Contemplations From A Black Star Citizen.
If I start by writing with how this ends
Tracing unseen steps towards how it begins
You could say I’m etching out what is
Working my way to a point when it wasn’t
…Â And then they say time-travel isn’t within reach.
– O.D. ©2020
Art by: Gydw1n Â
I would like to thank naughty innocence for nominating me for this award. If you want to check out her post pertaining to the nomination you can check it out here .
Here are the rules:
1)Tell us 11 facts about yourself.
2)Answer the questions that were set for you to answer
3)Nominate 5-10 bloggers and set questions for them.
Here’s 11 facts about myself
1) Apart from the fact that I like games (RPGs mostly) I can spend hours upon hours on a single one, for example, Fallout 4; right after its release day, I went AWOL.
2)My favorite underground rap duos include Black Star, The R.O.O.T.S and Actual Proof.
3)Most of the time when i’m writing, i’m either listening to music or I have a beat in my head.
4)I love cats and dogs, for different reasons though. Cats are calm and collected, only exhibiting interest in you when they’re hungry (mostly) haha I find that fascinating. Dogs on the other hand, are just awesome, nothing beats that connection you can have with a pet dog, most loyal friend ever.
5)I’m always on the move between Zimbabwe, South Africa and Russia.
6)I only have three close friends.
7)Wanna bribe me? Jelly babies are the ticket.
8)All-time favorite sitcom, How I Met Your Mother; expertly executed humor and viewer immersion. Plus, most of the jokes land, not to mention the amazing love story.
9)I’m a good listener; or so i’m told. hehe I’d like to believe I am.
10)I’ve never liked people who try to pull me down or tell me I can’t do something because of A or B.
11)I’m probably mean for all the truth bombs I drop, but honestly, I expect people to bomb me with the truth too.
11 Questions asked
Which place do you reside in ?
I reside in Moscow, Russia, but I was born in Gweru, Zimbabwe. I’m proud to be from there; contrary to the media’s portrayal, we don’t fight wild animals on a daily.
Any specific things you enjoy about the place?
Moscow: the fact that its predominantly snowy, not a fan of summer.
What is your astrological sign?
Leo.
What is your one strength and one weakness?
My perception of reality is governed by me and not others ….I hate spiders.
What are your biggest fears of life?
Realizing that everything I believe in is a construct to maintain order and pacify.
Your Inspiration to start the journey of writing?
The love of writing stories, I just wanted to introduce my style of writing to everyone I knew.
Activities that keep you busy when at leisure?
Reading novels, playing games and listening to music. Never became a fan of movies especially after the interactive experience of games.
Ever notice in those horror flicks when a character makes a dumb decision and you feel like you could have made a better choice? Yep, games allow you to do that.
What is your dream job?
Script Writer.
Do you prefer doing things day or night?
At night, i’m more focused then, weirdly enough.
Do you have a pet?
Nope, but I plan to get one once i’m settled in one place.
One dream you wish were true?
Hard to say, but I wish my family stayed in one place.
Here are my nominees:
Here are the questions the nominees have to answer:
(6 questions)
1) What do you prefer, blue or black ink?
2) Whats your most embarrassing moment?
3) Favorite childhood cartoon? why?
4) What inspires you in life or in writing?
5) In a game of X’s and O’s what do you like using?
6) Describe your character in one word.
Later people! 😀 and enjoy yourselves.
Her voice echoed in my ears,
For what seemed like forever
A passing stranger, uttering a single
Yet subtle word,
“Sorry”
As we bumped
On a crowded sidewalk.
Apologizing
Yet I was the one not looking
Where I was going?
In awe
Of such selflessness.
Her face, I did not see
But her voice,
Ah….her voice
Such divine articulation,
Pushing my imagination to its limits
Hurriedly placing possible facial features
To go with such a soothing voice.
Its possible, that I was off the mark,
That I gave her a face
Far beyond its actuality,
But what if …
What if it was  the face I pictured
To the very last detail,
What if It surpassed
My imagination
By a mile,
What if …
I just let the one,
Walk away …
-DanteÂ
Reverberated reasoning
Combined
With ceaseless seasoning
Of mentally cooked pieces
In an effort
To perfect.
–Dante
How many wires
Did I have to trip
To finally admit
That it was a red flag parade?
Answer: too many,
Base instinct is underestimated
Next time
I’ll listen.
-Dante
After an unwarranted hiatus
Though undoubtedly useful
Came an eye-opener
And powerful Impetus.
To what I hear you ask?
Life, people, myself
The whole bunch.
Regardless,
It was very much so
A good experience
At some points,
Quite intense.
Of all the lessons I’ve learnt
Relying on myself
Is not, and never will be
A good idea.
Relying on others is worse
No doubt
Keeping eyes
On the most high
Afterall, Salvation
Is just a step away.
-Dante
Letting you in my mind
Tell me what you find.
I’ve had a lot of friends
Relationships
With their fair share of bends.
Black and white
Sundering deeds
Colors that rarely meet.
Indeed
Emotions, at times
Synonymous with peaceful
The days
Of being on the drama filled front-line
Long gone.
Staying low,
Like a soldier gone prone
Intentions, ever clear
Like corporate windows.
Many keep a line of trust
Never to be breached
I respect that.
But guess what
I actually kept two
Until I found you.
-Dante
O.D. 