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Into the Great Unknown... almost

I had a near death experience last night. I've come close to death before, nearly being swept away by the ocean when I was a child, nearly choking on my own vomit from youthful extravagances. Things like that. But, for the most part, I'm pretty unadventurous and live an uneventful life. I don't hike or climb rocks or drive erratically. I like living and I don't do things that have potential to end my own life. Last night, I was walking to exchange something at Walgreen's. I waited at the crosswalk and, when the light indicated it was my turn to walk, I did so, and I did so swiftly. One of my pet peeves is when people take their time walking across the crosswalk. Dillydallying and inconveniencing others, is not for me. I don't like it when it's done to me, so i don't do it to others. Apparently, when you're young and fighting with your girlfriend, though, all bets are off. As I was crossing, a large sedan driven by someone whom I can only as

I need a buddy

friends, readers, random Google searchers: I need a buddy. Specifically, I need a writing buddy. What is a writing buddy? A writing buddy is a mutually beneficial writing relationship where I share my work with you, you offer me a very honest and complete critique (please, no coddling.) and feedback. Then, I return the favor for you. In essence, it's a writing workshop. In order to achieve success in the publishing world and writing world, constant and honest feedback is necessary.  So, if you think you can commit to 30-60 minutes a week of reading and following feedback on a consistent basis, and would like the same returned to you, get in touch with me . To our mutual success, Justin

24 Poetry Posting #4: fallen leaves

You know the rules enjoy. I wrote this one last night, and just completed the first revision: