Film portrait by Forrest Hicks

don’t slip away

It’s been a hard time creatively, and I’m curious if the well is dry or I just haven’t taken the time to venture into the woods, stumble around a bit, lean into the pit, and take a look at whatever moss-covered animals are down there.

I’ve felt overgrown, constantly longing to connect to the person I was in my late teen years. My portfolio of personal projects seemed to develop at a much faster rate than it has since 2020. These days, I’ve got the time and a million excuses to fill it. I’m so frustrated and tired of longing for a version of myself that still lives somewhere in by brain.

This is “don’t slip away,” a ten song playlist as a sentiment to express my desire for a new spark, fear of not being exceptional, and realization that there is still so much time.

there’s a great big beautiful tomorrow – “when it becomes a reality, it’s a dream come true for you and me”

everyday people – “I am no better and neither are you, we’re all the same, whatever we do

easier said than done – “don’t worry about the future, she said, “that’s easier said than done”

good morning fire eater – “I’m afraid you’ve stopped to lick your wounds”

fool – “just say what it is that you want”

take your guess“I breathe in and then I breathe out, I’ve got a trillion doubts, and that’s fine, I took a road that wasn’t a road, But it was something I chose, and that’s fine”

my song“this is my song and nothing can make it die”

sage“a brittle sense of self yet capable”

older“you think you look older, I think you look alive, you were right before when you told me, “living takes more than to just survive”

to learn“I’m losing again from holding too tight, but I’m living to lose what I can do without”

poor man’s son“I’ve got plenty of time but I want everything now”

walden pond“stay in that water and keep where you’re feeling fine”

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Thanks for listening! Sending lots of care your way

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