Category Archives: summertime

Philosophizes about my (lack of a) love life

Posted on 4 July, 2018 by

I plugged in the wrong end of a cord into my laptop and the electrical system collapsed instantly. Now I sit here without computer and energy, without passion and power and without contact with anyone and I wonder if you … Continue reading →

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Swedes, know your directions! Wake!

Posted on 6 June, 2018 by

It’s June 6, Sweden’s National Day! Öppna Landskap (Open landscapes)  the song is written by Ulf Lundell, Swedish writer, poet and rock artist

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Longing for the sea (längtan till havet)

Posted on 4 June, 2018 by

I have lived at inlands my whole life. Now with age it feels as if the inlands choke me and I’m longing to the sea. But I feel trapped in poverty and my lack of health and supporting friends. You’re … Continue reading →

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The fragrances lingers

Posted on 17 May, 2018 by

This last long cold winter never seemed to let go of its grip. Then spring came rapidly and intense. On Wednesday last week when I cycled downtown to the local library I could see how all the spring flowers bloomed … Continue reading →

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The Rowan Berries (a sour-sweet love story)

Posted on 16 August, 2017 by

In the month of August, when the berries on rowan trees ripen bright reddish, love tends to run off my life, likewise this year. The days are still sunny and warm, but it darkens earlier in the evening and nights … Continue reading →

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Bottle post (så som jag saknar dig)

Posted on 6 August, 2017 by

        The way I miss you Fills me to the brim Empty me to nothing I’m lost, no belonging I wanted to sing about you and only you But without you I have no voice I want … Continue reading →

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Your eyes smile no more

Posted on 15 July, 2017 by

You still send me selfies to tell me you miss me as much as I miss you and to assure me you love me and I’m not alone and your lips smile so big on your photos. Suddenly I see … Continue reading →

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After the summer vacations

Posted on 9 July, 2017 by

  When you’re left there and everyone has traveled back to their own and your rooms fills you to the brim with their silence and emptiness and all the new things you bought for yourself – shopping in gaiety community … Continue reading →

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