J.P.O.et

I am 30 years old from the Ocean State
Seeking to learn and share and have constructive,
creative discourse with others who have opinions
and ideas. I believe in a theory of evolution which
is centered on our brains. As we all know, we only use a small
percentage of our brains, which is a direct precursor to
evolution. You really think if there are parts of our brains
we don't even know the capabilities of, that we aren't going to
find out. If we don't kill ourselves first, there will be an
AWAKENING
Hope to see you there
There is a quote from Einstein, along the lines of
'It is clear man's technology will far surpass his humanity,
yet the true test will be for man's humanity to then
surpass his technology'
Are we there yet?


'Sorry boys, all the stitches in the world couldn't sew me back together again. Lay down, lay down. Gonna stretch me out in Fernandez Funeral Home on 109th Street. Always knew I'd make a stop there, just a lot later than a whole gang of people thought. Last of the Mo-ricans, well maybe not the last. Gail's gonna be a good momma, new improved Carlito Brigante. Hope she uses the money to get out. Not enough room in this city for big hearts like hers. Sorry baby. I tried the best I could. Honest. Can't come with me on this trip though. Gettin the shakes now. Last call for drinks. Bar's closin. Sun's out. Where we goin for breakfast? Don't wanna go far. Rough night. Tired baby, tired..............'

Carlito Brigante played by Al Pacino in 'Carlito's Way'

'Summer Ends Too Soon' by Lorna Dee Cervantes

Summer Ends Too Soon

Was the last she said. Beautiful
Maria, Ave Maria. Maria dodging
father's fists-and his. Maria praying
under the table. Maria crooning pain
songs in the bathroom. Maria combing
his sludge out of her hair. Maria
serving masters. Seventeen year
old Maria. Maria, your Lady
of the Kept Secret. Maria dancing
to his temper. Maria washing
her panties in the toilet. Two
days after graduation, Maria
swaying from the limb. Maria,
sweet purple fruit of his sin.
Ave Maria.