OMG The Outrage! (A Video)

 

Everyone is bigoted!

Some years ago, young people discovered this new state of being called racism and sexism. 

Suddenly it seemed, this 'new' phenomenon exploded across the internet!

Pundits raced to join the cause! 

#WatCumsNxt? 

Watch HERE

Written in 2013.

This video made in 2024.

Things seemed to have turned again. It's the inevitable backlash. People could only tolerate so much outrage. Especially while pumping out their own form of discrimination.

Really, I should have put this out ten years when it would have had more impact. But then I would have been branded a bigot for questioning it. I guess that's the point.

There was no justification for the hate then. And there's no justification for what we're seeing now. Cancellations and assassinations. 

'If you want to make the world a better place, look in the mirror and make that change.'

Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson.

Thoughts?

Anthony J. Langford Books | Australian writer

(Same site, New Domian Name). 

Are you Waiting in Vain?

 

I want to hear what you have to say. Are you the same?

Searching for fulfilment, waiting for destiny to take you? 

Or are our stories mere tales, without a satisfying ending? 

More in the Video, to be interpreted in the way only you can interpret. 

Watch HERE

What did it mean to you? 

Some of my poems (not all) are oblique so you can read into it what you will. Your take is what I'm interested. 

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Our journey is limited. Is it preordained? Tracks Disappearing - A Video

Hey,

How's your week been? 

Happy Pride Month!   (Maybe one of these days, I'll out myself and join the Parade.)

It's also Men's Mental Health Month. Did not know that. 

(Personally, I think a month to any group is pushing the friendship a little. Take a week and make the most of it. Less chances of clashing.)

I've got a new video for you. It's called...

Tracks Disappearing 

Our journey is limited. Is it preordained? 

Can there be another way?

This new video is less than 90 secs. Give it a whirl and let me know your thoughts. 

Watch HERE

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If interested, my mental health has declined in the past 10 days, but I'm still doing better than I was. I still have faith. Just have to hang on and keep working at it. It's so hard to not trust your own thoughts and feelings. But it's what I have to do. I can't go back to how I was.

I watched a fascinating little documentary last night about a 60's folk/blues/country singer, Karen Dalton. Nick Cave speaks highly of her. Like many creatives, she could create art from life but struggled to live in it. I can always relate to people like that. The sensitive ones seem to struggle the most. Never achieved fame, though she could have. She didn't want it. Only released two albums. She died in poverty in 1993 aged 55. A very unique voice. Look her up on YouTube. 

Here's one for you.

Karen Dalton - Something On Your Mind

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They love to blame

 

Music of the Masses - A Video

They love to point the finger. Are we all guilty?

Watch the very short video HERE first. A little more on the background and context below.

I've written in the past about the rise of Social Justice Warriors and many others who form groups and lay blame in particular directions. Simplistic views with simplistic solutions. 

Many of those poems and satire were written when social media was still relatively new. At that time, people were still very much into forming cliques and posting rants. Those groups have evolved. Social media is very much a part of the overall media framework if not more so than the mainstream in terms of numbers and influencing the population. We've seen it transform the world really, when it comes to polarizing society, forming a very much Black and White, Us Vs Them mentality. It has affected Governments, company policy, laws, you name it. No more ambiguity, complexity, rational discourse. 

We are more divided than ever. Still it goes on and will likely never change. The arguments continue.  Any dissenting voices are blocked and worse, people are cancelled. Entire livelihoods taken away. We've created a world where some are frightened to speak at all, while others have too much power and rule with impunity. Of course, no one includes themselves when casting judgement. The chasm continues to widen.

Hate is easy. 

It all started online where it was very easy to simply unfriend someone you didn't agree with. People sought out others who agreed with them on everything. While it had its benefits and many helped others and continues to do so, there were many negatives. Mature discourse is good. Diversity of thought is good. Working together is the aim. We're seeing the opposite in many realms. 

Where do you see it all going? 

Love to hear your view.

Until next time,

Peace

Anthony

Watch HERE on YouTube

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Hard done by? It's your Story - A Video

 

Did you try and fail? 

Your story is not their story. 

Video below or read the text if you prefer. 

Watch HERE

Your story is not their story

 

The seed was not sewn

Incorrect metaphor

It was commitment

A full plunge

All or nothing

Isn’t that what we were taught?

With such investment

It was bound to pay off.

 

And there was indeed

A return

A trickle feed

Snowball effect

Yet too slow

For sustenance.

 

The only option

Was to fold up

Close down

And move on

Against your deepest need

As you are not one of those

Who can afford

To keep it burning.

 

You feel as though

The world cheated you

Hard done by

And you suffer

Yet if you do the math

The odds (and evens) equate

This is how it is

For most

Yet your trembling pain remains

Exquisite and sensitive

And you’re loathed

To try again.

Words 2013.  Video 2024

I enjoyed making this video. I think it turned out well. 

I'm a misery guts haha.

I think I was inspired by my own struggles as a writer to 'make it' in a world where I believed talent alone would be enough to get you noticed. I discovered that it was much more about networking; a large profile, the right 'identity', among other factors. 

I did have some successes. A lot of my poems and some stories were published in magazines and online. I pushed on after this poem (2013), but never 'made it' per se but I'm still proud of the work I created. I received great responses from those who have read my work. That's good enough.

Anyway, I saw how many were trying to get in and how many actually did. Same with many industries, particularly the creative fields. So little room. The vast majority won't have the successes they dreamed of. They won't even get a look in. So that's what this poem is all about. The invisible ones who don't get there, no matter what area of life. Even love.

Let me know your thoughts. Until next time,

Peace

Anthony

https://anthonyjlangford.wixsite.com/writer/books

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Days in love - A video

 

Days in Love

An original video

AI generated image, just for this post.

Watch HERE

or on laptop below

Video made in 2022, shared 2024.

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A romance of a very different kind.



Available at 
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Stay strong or fake it. Tomorrow is another day. We push on.

The sexes - How different are we?

Hi,

Men and women. Are we that different? How do we continue in relationships with all our differences?

I have a new video poem for the Heterosexual mindset but it can apply to anyone. And perhaps not even in regards to relationships etc. 

For reference, the poem was written a number of years ago when I was in a long-term relationship. *

 

There's Them and there's Us.

Are we that different?

Watch on YouTube HERE

Love to hear your thoughts, no matter your perspective. In fact, because of your perspective. 

Coming soon,

Phil's got a mouth on him but maybe he's right. You decide. An audio story.

Fabulous Flaw Finding Phil - The Video Version.

 

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*Poem first appeared in my book about relationships.

Written in the later stages of a long-term relationship, that ultimately didn't survive.

Still, 15 years is a success these days.

If you like what I do, please consider sharing or checking out my website, A.J. Langford Books

Have a good week.

Peace

Don't wait until it's too late. They're lying!

 

The  Government (and others) are lying to us

We've all been sold a lie. It might apply to some but what's the real percentage? There are many possible outcomes. They don't tell us about the others.

The Promise

The Reality

The Agreement

Watch the Video HERE

With some well known deaths recently (Shane Warne at 52), hopefully the young grasp this for themselves. This video was made in Nov. 2021 from a poem written in 2019.

What are your thoughts on the notion of retirement? Are certain companies pushing an agenda through advertisements? 

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Hope you have a good week

Peace

Only the Young Die Good - Audio/video

 

Hi,

Hope you're having a good week.

I try and mix it up for you, so this week I have a New Video Poem called;

Only the young die good.

Watch

https://youtu.be/Ov9URr0jdE8

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Love - An ancient tradition - The pursuit (Audio)

 

Love

Certain things never age.

Here's an audio recording about one such incident.

Listen HERE

(sorry, embedding not available on blogger it seems)

https://soundcloud.com/anthony-j-langford/love-in-the-bright-bright-light-of-day

This poem comes from the book;

Available at

https://www.anthonyjlangfordbooks.com/books

There's something for everyone this Christmas

(from only $6 AU to just $22)

The New Novel, Lone Wolf World

The novellas, A Refugee's Rage

& Bottomless River

The poetry collections, Caged Without Walls

Commentators

& For Your Pleasure (with artist Paola Russo)

Coming soon,

Quotes from the Lone Wolf in time for Christmas

plus a very naughty post about the Doms.

A chunk of love is tough to swallow

Audio Poem by anthony j langford

Ever felt like this?

Anthony J Langford · A Chunk Of Love is Tough to Swallow

From the collection based on relationships, Allowing a love to die is not Murder

Available via Atrilla Books at www.anthonyjlangfordbooks.com


Listen to the Dramatic Story about a flood in progress and a woman who decides to try her luck at driving across a bridge in  Don't Bring Me Down.

The Power and Safety of the Group

Belong and Do No Wrong

New Audio Poem

Belong-and-do-no-wrong

www.deviantart.com/nickbleb/art/Safety-In-Numbers-826734109

Mixed Beginnings - Lovers + Australia's Fire Hell

We've made it through for another year. A bad start for us in Australia. My sister and her family was caught up in the horrific NSW/Victoria Bushfires and was cut off with no power or communication for 5 days, so was a terrifying time for all. She finally made it out after roads were opened.

I wrote a poem in the early hours of the 3rd of Jan. See below.
This post was scheduled so let's start with it. The fire poem is at the bottom. Plus Special Offer.

Land crossed Lovers

I had a satire scheduled for the first post, but I thought I'd start with something simpler and nicer. We can all relate to youthful romances.

Listen Here:

https://soundcloud.com/anthony-j-langford/land-crossed-lovers-audio-poem

Searing / Sparing

A sky bleeding

Like a punishment

Sewn in debt

Guilty for all

A verdict

Before the case is heard.

Hell hath no Fury

Than indiscriminate flames

Delivering

Searing

Spewing

And sparing

Without reason.

Intervention

Carrying its own

Unbalanced fortune.

No safety, no solace

For anyone abound

A little planning

A lot of hope

Open to no-one

But fate's indiscriminate

Claw.

Deliver them

Somehow

Sound.

As Hope

Exists

Beyond this

Beyond certainty

And just as unreliable.

3.1.20

Please note that ALL Profits from Books sold through my website, will go to the NSW Volunteer Firefighter Service, beginning now until the end of the Australian Summer. Go Here or donate directly Here.