Wilberto Ortiz
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Silent Paparazzi
I scoff at your desire for fame, As the silent paparazzi lurk in the mundane. Don’t you see they are obsessed with your name? Capturing all the trends that you byte, An incessant micro-dosing of the limelight. Constant quiet snaps of your galore, Subtly feeding the ego without deplore, Only to convince that you deserve…
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Margate City 7.16.21
As a wandering observer, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some of the most affluent areas in the United States. One place that particularly struck me was Margate City, New Jersey. Walking around, I couldn’t help but marvel at the extravagant homes, vehicles, and establishments, each one vying for attention. What’s more striking is the…
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Word Up #1: Curiosity
In this introspective blog post, the author delves into the complexities of curiosity, examining both its positive and negative aspects. Through self-reflection and the exploration of childhood memories, the author aims to better understand their interests and focus on what truly matters. The post discusses the importance of attention management, mindfulness, and the creative process…
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Cafe BJJ #1: The Remembering
Many people see a prophet differently than me. They often see it as someone who can predict the future. I see it as someone who brings you back on your proper path in life. I have a handful of activities that I love to do, but with all the distractions of modern society, it can…
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Dear Friend 4.2.23
I used to believe that I was a hardcore introvert, who just loved being alone. But as I grew older, I realized that I was more of a socially anxious ambivert. I enjoy spending time with good company and peaceful solitude equally. However, strangers always made me uncomfortable. As I thought more about it, I…
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Creme Brûlée
Who needs meditation when we can make our creme brûlée? There’s no better practice than our ramekins of love, If it’s mindfulness we want to cultivate. For if it’s lost in contemplative thought we seek, Then in your creamy oasis, I must dive deep. Soft yet vigilant in touch while I focus on your sweet,…
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Cosmic Kisses
I must admit that all this talk about privilege is indifferent to me, When I am a beneficiary of our cosmic kisses. The call for equality at its core is merely a yearning for balance, And there is no better place for harmony than in the pantheon of our palates. Where the supreme deities of…
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Dear Tío
Thank you for visiting my dream last night. I was wondering where you had been the last several years. You sort of just vanished. Though you were gone, a part of you always stayed with the family. How exactly did you do that? Your body wasn’t here but the feeling like you was here was…
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American White Dream
The American White Dream, As alluring as it is amnesic. It starts with innocent aspirations, With childlike vividness at its peak. Next thing you know, You wake up to reality, In which you solely serve the Damned, The Dollar and the Man. The tragedy is that you are aware there was a dream, You simply…
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L o v e 7.15.22
Admiration for a woman that is not reciprocated is not truly love. Love is rather a process that requires constant collaboration. It is a dance that involves mutual interest and synchronization. Without the connection, you are literally not in concert the same way you are not in love. Love is the artistic sculpting of a…
Cosmic Latte 