Walked to the doorway, handed in my stub, a neon sign flashed: “Welcome to the Openminded Club.” The room was warm with laughter, light chatter filled the air, everyone seemed so welcoming— so open, kind, and fair! Eyes sparkled bright with kindness, smiles wide and free, the leader came right up and threw his arms ‘round me. “Welcome to our club!” he beamed, “We’re quite a chosen crew— inclusive, kind, accepting souls, proud of our broad worldview.” But then I glanced outside and saw, past...

Rivers flow uphill, clouds lie on land, moon meets sun with a trembling hand. Their lovemaking sparks both Heaven and Hell, leaves even darkness enchanted, compelled. Two souls collide where reason won’t tread, where love’s not a checklist or gossip’s thread. Not judged by the years or the world’s cruel stance— just two hearts, two minds, in a reckless dance. They say we’re mismatched, out of sync, misaligned, that your spring should not chase what’s autumn-defined. But what do clocks know of...

In his pursuit of happiness, he chased the fleeting wind, Hoping to grasp joy, a kite fluttering un-pinned. He trekked through thorny...