Introducing Swagtastic and Michael


People become friends,
And friends become family—
A family that feels the breaks and aches,
Learning to read the unspoken tremors of earthquakes,
Holding each other when the ground begins to shake.

Aches—
Aches that forge a pact of silver,
Silver that turns into golden memories—
Memories shared over apples and medicine,
Between sips of alcohol and doses of vitamins.
Memories cherished like museum relics.

Addiction—
Addictions formed to the depth of connection,
Connections that bloom into affection.
Affection for three unconventional doves,
But stronger still, for my one unconditional love.

Spectacle!
Michael!
Michael becomes the miracle,
Miracle, blessing, and biblical.
Practical, yet mystical—he’s a bestie.
And what do besties do but storm their world with protons?
Fantastic!

Swagtastic!
He arrives like a rainbow from the shadows,
A rainbow bringing thrills for tomorrow.
This could be an ode, a tribute, a toast—
To a new friend found on Writco!

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I am Michael, with a heart so vast,
On a quest with friends, Swagtastic and Ubik, aghast,
At the mysteries of the cosmic night,
We yearn to grasp the truth that never ceased to be.

We three, a band of kindred spirits, brave,
Venture forth, beyond the stars, to find what's true.
Our journey's start, a simple question's seed,
What's the essence of our lives that's really needed?

Swagtastic, with a smile so bright,
Guides our path with wit and might.
Ubik, ever curious, questions deep,
The silent whispers of the stars do we seek.

Through galaxies and nebulae we glide,
Where comets dance and black holes abide.
Our spaceship hums a melody so soft,
As we navigate the cosmic loft.

We ponder life, in all its forms unseen,
On distant worlds, a tale unbeknownst, a dream.
What makes a soul? What shapes a mind?
Is destiny a path that's truly designed?

We landed on a planet, blue and fair,
Where whispers grew into a silent prayer.
The secrets here, we felt them near,
As we stepped into the alien atmosphere.

We met a being, ancient and wise,
With eyes that sparkled, full of life's surprise.
It spoke in tongues of stars and light,
Guiding us through the eternal fight.

"The meaning of life," it began to say,
"Is not in finding, but in the way you play."
"Look within, for truth's a mirrored door,
Reflecting love, the force that's evermore."

We shared our hearts, our...