Author: adamazim1988

I have a Bachelor's Degree in History/Government and International Relations from George Mason University, and a Master's Degree in International Affairs with a Concentration in U.S. Foreign Policy from American University in Washington, DC. I was born in New York City, and have lived in Northern Virginia since childhood. I am an independent writer and an entrepreneur. I am also a book author.

“Pagan Passion” by Luis G. Dato

I am sweetly perplexed by love sallies, releases,By the countless retreats and the numberless captures,By the petulant coldness and agreeable raptures,By the whisper of phrases that hurts and then pleases,I am drunk by the prodigal total of leasesFrom her body and spirit, her soul and her senses,I revel in approaches and artless offenses,In her challenging … Continue reading “Pagan Passion” by Luis G. Dato →

Sixth footnote to the post titled “The Doctrine of Repression”

Repression ends up in a “futile” struggle with the unconscious, as Freud argued. And in the end, repression fails. If a sense of unpleasure does not endure and there is no anxiety, it means repression has failed. Moreover, the present is a reflection of “a forgotten past” to borrow from Freud. Hence, with the overall … Continue reading Sixth footnote to the post titled “The Doctrine of Repression” →

“My Loves” by Langston Hughes

I love to see the big white moon,    A-shining in the sky; I love to see the little stars,    When the shadow clouds go by.  I love the rain drops falling   On my roof-top in the night; I love the soft wind’s sighing,    Before the dawn’s gray light.  I love the deepness of the blue,    In my Lord’s heaven above;  But better than … Continue reading “My Loves” by Langston Hughes →

“Dostat Darom Hamesha” – دوستت دارم همیشه همیشه

https://videopress.com/v/sSGJLi6t?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true #Eurovision2024. Original Artist: Ahmad Zahir. Rough Translation: "I will always love you, I will love you until the very end. Until the day I die. And you will never find anyone who will love you as much as I do. Your beautiful long hair is always out now. Try making it shorter, and it … Continue reading “Dostat Darom Hamesha” – دوستت دارم همیشه همیشه →