HeyJaredRiddle and Spark
Substack written by John Halbig for the Riddle and Spark Project.
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- Jul 21, 2026
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Swallowed In the Speed (opens the original)
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Swift plungeThe defiant explorationOf machine manReanimatedLesser by degreesTempered by reasonSeasons ringSpring coded arpeggiosAuburn allegrosAutumns adagiosWinter’s lentoHoly he singsCommunion of the unmarkedIn time of unveilingThe bloom fadesA kingdom callsThe martyr reignsAn empire falls</s
The Writer Vs. The Machine (opens the original)
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“I write so the endangered thoughts roaming naked and vulnerable through the misty jungles of my mind aren’t slain by the guns of practical living.” ― Kim KrizanI believe one of the most painful experiences in life is seeing a writer who you once admired for their authenticity and beautiful prose post their first “Get Rich Quick” scheme. I remember the … Read more
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