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Visceral Knowledge

A weekly substack of poetry and prose on topics traversing philosophy, spirituality, mysticism, nature, and consciousness. "Writing my way out of the web of my thoughts".

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Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 3, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Issue · Sep 3, 2026

    April 9th (opens the original)

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    Where do the lines of gratitude and greed meet? Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published Does wanting something different make me greedy? I want a new job, but also no job at all. I want more money, but also less things. I want discipline, but mostly freedom. Freedom to move, freedom to make. “Plant the seeds and watch for growth.” Well, it feels like I should’ve planted 20 years ago just to even

  2. Issue · Aug 6, 2026

    A Safe Place To Dream (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedIf love was an imaginary friend I’d walk with it through a garden As it giggles at God’s silly creations I would remind them the beauty in making something so painstaking and important, with a sense of artistry and whimsy It’s as if God coordinated with the fairies, mermaids, and mythical creatures To make sure this place was not only a house, but our home. A safe place to dream<div class="captioned-image-containe

  3. Issue · Jul 17, 2026

    Strip Down, My Love (opens the original)

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    Strip down yourPreconceptions conveniencesStrip down yourConcessionsText within this block will maintain its original spacing when published Strip down yourInconveniencesAnd show me your obsessionsText wi

  4. Issue · Jul 7, 2026

    Thaw (opens the original)

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    I was strongI am now softAnd squishyHaving trouble holding spaceSpace that once was sharp edgedNow my piece feels like it has shrunkIn this adolescent game of shape to holeLike you took something from itAnd I move less solidly nowMelting under the pressures of othersIt

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