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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 24/08/2025

'Call Them' (read freely here) degen3rate.art/2025/08/24/c... #poetry #poems #photography #dark #writing

""I'm fine"
If you ask me
that question again,
I'll think you really care,
and you're going to hear
a terrible thing or two
that might ruin your day.

"Don't worry about it"
I'll worry about it instead,
and probably all week—
Wondering what I did wrong,
or what I could do
so that you don't ever
have to hear me
apologizing again.

"I’ve got a lot going on"
Beneath all the labor
of the year,
I am busy
trying to convince myself
to kill myself.
So, I ask for your patience,
as I am also busy
trying to convince myself
not to kill myself.

" . . . "
I had to put the guns away.
I sat in the dark
for hours without realizing.
I don't remember when I last showered.
I broke down and cried
on the floor again.
I have been fantasizing about death.
I need help."

as a pale text over faces in the dark.

degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 01/08/2025

Now that I'm a serious writer, I never leave the house without my: a) fancy wood pen with fancy wood foldy case b) tungsten carbide-tipped, screw-sealed, full-steel body, tactical pen #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #writing #pens

a) a wooden pen and case. b) a black steel pen. Both are on a wooden background.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 23/07/2025

Burning one for the Prince of Darkness.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 03/07/2025

if i stop i will die if i stop i will die if i stop i will die 'Sharksleep' #photography #writing #WritingCommunity #BlueskyWritingCommunity #WriterSky #poetry #poems #poet #poets #dark #DarkArt degen3rate.art/2025/07/03/s...

a dark texture which the following poem is overlaid:
‘Sharksleep’
I have heard that sharks might die
Of suffocation when they still.
To no end do they wander or try
And anchor against the current’s will,
In search of places they may lie.
Lately,
When I settle down
For rest well-deserved,
I feel that I am drowning.
Am I a shark?

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 04/06/2025

it is fine to get lost in this wide journey #photography #PhotoOfTheDay #NaturePhotography #landscape #TravelPhotography #beautiful #fog #dark #DarkArt #creepy #poetry #poems (to get lost for a bit, visit my eyestrain-friendly archive) degen3rate.art

a tall, dark forest of thin trees wrapped in fog.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 07/05/2025

One of my unreleased shots from last year. Taken from the peak of Brasstown Bald. The hike up in virtually utter darkness was spiritual, but we were hardly alone at the mountaintop observatory. Stargazers are a brave sort of folk. #moon #dark #darkart #photography #stars #sky #astronomy

The moon over the dark foothills of Appalachia in Northern Georgia.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 07/05/2025

I'm a bit proud of how this baked French toast came out It was like a super decadent, spicy, buttery, bread pudding with just the right amount of crunch #foodie #food #foodpics #dessert #baking

Baked French toast topped with cinnamon and brown sugar streusel. The dessert is plated with a slice of butter, a sprinkling of powder sugar, and drizzled with maple creme syrup.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 04/05/2025

This kinda night. Side note: Loathe is back and they aren't playing any games #metal #metalsky #deathcore #thall #THROWN #HLB #TPIY #Whitechapel #Loathe #YouTube #playlist #music

A short YouTube playlist including Thrown, Woe is Me, Loathe, The Plot in You, Whitechapel, and Humanity's Last Breath.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 03/05/2025

If you've ever lost someone dear to you... perhaps due to a mistake... a misunderstanding... an overstep... then you will probably know what this is. 'Mostly' degen3rate.art/2025/05/02/m... #writers #booksky #poetry #poem #dark #darkpoetry #photography #love #mentalhealth

Bone white text on a dark red textured background.

'Mostly'

I want the hole they left
In my heart filled.
I'm tired of looking back,
Feeling the regret and sadness
That I didn't understand them better.

I want back the person
I used to care about.
But I know
That person is dead.
And the person
Who is there now
Is someone
I am fundamentally
Incompatible with.

I don't know
If they've been trying.
I don't know
If they're worse.
I don't know
And I think
That's mostly what hurts.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 16/04/2025

Unverified satellite imagery of the El Salvadorian prison, CECOT. Compelling and potentially terrifying, but what we do know is that people are already dying merely due to the conditions at the prison. Don't let this be censored. #resist #CECOT #ElSalvador #3e #3r #revolution #ICE #censorship

Unverified satellite imagery of what appears to be a pile of executed people at the El Salvadorian prison, CECOT. The images were taken by google satellites, as indicated by the app used to view the image.

"Unverified satellite image suggesting mass killings of the incarcerated at CECOT of El Salvador. It is reported that over 70% of individuals deported there are being held without having been offered any form of due process and were simultaneously guilty of no crimes. Many deaths are already known to have occurred at the prison, and the conditions have been reported as inhumane, inhospitable, crowded, and unsanitary. Regardless if this image belies the truth, we should be doing everything in our power to protect our neighbors and to oppose the illegal and unconstitutional actions of the administration." White text over a black background.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 01/04/2025

This has nothing to do with April Fools Day I'm just playing Ocarina of Time That's it Just a classic adventure as the titular Zelda character, Zelda, the Hero of Time #Zelda #AprilFools #NotAprilFools

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 25/03/2025

Deny, deflect, disparage. It's gonna be really funny when Signal gets subpoenaed and it turns out they don't actually delete their communication history, like every other shitty company that farms data for money. #resist #3r #3e #PeteHegseth #TulsiGabbard #houthi #signal #groupchat #corruption

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 06/03/2025

Today I learned not one but TWO of my all time favorite artists have full album releases planned for this year My heart is full. Great Grandpa: Patience, Moonbeam Vildhjarta: + där skogen sjunger under evighetens granar + #music #rock #metal #folk #indie #thall #metalsky

Impressionist art of hands holding the moon.

Chaotic, medieval style art of several different colorful and strange characters.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 01/03/2025

Pictured: You have just suggested Applebee's endless boneless wings night for dinner. #resist #Ukraine #Zelensky #funny #meme

Zelensky patiently babysitting well-known man-children Trump and Vance.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 20/02/2025

Go to a protest. Call your reps. Speak to your city council. Engage in civil disobedience. Refuse to cooperate. Shun apologists. Stress their phone lines and servers. Review bomb their companies and products. Buy local. Share with your neighbors. Uplift your community. #resist

A one line drawing of three fists. (Credit: Svetolk)

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 16/02/2025

Introduce yourself with 4 games!

The cover of the Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess

The cover of the Elder Scrolls IV, Oblivion

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 15/02/2025

Bored. Have an old photo of mine with a deliciously dark composition. If you think interplay between shadow and light is dumb and lame, ignore this post and keep scrolling. #photography 📷 #darkart #dark #shadow #light #photographers 📸

A monochrome glass candle jar in the dark on top of a table in front of a window with Venetian blinds.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 14/02/2025

Valentine's Day carries mixed feelings for many. Maybe you recall when things went wrong with a partner, maybe you want a little romance, maybe you find yourself alone. In the spirit of it, I have 2 perspective poems on love to share with you today. Despite all, I am with you. #valentines #poetry

A green, rocky beach showing clear blue water and cloudy skies.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 09/02/2025

"My political opinions lean more and more to anarchy. The most improper job of any man, even saints, is bossing other men. There is only one bright spot and that is the growing habit of disgruntled men of dynamiting factories and power stations." -J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 52 (1943) #resist

J.R.R. Tolkien grinning while smoking a pipe.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 26/01/2025

my Youtube algorithm is so curated and based... nothing but bangers showing up on my feed and sidebars god, I love music I've said it before and I'll say it again. Music has saved my life countless times. I'm sure it will continue to do so. 🎧🎶 #jams #metalsky #youtube #algorithm #musicsky #metal

A list of Youtube video suggestions, all of which appear to be music the post author has viewed.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 21/01/2025

I bought some crickets to try and bait out the anole that snuck into my apartment but it never went for the trap Now I've made a little cricket terrarium because the little guys are adorable and I felt like it would be cruel to just throw them out in the cold... #bugs #insects #entomology

A glass jar with dirt, plants, and crickets.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 20/01/2025

i have a wake n bake and a breakfast casserole then some more work on the web series

A breakfast casserole of egg, cornbread, brioche, mild cheddar, and maple sausage; it is covered in hot sauce on a plate with a shiny fork.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 20/01/2025

I had a brownie sundae for dinner because I am an adult

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 16/01/2025

Some grim words left to us by Biden in his farewell address. Make no mistake--it matters not what you believe in, where you came from, or when your time is come. If we do not stand together against injustice, we will lose basic human rights. We will trade freedom for authoritarian control.

US President Joe Biden at the Oval Office Desk Delivering his farewell address. The words, "Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead." are highlighted next to him.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 02/01/2025

fuckin hell i just broke one of my glass pieces 🙃

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 01/01/2025

Seeing as it is the Year of the Noodle (Year of the Snake), I trust you will all pay your respects to my lovely daughter. Happy new year everyone. It's 2025 and we made it another one, but we better buckle up. #NewYear #HNY #HappyNewYear #YearoftheSnake #NewYear2025

A blue-eyed leucystic ball python (royal python) caught mid tongue flick, while climbing over a log.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 11/11/2024

Me when I have to wait another 45 minutes after baking for my Dutch apple pie to set and cool: 😡 Me when I have another 45 minutes of my tiny apartment smelling like apple heaven: 😩 #baking #cooking #foodie

A golden brown, butter-crusted apple pie baked to perfection.

Slices of delicious, golden brown apple pie.

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degen3rate | writer @degen3rate.art · 25/10/2024

They are after me wallet... Official WuWa figures finally dropping The Jinhsi pose and stand are freaking incredible Link in the comments #shorekeeper #jinhsi #wuwa #wutheringwaves

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