RiFlight

R. i. Flight

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Sonic Refuge by RiFlight, literature

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Sonic Refuge

I lie in bed at night and listen to it. The words can mean so much. The rhythm's maker must know me, because I hear what I feel in my heart. My un-articulated hopes and joys, fears and triggers, named and explained and all I have to do is feel the music. I used to close my eyes and take a journey inside the sound, traveling places my mind created – my own sonic refuge. Following the emotions in each tune, my breast has swelled as that of a hero. I have cried like a fool. Have you?

7-4-2012 Untitled Vignette by RiFlight, literature

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7-4-2012 Untitled Vignette

Samuel turned left and disappeared in the darkness between two buildings. A single streetlight lit the alley from one end, its silver light painted the rough texture of the bricks with grey. It appeared as flakes of dust frozen in the black of night. Trash containers and wet newspapers littered the alley and Samuel staggered and shuffled through them. He came to an intersection where another alley crossed perpendicularly with the first. The buildings here were misaligned and were staggered slightly. Samuel crossed the intersection diagonally and continued straight, glancing

The Moment by RiFlight, literature

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The Moment

When the blue moonlight falls upon us, I see you smiling there beside me. So much beauty, so much life. I hold you in my arms and pull our bodies tight until "touching" no longer describes us. We are one. Our mouth's so close we swap breaths, I feel your breasts against my chest. "This moment should last forever," I say. "But nothing can stay," you whisper. You're right, I know, but I hate it so – the thought of letting you go. The morning is cruel. Constantly sneaking, my favorite moment, its for the taking. Dawn breaks like my heart as I watch you dress. You tease your hair and put on yo

Things Can't Keep You Company by RiFlight, literature

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Things Can't Keep You Company

You can have all the things you want, but you'll still be lonely. I know so because my things don't keep good company. The dresser doesn't speak and the mirror only mimics me. The closet's just as full of junk and old memories as I am. And when the blinds are down, the hallway's as dark as my heart. This house is full of furniture, trinkets, and fabric, but none of it means a thing. None of it can carry a conversation or give affection to me. Every thing I own is just as alone as I am. I suppose one day, when I'm by mysel

Hunger by RiFlight, literature

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Hunger

"We're coming in! Watch out, this zone's hot!" Slug shouted over the intercom as he piloted the Endeavour down into the desert. Brass, as his friends called him, put his hand over the shift lever, and gave it a wiggle. It was in neutral. He turned the key in the ignition and the "crawler" hummed to life, its voice deep and powerful. The Endeavour's walls vibrated in tune with the engine. Occasionally, the clink of bullet were heard from the outside. Brass glanced around at his comrades as they geared up for war. The Endeavour shuddered. A flak round had exploded nearby and its shrapne

The Listener by RiFlight, literature

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The Listener

Our relationship was always one-way. When beckoned, you came and told me you loved me. I was always the one who was angry at life because I wasn't something more than myself and you passionately spoke to the demons in my heart until at last they slept. You gave me much more love than I ever tried to return and for that I apologize, though you never cared that I was thankless and ungrateful. For all the times we spent, mulling over philosophies and ironing out my sophistry, the unconditionality of your presence is something I always sought, but never found in others

The Shooter on the Median by RiFlight, literature

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The Shooter on the Median

The late afternoon sun beat down against the pavement. Heat waves curled up from the asphalt, making mirrors in the distance. A single car coasted down the hill. There was no one in it but the driver. She stood by the side of road, waiting for him. She had picked out a pleasant spot where she could see if there were any other cars coming. Seeing none, she focused her attention on the driver, raised her arms, and pointed the barrel at the oncoming car. The driver was near the bottom of the hill now and was moving fast. She steadied her aim and shot once. The driver

I Wish I Were Him by RiFlight, literature

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I Wish I Were Him

Superstar shine your light on me Then I could be like you. Hey, Lover boy, tell me how you work so I won't be wasting my time. I've mastered the art of being all thumbs when I just want to impress her, but she doesn't know me, I'm sad to say and it hurts more everyday. So, cowboy, lend me your rope so I can lasso her heart. Sargent, how 'bout a uniform So I can catch her eye. The more I try, the more I fail and more and more my hope crashes to the ground Because she never even sees me, I hate to say and this lonesome, loving feeling never goes away. Only she can turn my frown into a smile, make my wait worth the while.

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The Listener by RiFlight, literature

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Artist // Hobbyist // Literature

United States
Deviant for 13 years
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My Bio

I'm just a bird learning to fly. In other words, I'm trying to learn how to write - to spread my wings creatively speaking. I have all these ideas, but have trouble getting the words out. Maybe I'll entertain my readers, maybe I won't, but I'll still try.

Favourite Visual Artist

Edward Gorey, Tim Burton, M. C. Escher

Favourite Movies

Chris Nolan's Batman series, Most Tim Burton films, The Abyss, The Crow, Driving Miss Daisy

Favourite TV Shows

CSI, Orange County Choppers, Ghost Hunters

Favourite Bands / Musical Artists

Annie Lennox, Faith No More, Porcupine Tree, POE

Favourite Books

The Great Gatsby, Dracula, The Shining, To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men

Favourite Writers

Harper Lee, Stephen King, John Steinbeck

Favourite Games

Quake I, Half Life, Myst, The Longest Journey

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Tools of the Trade

Computer

Other Interests

Observing the beauty of nature.

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RiFlight

Sep 7, 2018

What if I told you I was thinking about writing...

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What if I told you I was thinking about writing again?  Would anyone be interested?  It's been years and I do feel rusty.  I'm just at a point in my life where I feel creative, but the usual outlets are unfulfilling.  So... Does anyone remember me?  Does anyone still have interest in my works? I really would like to hear from you if anyone still reads these journals, even if I've been away so long.  Drop me a line in the comments.  I would love to hear from you.  

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RiFlight

Dec 12, 2013

Happy holidays!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  I hope your winter season is a good one! I love you guys.  Chatting with some of you (and stalking you, LOL) was the best time I had last year.  We had something special and I miss not chatting as often. Keep on keeping on.  Happy New Year too!  (in case I forget).

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RiFlight

Dec 7, 2013

That creepy guy I knew... Double murder/suicide!

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Some of you that I have chatted with on dA may have heard me tell you about a guy that I knew last year on the internet.  He was a creep.  I even showed some of you his account on Twitter.  This morning I learned that he went crazy and killed his mother and his sister, then shot and killed himself.  Police said that his mother and sister were not shot and that an autopsy was to be performed.  The man shot himself in the head though. All I can say is that I'm soooo flippin' glad I didn't associate with that guy anymore.  It's so terrible about his mother.  She was a very prominent lady in the community and a local historian.  She used to know

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Mrs-Freestar-Bul

Jun 9, 2015

Hey there

How are you, just wondering what are you up to

RiFlight

Jun 20, 2015

Hello, Mrs Freestar Bul! I am sorry for the long response. I don't log into DeviantArt as much anymore. I log on from time to time to check up on things. It was nice to hear from you!

I'm not writing anything much right now. I've been working on some of my drawings. I sold a few prints the other day.

Woo-hoo!

I hope you have been doing well. Please reply and let me know

Mrs-Freestar-Bul

Jun 21, 2015

That is so cool, that you sold some art

congrats

I'm great, happy times

just so busy as well my 2 year old, he has the energy of ten kids

sakura-kai

Sep 14, 2013

YOU'VE BEEN HUGGED!!

Spread the DA love around! (you can copy and paste this message on their userpage!)

RULES:
1- You can hug the person who hugged you!
2- You -MUST- hug 6 other people, at least!
3- You should hug them in public! Paste it on their page!
4- Random hugs are perfectly okay! (and sweet)
5- You should most definitely get started hugging right away!

Send This To All Your Friends, And Me If I Am 1.
If You Get 7 Back You Are Loved!

1-3 you're bad friend
4-6 you're an ok friend
7-9 you're a good friend
10-& Up you're a great friend

disrhythmic

Jan 10, 2013

Thanks for the fave, love.

Thanks for the fave!

You're welcome.