Poem: Don’t Blink
As hard and painful as it is to watch what’s going down, don’t close your eyes.
Words from Vandel
An odd array of poems, stories, essays, and other verbal peculiarities penned by Tom Vandel.
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June 25, 1876 - June 25, 2026. And hubris lives on.
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Oh so many tragedies this infernal world contains. Pity the poor children.
Tiny Book Vol. II: "Lucky Charms"
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Thank You Gift: Tiny Book Vol. 2
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Return of the Planet of the Apes
Now Appearing! For anyone unsure of reading this story, see the six-word prevue below. Like a movie trailer!
Story: The Marriage Proposal
Hearts are like eggs and can easily break if mishandled.
Ode: Visions of Johanna
Buying the farm before the rain. And these visions of Johanna are now all that remain.