#193: De Mortuis Nil Nisi Bene: We Owe Respect to the Dead

Queen Elizabeth II’s passing is a moment to reflect on dignity, duty, and shared humanity. Criticism of her legacy should be deferred in favor of honoring the gravity of death. Respecting the dead affirms our own decency and acknowledges the fragility and significance of every human life.

#172: Poem: The Fleeting Self

A lyrical meditation on impermanence and identity. The self is portrayed as transient, shaped by memory, time, and reflection. The poem evokes a quiet melancholy, affirming the beauty of change and the necessity of letting go.