A Wise Conversation

Choose wisely.
How?
Become wise.
Again, how?
Study. Listen. Pay attention. Grow.

What if one chooses incorrectly?
Be patient. Use what you learn and what you're being taught.
So, if you take your time, you won't make mistakes?
No one is perfect. Experiences teach those who are willing to learn as well.

How will I know if I'm right?
Choices may be gray. We all get to where we're meant to be, sooner or later.

So, choose wisely? This will be a challenge.
Pray. Be clear.
Clarity is always good.

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice - A Worthy Review

WARNING! This review may contain a few spoilers! I'll let you know when.

If you are a fan of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Justice League, GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!! Fans will understand how important this movie will be to the upcoming titles as we progress through the DC Cinematic Universe.

Here's the short and sweet response to the movie: Fans who have read Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, Superman: DoomsDay, and the Infinite Crisis Trilogy will see the perspective in which Zach Snyder offers in this introduction into the Justice League.  This movie is an origin story.  It gives lots of information and clues that link the Dark Knight Trilogy, Man of Steel and what will be the summer blockbuster Suicide Squad.  Wonder Woman is awesome and fans will leave the theater wanting more.

Forget the critics and see this movie: Yes, the movie is long...but you might wish it were longer once you've seen it. Yes, it spends a lot of time developing the discourse between Batman and Superman.  Yes, it may get confusing (if you're not paying attention)...so when you see the movie, pay attention.

The title of the movie is "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" not just "Batman vs. Superman".  Although the fight is being played up in the media, it is not truly what the film is about.  The film's purpose is to show how Batman and Superman are very different, yet have similarities that ultimately bring them together.  Their conflict stems from a misunderstanding and the manipulation of Lex Luther only adds to the rocky start to their relationship.

"Dawn of Justice" refers to how the Justice League is formed in the DC Cinematic Universe.  So, if you think about the entire title, you will see that the fight between these two men will ultimately lead to the beginning of something awesome that Earth will need as it faces the ultimate villain, Darkseid.  If you don't know who he is...just know he's like the ultimate evil in the universe.

Some critics attempt to compare The Avengers to this movie -- which is like comparing science fiction to realistic fiction.  It's not a fair comparison.  The DC universe and the Marvel universe are DIFFERENT.  They are TWO SEPARATE universes.  The Watchmen and the Dark Knight Triology have all presented the DC comic stories like, "what if these things happened in "real life?" DC has dark storylines and twisted villains who do terrible, torturous things to people and heroes.  People die in the DC universe -- they die tragically at times.  Marvel is more entertaining, fantasy, humor etc -- yes, people may die there too, but it's generally not as dark.

SPOILERS: Yes, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg are in the film, but only for a short period of time and only Flash speaks/interacts with the main cast.  This might be upsetting but as more films are released, fans will see how this movie plays a huge role in the development of the Justice League movie franchise.  Wonder Woman shows that she is a formidable opponent for DoomsDay.  Her lasso comes out of nowhere which is weird but other than that, she's awesome.

This movie is loosely based on Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, Superman: DoomsDay, and the Infinite Crisis Trilogy; so if you haven't read any of those, you may not understand a few things in the movie.  The movie does jump around a little -- from Bruce Wayne's dreams to visions or visits from the Flash (Infinite Crisis).  Luckily, with a little patience, all will be revealed with each upcoming movie.  Superman, with the help of Batman, dies at the end of DoomsDay and something similar happens at the end of this movie.  It has yet to be revealed that Batman assisted in faking the death of Superman but, like in the comic, he wont be dead for long.  There are no end credits scenes so don't wait.

In all, future films will prove the importance of this initial installment of the Justice League movies and the DC Cinematic Universe.

Randomly Working Things Out

I erase more than I published,

Overzealous editing-- 

I am in constant revision.

More often than I would like to admit,

My eyes rest upon the power button;

It's become easier to avoid it altogether.

I tense to project my presence,

Rattling cages and the trainers;

Little do they know, I'm holding back.

Can being random be purposeful?

Being random can be purposeful;

It may be how one navigates through the clouds.

A watch winds up faster than it runs;

It reminds me of anger, frustration, anticipation, excitement -- stress, good and bad, if that's possible;

Building up quickly yet, it takes time to work it all out.

Life lessons usually come through hard work,

Working with my hands allows my thoughts to move freely;

Thinking clearly shouldn't be an after-thought.

"I am Perfection" Says My Ego

I'm Imperfection.  No, that's not...Right?
Imperfection, I am. Yes, that's Right.

Is it right to stand beside my light?
I want to admire the fire before it leaves;
It is inevitable.

I'm Imperfection.  No, that's not...Right?
Imperfection, I am. Yes, that's Right.

Is it right to stand to the right of my light?
I wanted to admire the fire but I was Left when
I stood right, so the next time 
I'll use my Left to make things Right;
It is inevitable. 

I'm Imperfection.  No, that's not...Right? 
Imperfection, I am. Yes, that's Right.

Is it right stand to the right of my light?
I need to see the heights it flies before it flies away;
It is inevitable.

I'm Imperfection.  No, that's not...Right?
Imperfection, I am.  Yes, that's Right.

Is it right to stand to the right of my light?
I needed to see how I flew such heights;
I went left to be Right and stand by the fire
I created when I flew to such heights;
It is inevitable to be Left when you want to see Right;
It's easy to get caught up in Flight, that's why... 

I'm Imperfection.  No, that's not...Right?
I'm Perfection, I am.  Yes, that's Right.

Hindsight #380

With you, 

I feared the unknown;

Little did I know it was there,

In which you sought solitude.

You were drawn to it;

It's where you still find adventure.

It's where you feel alive. 

Without you,

I fear not knowing;

Little did I know,

So, I decided to learn.

I'm drawn to unknown;

It's where I now find adventure,

Solitude is a coveted companion,

She speaks fondly of you.

Moving From Point A to Point B

We are here for one reason: to find out why we are here.
To do that, we need to prepare for a journey; but to where?
And how do we prepare to go to an unknown place? 
How do we plot a course to discover our true purpose?

Those who believe Faith in a Higher Power is the key,
might suggest, "in order to know where to go, we need to
know where our ancestors have been."  Everyone comes from
a time and place that seem to be so far in the past, 
they are irrelevant.  Studying history, the
Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth,
provides us with tools we may use for 
navigation, decision-making and protection.

Those who believe Experience is the best teacher might
suggest, "in order to know where to go, we need to know
where we don't want to go."  Some of us lack the 
intuition to know where not to go; but, we should work to 
be aware of our surroundings, so we can differentiate between
a good space that is conducive to our growth, or a
space that drains our positive energy.

Those who believe that we are all connected might suggest 
that in order to to where to go, we need companionship.  
They share statements like, "A family that prays together, 
stays together" and "Great minds think alike" in an effort to 
promote a supportive environment throughout the journey.

We are here for one reason: to find out why we are here.
To do that, we need to prepare for a journey, to an unknown 
place the set out on that journey; This is how we discover 
our true purpose.  
We need  Faith, Experiences and Companionship;
because when moving from Point A to Point B, 
no one ever said it would be a straight line.

Matter of Fact: An Ideal Relationship

"You matter to me.  Everything I am right now is because of you."

"It's not worth it anymore.  The conversation has not changed enough over the past few months.  I've given all I've known to give."

"Sometimes I just want to grab you and shake you!"

"If we were something you wanted, you would make time for me, for us."

"What I do, I do for us.  How can we have more, live better, if we are in the same place we were when we started?  I'm working for us."

"You work for yourself.  That's your focus.  WE are not a priority to you.  I know I'm not."

"Everything you've been able to buy to add to our comfort level, it would not have been possible if I didn't work more.  You're enjoying the spoils but are not appreciating my efforts."

"I buy those things to pass the time.  Yes, you provide but I don't need all that.  I wanted more of you."

"I find it hard to believe that you do not recognize that you can go shopping whenever you want, that we can plan a trip and go without hesitation, that we have properties, assets, wealth..."

"Money isn't everything."

"You know my plan.  I shared this with you from the beginning.  Things won't be this way forever.  I actually have a cutoff date.  Once that date arrives, my time will be less structured and we will be able to enjoy the fruits of my labor, of our sacrifice.  If you can't wait two months, then I'm at a loss for what else I can say to you."

"You should want to fight for us.  Fight for me."

"What do you think I've been doing?  I'm not the one who talks about leaving.  I'm the one talking about how we can be better, together."

"You just don't get it."

"Help me to understand.  I want you to be happy with us.  There is light at the end of the tunnel.  Things will change in two months."

"You may be alone by then."

"I feel like I'm alone already.

"If you don't want to fight for me, then why am I here."

"I'm here because I love you.  I thought you were here for the same reason.  I can't tell you why you're here, why you should stay.  You have to know that for yourself.  Not once have I ever said I didn't want us.  I've only expressed how I need you in my life, how I want us to have forever, how your love is the theme music to my life.  Everything I do, I do for you, for us."

"I do love you..."

"You should...sometimes I just want to grab you and shake you."

"Maybe you should..."

"If I grab you I'm not shaking you."

"We'll see..."