Mel Vil's Blog

A short story about toxicity in society.

An introduction to "The Price of Oranges", a novel set in Geneva, Switzerland, exploring the complex dynamics between two neurodivergent individuals. Godiva, an angel investor, and Tinker, a failed academic turned diplomat, navigate personal and professional challenges while forging a profound connection. The novel skillfully weaves business, romance, and self-discovery, offering a compelling portrayal of growth and resilience.

In our busy lives, we pursue work and leisure without finding peace. We ignore others' suffering, contribute to conflict and hunger, and profit from arms sales. We are reminded to show compassion and gratitude, and to approach life with love and sincerity. This is the true essence of our existence.

This post describes a poem minted as NFT art-poem, which I have done to process a difficult event on an otherwise happy day.

This is a personal contemporary poem about a connection across time zones that emerged shortly after having started wearing a watch with the GMT complication. The forms of code poem and blockchain poem also emerged in the same context, marking a creative turn.

A code poem reappraising The Matrix and it's meaning to the generation it inspired. The first thought was that AI is sucking us into the Matrix, but then I realised it was just me realising that the film is a metaphor for growing up. Huh!

My blog is not dormant; it's alive and well on 'X,' formerly known as Twitter, where I'm enjoying dynamic interactions and forging new connections in a different way. While the format may change, my passion for engagement remains strong.

In "Red Dragon" I use vivid and layered imagery to explore themes of struggle, environmental and societal impact, and the quest for meaning or resolution in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. The red dragon symbolizes the powerful mythic force of indigenous peoples and their attachment to nature, a societal system, and their battle for survival. I refere to heat, arid landscapes, and the dragon's imposing presence so as to suggest the confrontation with harsh realities of capitalis...

In 'Cede them nothing / Hide your emotion', I contrast the simplicity of positive attitude and the rawness of our base emotions, particularly the excessive indulgence in triumphant celebration of victory, often at the expense of others.Like claiming to understand complex constructs like tesseracts or quantum uncertainty, there's an unknowability of our experience, suggesting true engagement with life is not found in the conscious mind or even pre-cognition of reality, but rather through focused...

This poem reflects on themes of personal growth, the importance of authenticity, and the paradoxes inherent in seeking recognition while maintaining integrity. I juxtapose the struggle for self-improvement and wisdom against the challenges of human perception and societal expectations. I underline the value in introspection and leading by example, but acknowledge the complex underlying the acceptance of our flaws and the quest for enigmatic ideals.