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The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 7: The Book of Purple (Fall '13)After graduating college, I had a lot of reflecting to do about life - society - my past - and myself. Through combining age old English essays, I reflect on what my thought processes in life really mean, if any of these girls whom I blame for my destitute life is truly to blame, and begin to start shaping the idea that I'm the villain in my own story. Not in a totally evil or terrible way, but it wasn't others who cased and hurt me in unimaginable ways, but it was merely myself and my expectations that caused...
2022-06-092h 11
The Writings of Ross SeveringBig ShoesA metaphorical short story about a boy who was dress shoes that are much too big for his feet.
2022-06-0911 min
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The Writings of Ross SeveringOrangeAfter Caroline set up a challenge to write a story about Orange, I penned this story one day after some practice standardized test (not sure why I was allowed paper and pencil, but here is the story).
Taking more stereotypes then necessary about southern country folks, and a Floridian attitude that reminds me of echoes of Hoot, this story works to incorporate song lines while setting forth the themes that words aren't important, and that once one has the moment, then they lose the hope.
2022-06-0910 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringThe Loveliest Room (with Footnotes)Reflections of an individuals and the various aspects of his room that he thinks is the best in the world.
The version includes a lot of footnotes where I describe my various thought process behind the different attributes within the story. It may get a little bit confusing at times, but it does a good job at help showing my thoughts and the meaning behind the piece.
2022-06-0945 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringThe Loveliest RoomA man sits and describes the various aspects of his room -- convinced that he has the best of everything that he could ever get.
2022-06-0910 min
The Writings of Ross Severing, " said the shotgun to the headMy cutting of - , " said the shotgun to the head - that I used for state in Poetry. The many meanings of this poem still escape me, but there is something beautiful and poetic about how it seeks to critique the world while still longing and asking questions.
2022-06-0804 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringThe Old Fascination with Playing the RoleAn essay that I come back to time and time again as it has a clear meaning that seems to totally allude me. In this essay, I placed so much of my broken heart, so many of my questions about society, and so much of my longing for that friend - to be with 'til the end, of history.
This is a re-recording, as I originally recorded this song back when I first started recording things on here.
2022-06-0805 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringThe Changing of the SeasonAnother English essay to help show my pessimistic thoughts about love and society.
2022-06-0804 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringLying in the RainAn English essay reflecting on a poem. This essay helps to show my general pessimistic views towards love in the world. It was written while Ashlyn and I were going out with little underlying problems from that relationship to draw on.
2022-06-0805 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 6: Calling It Quits (Spring '13)For my last semester of undergrad, I had a student teaching internship that did not go well. Eventually, I ended up withdrawing from that, finding other classes to take to graduate, and took my 4.0 and moved on with my life.
2022-06-0819 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 5: Getting Done (Senior Year/Fall '12)After reflecting over the summer, I just stayed focus on school, doing my best to get done, and get on with my life. I did have a few moments with some friends, though.
2022-06-0607 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringA Couplet (Re-recording)A poem written to reflect on my relationship with Jerri Lynn, particularly during the time when I was starting to really care again, and begin to recognize what it is that I had lost. Did I succeed or fail in confining our relationship to a couplet? Who knows...
2022-06-0602 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 4: Reflections of Love (Summer '12)Through texting a fat and sexy girl in Leanna, to writing a letter to Jerri Lynn, to hanging out with Laura, to driving up North, summer brought plenty of time for me to begin to do some healthy reflections. Though, I still had a lost left to unpack -- and still do.
2022-06-0648 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 3: Picking Up The Pieces (Spring '12)After the failure of my relationship with Jerri Lynn, I slowly had to re-balance my life in the absent of friends, always knowing that there was a real chance that I might not be emotionally strong enough to continue.
2022-06-0615 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 2: The Story of Jerri Lynn -- Fall 2011 (Sophmore/Junior Year)The semester started off with me falling right back into isolation and depression -- trying to regain things I once had while, in many senses of the term, being the villain in my own story. But, then, a long came a friend who introduced me to an incredible girl (sounds kind of familiar?), and there was a beautiful mess of a love story between the two of us. At the very least, this love story was my motivation to continue writing this autobiography and, more specifically, my motivation for most of the Book of Purple (i.e. Season 4 of...
2022-06-021h 13The Writings of Ross SeveringA Song For All Cocoa Lovers In The World (Re-Recording)After writing and reading back over the story of Jerri Lynn, I figured that a re-recording of "A Song For All Cocoa Lovers In The World" was in order. This song helps to symbolize my friendship with Laura over this time.
Note: It is explicit because I replace some words in some of the choruses with curse words. Didn't intended that when I started out, but seemed like the appropriate thing to do given its context.
2022-06-0203 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 1: Intro (Summer '11)What is there to say after the conclusion? This brief piece details the events of the summer after my freshman year of college while offer an introduction to the more story like aspect of the fall of the year and the first half of the Book of Purple
2022-06-0208 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringAm I Supposed To Come to Some RealizationA quasi-poem that I wrote after Chelsea broke up with me -- expressing my concern, desires, and despair.
2022-06-0203 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringEpilogue: ConclusionIn the midst of my anger, I reflect on the Book of Green in light of my original introduction. Have I learn anything? Did I succeed? Was there ever any hope?
2022-06-0202 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 14: Freshman Year of College (Chelsea)After finally heading off to college, I had hoped that it would be different, and that I would truly be able to find someone to love. Slowly, I made friends and finally got a wonderful girlfriend. But, my emotional issues, past problems, and doubts surfaced in ways that made me incredibly frustrated and angry at the moment, and, in retrospect, show the underlying issues that I have for all serious relationships and friendships as these are the same issues and fears that pop up even many years later. I always thought this would be such a painful part to...
2022-06-021h 02
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 13: 12th Grade (Senior Year)A brief, and rather slanted, perspective of my senior year of high school which includes a description of World Geography with Mrs. Pearson-Pratho and the fall and failure of my relationship with Ashlyn.
2022-02-1826 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 12: Eleventh Grade (Junior Year)After my Year of The Oratory, I begin to look around for hope in the world through friendship and relationships. Though, I find that many relationships that I have seem to amount to little for me, I do end up meeting a wonderfully cute girl and getting an official girlfriend for the first time.
2022-02-1144 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringForever I Slept (Re-recording)A reading of the poem Forever I Slept. (I couldn't not do another recording after reading over the proceeding section on Steven in my autobiography.)
2021-12-2902 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringInterlude: Day JournalA reading of the various names given to (most) of the days over the summer between my 10th and 11th grade year. The journal was written overly simplistically - for easy of writing and other literary reasons, so, overall, the descriptions are lacking or written in too simplistic of a way.
2021-12-2934 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 11: 10th Grade (The Year of the Oratory)Explains my quest of "looking for a friend/ to be with until the end..." that I took on following the events of my 9th grade year. Divided into two parts. I developed friendships, such as with Steven, Bybee on Facebook, and had a crush on Rebekah as one half of how I sought to reach out beyond myself. The other half was practicing and working on my Oratory in hope that sharing my message, originally intended for Jordyn, would some how unlock something with in me or the world. Though, maybe these are just two areas I chose to...
2021-12-2933 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringSecrets of LoveA reflection on previous crushes that help to define who one is.
2021-12-2904 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringThe End of History (Re-recording)A reading of the poem "The End of History." I rerecorded it while working through Robin's section of 9th grade, and figured it would be a good comparison piece to determine which version has better sound quality.
2021-12-2801 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringOne Friday - A Letter to JordynA reading of the original letter that was given to Jordyn and became the basis for my Oratory, "The Imperfect Labyrinth." For more context, see the 9th grade episode that more clearly puts a context around who Jordyn was, and my thoughts, desires, and battles of that year. This is also included for comparison purposes with the final version of my Oratory.
2021-12-2816 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 10: 9th GradeAn exploration through my experiences and songs that defined my ninth grade year. From an overview of my classes, to an overview of my sexual desires, to my longing and desire for a lover in Jordyn, to the calm and safe harbor of debate camp and Robin.
2021-12-281h 12
The Writings of Ross SeveringSky Blue of AutumnA monologue dedicated to the love of my life, Jirapon. Happy Birthday my love.
2021-12-1902 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 9: 8th GradeOverview of my classes in 8th grade, followed by a description of the various friendships and companions I had during this year, with the most notable being my crush on Holly.
2021-11-2317 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringYou Spend Your Days DaydreamingReading of the semi-song You Spend Your Days Daydreaming
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The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 8: Seventh GradePensive reflections from a stagnant 7th grade year.
2021-11-2208 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 7: Sixth GradeOverview that catches up on where my life had been and where it was heading, from my crush on Haley, to sleepovers with friends, to being in Peter Pan, to confirmation, and to my parents continued tension with their divorce.
2021-11-2124 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 6: Fifth GradeSummarizing the transition to public school with nods to Logan, my new GT Class, the Disney Channel, and Mockingbird.
2021-11-2108 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringSeeing Is Forgetting The Name of The Thing One SeesA poem that was a long time in the making that seeks to combine various strands of thought to make a description of "all of it".
2021-11-0403 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 5: A New Frontier (Fourth Grade)With changes in life, comes the need to develop defense mechanisms. The one of choice? A logical view on the world that accounts for the failure of others to be more open and inviting.
2021-10-2408 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 4: The Magical ThreesomeWith only 3 people in my 3rd grade class, there was a mixture of bonding and lack of additional opportunities.
2021-10-2404 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 3: Second GradeAs life moves on, changes both in what one has to expect from his Kindergarten crush, and from his parents at home, creates a new foundation for life ahead.
2021-10-2409 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 2: First Grade (Part II)After a year spent in Kindergarten where I met Caroline, what would the future hold now that we were in separate grades and classrooms?
2021-10-2405 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringNonsenseReading of the semi-poem "Nonsense" which was developed from an original stream-of-unconscious recording.
2021-10-1704 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringDe-Ja VooReading of the Semi-Poem "De-Ja Voo" with a short introduction.
2021-10-1702 min2021-10-1003 min2021-10-1003 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringIReading of the poem called, "I".
Like, that is really what it is called it. Probably because that is the first word in the poem. And some how it stuck.
2021-10-1001 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringYou Live In Fantasy LandsA reading of the poem, "You Live in Fantasy Lands"
2021-10-1002 min2021-10-1002 min2021-10-1003 min2021-10-1002 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringDaylight in GalvestonReflection on Hurricane Ivan and the 2004 Hurricane Season, as Ivan prepared to make it's second gulf coast landfall with a course heading between Texas and Louisiana.
2021-10-0303 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringLooking For The SongAll the remains from the second collection of Ross Severing's songs. Enjoy the stream-of-consciousness lyrics.
2021-10-0302 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringWhat People WantDear Beach,
I thought I had a friend,
But, an enemy instead,
So I blew your ship to Timbuktu,
Now you made me catch the flu,
So, get your donkey out of here,
And send 50 more beers,
Screw y'all later,
Hate from Darth Vader
2021-10-0301 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringYou Don't Need to KnowA rant trying to get to the bottom of why or how or when we should care in life.
2021-10-0303 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringWho Cares If You Are Crazy?Cheerful reflections on a girl and how she interacts with the world around herself with life lessons for us all.
2021-10-0302 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringDinosaurs (Runaway)Ross Severing's original children's song that start it all.
2021-10-0302 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringChapter 1: KindergartenBegins the story of my life with a focus on Caroline as a foundation for love in the world.
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The Writings of Ross SeveringPrefacePreface to ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ: A story of love developing.
2021-09-1205 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringThe Old Fascination with Playing the RoleA reading of an English paper titled "If only, if only..."
Although within the framework of an English paper about an except from one of Shakespeare's plays, this piece seeks to convey larger universal themes, specifically through various quotes an references to Ellison's Invisible Man.
2020-03-0405 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringForever I SleptA reading of the poem "Forever I Slept".
A reflective poem that uses the metaphor of sleep to explain the emotions of being in a relationship and the realities of what it means when that relationship comes to an end.
2020-03-0401 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringAshlyn's Song 2A reading of the poem "Ashlyn's Song 2".
The poem is a revised version of Ashlyn's Song with the intent of being able to communicate emotion more effectively. Whether or not the revision was successful, is anyone's guess.
2020-03-0403 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringA CoupletA reading of the poem "A Couplet".
A melancholy reflection of a relationship as the speaker reflects on what really mattered in the relationship.
2020-03-0402 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringA Song for All Cocoa Lovers in the WorldA reading of "A Song for All Cocoa Lovers in the World."
This poem examines a friendship between a young man and a young woman and juxtaposes their compatibility with their incompatibility through the symbolism of Hot Chocolate.
2020-03-0403 minThe Writings of Ross SeveringYou Can Spend All My MoneyReading of the poem "You Can Spend All My Money"
2020-03-0401 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringAshlyn in Oz: Part 2While reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in her fourth grade classroom, Ashlyn begins to have her own adventure meeting up with Logan (The Scarecrow), Ebony (The Tin Woodman), and Sasha (the Cowardly Lion). Although she is having an exciting adventure, Ashlyn only desires to return to her "dull and gray" life which was taken from her when she began her adventure. By following the footsteps of Dorothy, Ashlyn hopes to find some way to remove herself from the imaginary adventure which is causing her to gain friends and popularity.
2020-02-2920 min
The Writings of Ross SeveringAshlyn in Oz: Part 1While reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in her fourth grade classroom, Ashlyn begins to have her own adventure meeting up with Logan (The Scarecrow), Ebony (The Tin Woodman), and Sasha (the Cowardly Lion). Although she is having an exciting adventure, Ashlyn only desires to return to her "dull and gray" life which was taken from her when she began her adventure. By following the footsteps of Dorothy, Ashlyn hopes to find some way to remove herself from the imaginary adventure which is causing her to gain friends and popularity.
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