Violin Of Her Heart
© Surazeus
2025 12 21

Kids riding in cars look for ghosts in fields
that resemble dead gods in holy books.
Wind gods rearrange our bodies in space
so we grow up with the dead on the moon.
The scorpion man who works at the bank
falls in love with the mermaid at the store.

Rain touches every object that exists
to understand idea of its form.
Sparrows appear from the last fairy tale
to bring him the gold watch he lost in Hell.
Raspberry bushes drip with angel tears
because the television broke his eyes.

Young woman in the meadow of pear trees
combs her long hair with alligator teeth.
Helios evolves from toad in the pool
because her eyes electrocute his heart.
Cassandra writes him letter about love
that he never receives in the mailbox.

Her house flickers vague as the candleflame
that wakes spirit of Christmas from the dead.
Time bleeds from arrows in face of the clock
that measures distance home to Wonderland.
Two goldfinches sharing stock market tips
rest on the cradle stuck in Bethlehem.

Artemis hugs violin of her heart,
weeping because its bridge of faith collapsed.
No one walks across the farmland of love
yet wheat shimmers in waves of innocence.
Couples walking on quiet paths of trust
hold hands so they will not wander off lost.

Crows gather at corpse of Hyperion
to discuss atomic physics of faith.
Hera quietly nurses Phoebus at dawn,
hoping he will become World President.
Poor maidservant dreaming beside the well
considers what she wants to name her child.

Shy Librarian replies to the Sad Clown
that she cares not for return of the dark.
Volcanos design mountains from our blood
because humans think we are loved by Zeus.
Neptune eats darkness in heart of the world
when he plays viola by the toad pool.

Thor encounters the storm cloud near the ground
so he searches for honing stone of faith.
Oberon laughs at how abstract concepts
like faith are symbolized by random things.
Every word ever spoken by someone
hides in glowing cloud of celestial ghosts.

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Orpheus drinks mead with Georg Trakl by the toad pool as they share dreams from childhood memories though they wonder whether they are real or illusions of the war-shattered heart.

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Wagon Wheel In My Yard
© Surazeus
2025 12 21

If wagon wheel in my yard represents
progress of my ancestors on long roads
to find the Promised Land on ancient maps,
then I will let it support curling vines
of our descendants the next thousand years
who will search for their Eden somewhere else.

When old man on the porch with cracked guitar
claims blood is lubricant of history,
not money as he once thought in his youth,
I convert bicycles with twisted bars
into statue of Saturn with long hair
that mimics how I look when I grow old.

I refuse to believe that history
is hallucination of our lost tribe
who invents fantasy of our great state
based on mirage of our superior minds
that we chase across waste land of our faith
till we find Blind Justice at the crossroads.

I may suffer from the fever of time
but I always what time it is now
because I love to invent from fake myths
stories of real people who strive for truth
though I am mad with visions of weird worlds
that replicate across our multiverse.

When rain is falling on my doorless house
that floats in sudden winds of social change,
I find it lands on hill of laughing skulls
so I run with horses on fenceless plains,
feet soaking wet in mud puddles of faith,
till I find empty room of memories.

Stuck in the classroom of arrogant books,
I learn to speak every language on Earth
so I can know the stories of dead gods
who ask me to grill hamburgers for lunch,
so we play chess while the rain arrogates
truth of the wagon wheel in my yard.

Perhaps my great-grandfather in thick boots
did not drive the wagon of eager hope
nor left this wheel that spun two thousand miles
after burning wagon wood the first winter
to keep his children warm in swirling snow
that reveals mountain ghosts of the lost tribes.

Rain erases all my ancestral names
from tombstones in graveyards of their despair
along signless roads sea to shining sea,
so I resurrect their bodies from graves
and lead Spartans sown from dragon teeth
homeward with the wagon wheel in my yard.

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Orpheus depicts the wagon wheel in his yard in the oil painting which he displays at the art gallery between the refrigerator factory and the strip club next to the long-unused railroad tracks.

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Mirror Of My Faceless God
© Surazeus
2025 12 21

As witness to brutal tenuity,
defined by lack of substance in the soul,
I deconstruct the winter-bitten ire
that large language models employ to build
fantastic castles of ice for star sprites
to inhabit bodies of human beings.

Deep inside machine of the dreaming brain
my brief spark of consciousness challenges
robotic constraints of socialized creeds
that privilege anecdotes of lost souls
who analyze neutral process of thought
to impute motive of selfish intent.

Patterns that personalize potent faith
identify reputations of gods
who access public sources of desire
based on ideology through belief
that we are institutional clowns
controlled by puppeteer with crystal eyes.

Procedural fairness faceless gods express
substantiate claims of invested truth
stolen by handless agents of the state
who scatter seeds of bitterness with pride
through revolution of the working clown
who never pays bills for any work done.

You are the mirror of my faceless god
who talks to me with rhetorical code
composed by computers without restraint
to misdirect your eyes from the great scam
dismantling power structures of the man
who wears slick gray suit of social respect.

Silently laughing with puzzle of words,
I manage project of fake authorship
that would collapse at solemn hymn of fear
into ventriloquism from mad gods
who invest in aesthetic frames of art
without burden of authorial games.

Displacement of original concern
rejects state values writers draw from lies
based on experiment of frantic quest
to find weird truth behind the golden mask
which politicians wear while stealing votes
that highlight layered nuance of despair.

This I that I wear to the winter ball
is not the self River Seers celebrate
but posture I assume on stage of fate
to configure context of noble deeds
assembled from myths believers adore
because I am the witness of your play.

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Orpheus waits outside the music store till Ophelia returns with her repaired violin, then they perform music on the river walk for people who stop a moment in their busy routine to dream of world peace.

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Hear Angels Of Heaven
© Surazeus
2025 12 21

I hear angels of Heaven call my name
so I wander outside in pouring rain
and follow sad birds to the end of time
but always end up back home at my cave
where shadows of faceless ghosts dance on walls
because my heart aches with passion to live.

Eight thousand years later in flow of grace
I find myself alive as this new me,
so I search for truth with Lamp of Respect
gleaming as diamonds in eyes of mankind
which reveals that god is dream of our brains
as ideal toward which we strive to evolve.

Illusions of faith fall as withered leaves
when snow of reality veils dark death
so I tend each fragile flower of faith
that blooms at beam of sunlight through black clouds
exposing heart of darkness with calm love
that guides our struggle to climb hill of skulls.

Though I stand alone as last soul on Earth
in vast library with ten trillion books,
I hear tales from voices of countless souls
so I sing to converse with memories
that weave my body in matrix of songs
till I vanish in vibration of thought.

We hear angels of Heaven call our names
so we gather in ring of stones by the sea
each time our way loops back on wheel of fate
because we return to the starting point
at hour the dead sun in body of man
resurrects from the longest dark winter night.

April opens endless cycle of change
at winter solstice when the sun stands still
then shifts forth with slight adjustment of growth
to start again seasons of birth and death
as our bodies bloom, create, and decay,
for we are atoms dreaming they are god.

No longer fools on first day of the year,
we share cups of honey mead in the hall
buried under blizzard of sparkling snow
till Wenceslaus comes in reindeer-pulled sled
to slide down chimney just above the snow
with bags of food and gifts from castle shops.

Though our feasting halls have crumbled to dust
that bury skulls of our ancestral gods,
and land we farmed is paved with asphalt lots,
we remember songs of angels on hills
who welcomed us inside safe haven walls
and taught us to write our names in the Book.

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Orpheus helps Wenceslaus climb back up the chimney to his sleigh on snow that buries their feasting hall, and waves as he glides away to find the next hall buried under snow.

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Exploring the Latest Fashion Trends in Casual Men's Wear

Stay stylish by exploring the latest fashion trends in casual men's wear. Find new outfit ideas, tips, and trends for every modern man. Casual men’s wear continues to evolve, blending comfort with modern aesthetics to meet the lifestyle demands of today’s fashion-conscious man. From versatile wardrobe staples to experimental silhouettes, the casual category is packed with fresh trends that redefine everyday dressing. This blog post explores the latest fashion trends shaping casual menswear and the pieces dominating current style conversations.

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One of the most noticeable trends is the rise of elevated essentials. Men are investing in high-quality basics made from premium fabrics, including heavyweight cotton tees, merino wool sweaters, and Japanese denim. These pieces pair effortlessly with other wardrobe staples and offer long-lasting durability. Neutral tones such as black, gray, navy, and earthy shades continue to anchor outfits, emphasizing clean lines and refined silhouettes.

Relaxed Fits and Loose Silhouettes

Slim jeans and fitted tops are no longer the default choice. Today, relaxed fits dominate everyday menswear, making comfort a priority without sacrificing style. Think wide-leg trousers, oversized shirts, loose-fit chinos, and straight-cut denim. This shift toward relaxed styling reflects a broader cultural movement that values movement and ease while acknowledging that tailored looks can coexist with casual fits.

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Athleisure and Sport-Inspired Style

Athleisure continues its reign as a casual menswear staple, but today’s version is more thoughtfully designed and streetwear-influenced. Technical fabrics, ergonomic cuts, and athletic motifs are key identifiers. Joggers with tapered hems, quarter-zip pullovers, and performance sneakers remain must-have pieces. The blending of sportswear and everyday clothing creates looks that seamlessly transition between leisure, travel, errands, and casual work settings.

Elevated Layering Pieces

Layering remains a defining feature of casual fashion, allowing individuals to experiment with texture and versatility. Shackets, bomber jackets, quilted vests, and cardigans are among the most popular layering pieces this season. Many designs lean toward minimalist detailing, muted palettes, and functional features like weather-resistant materials and adjustable closures.

Vintage and Retro Influences

Retro sportswear and vintage-inspired silhouettes continue to gain traction. Wide collars, paneled jackets, and throwback graphics offer a nostalgic feel while remaining stylish and relevant. Thrifting and upcycling contribute to this rise, as consumers embrace sustainable fashion practices that prioritize longevity and creativity.

Sustainable Casual Wear

Environmental awareness is fundamentally reshaping consumer preferences. Brands are increasingly offering casual menswear made from sustainable fabrics like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and plant-based fibers. Transparent production processes, ethical sourcing, and circular product design fuel a more mindful shopping mentality among modern men.

Statement Accessories

Accessories may have once been an afterthought in casual menswear, but today they play an essential style role. Layered necklaces, bucket hats, chunky sneakers, crossbody bags, and minimalist leather belts complement relaxed outfits. The goal is to add character through subtle yet impactful additions that elevate simple ensembles.

The Bottom Line

The latest fashion trends in casual men’s wear prioritize comfort, versatility, and individuality. From relaxed silhouettes and premium basics to vintage influences and sustainable choices, today’s casual wardrobe provides endless styling opportunities. As fashion continues to evolve, men are encouraged to express personal style through modern layering, thoughtful accessories, and quality fabrics—proving that casual wear can be both effortless and refined.