Words come to me like falling leavesReleased soundlessly by all-knowing branchesOf my brothers: Beech and Oak,On forever returning gustsOf the aftersummer winds. I step as light as the fox at dawn;One foot in front of the other.I am carried by the kindness of the forest path,Winding the way back homeFor you and me. You also love this time of year.The invisibility of the sacred bond;We do not speak, but we will seeTwirling leaves, in prancing sunlight,Returning softly, without regret. As the woodpecker, small but sturdyHammers on his privy twig,Our eyes roam beyond the horizon:The pines across the valley are still […]
Don’t leave me alone on a dark morningWhen the blue night came with a Blizzard.Dreams, more real than realityAnd reality fading, dissolvingInto the open, like words spoken.It is in naked minutes like thatWhen I yearn for the warmth of your hand. I was thrown into this bodyWith all its tall tales of want.Then I was thrown into my work,By chance rather than by choice.Little did I understand of human frailty,Of good and evil, even.Little did I know of how I would handleThe daunting load of holding soulsOf excellent young men afloatWhile the wild waves were raging all around.And little did […]
They carry continents under the shoalThere is more depth there!In the black winds they growUntil the barrel is unleashed. In my mind I hope for clarityBut my nerves, as shot to stringsBy the music of bygonesClose the gateway into the ocean. In it rolls, in and further in.My dreams do they possess.And I, poor I, can’t hold, but tumbleIn their darkest turning codes. Awake, in light, with quiet birdsI ponder on those nightly guestsDo they clear, and clean the soul . . .Or are they clamps into the past?
Marco Ciappelli is a leading voice at the intersection of society, technology, and communication. As Co-Founder of ITSPmagazine and Creative Director, he explores how technology impacts human communication and societal identity. With a background in Political Science and Sociology of Communication, Marco advocates for thoughtful, human-centered strategies in the digital age. Through ITSPmagazine’s Redefining Society Podcast and the Audio Signals podcast, Marco delves into the philosophical and sociological effects of cybersecurity and technology. His passion for storytelling and mentorship drives his mission to inspire meaningful change and foster global conversations that connect ideas and reshape societal norms. In all his […]
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The National Association of Book Entrepreneurs (NABE) proudly announces “In Search of Achilles” as the winner in the category of Literary Fiction for the Fall 2023 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. This captivating novel delves into the journey of a young aristocrat exploring his values during the pivotal summer of 1990 in Western Europe. Amidst a backdrop where capitalism triumphs over communism, the story unfolds in an era marked by hedonic arrogance and overwhelming self-confidence. However, beneath this surface of euphoria, the protagonist perceives a deepening void in the soul of the Occident. As the age-old declaration “God is dead” resonates […]
Published in volksfreund.de, this article is a translated version of the original piece. Ex-Gladiator Marco van den Berg From Professional Coach to Novelist Trier/Schweich – Marco van den Berg – basketball coach and husband of politician Katarina Barley – has penned his first novel. He shares his journey towards fulfilling a dream, reflects on his time with the Gladiators, and reveals his promise not to return as a professional coach, for now. When it all comes to an end, someday. When time grows short, and every cell knows it. Then it’s probably a good thing to have a coherent answer […]
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I would like to share with you my interview about “In Search of Achilles”, which was broadcasted on the local Trier (Germany) television program Nachtgespräch, on the 22nd of September 2023. About Nachtgespräch A new episode every week – a new guest every week – and up to an hour of real conversation every week. This is the new series “Nachtgespräch” on OK54, which can not only be seen on television and in the media library, but is also gradually appearing as a podcast on more and more popular listening platforms.
“In Search of Achilles” is on sale as of October 3rd. On October 7th I shall be present to sign the novel in the city where the novel begins: Groningen, in the Netherlands. In the town’s oldest privately owned bookstore GODERT WALTER, I will be in the back with a nice pen. If you happen to be in the Low Countries, take a train up North. It will be worth your while. Address: Boekhandel Godert WalterOude Ebbingestraat 539712 HC Groningen Time: 15:00 – 17:00 hrs. Please have a look at the official announcement here.
