I struggle to escape the relenting pressure to fight for my life, or to take flight. The lofty notion of “doing things for myself” is an alien concept in my square-framed Universe. Longing to soften those razor edges and caress the smooth velvety curves, I’ve turned to the only outlet obtainable in my powerless position. I rearrange words on paper to unlock the cipher to my soul. It’s what I ‘do for myself.’
Naked sentences devoid of ego expressed on virgin paper. Seductive words painted with emotion that lead you to enlightenment is my primary outlet for fulfillment.
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Scott “Longboard” Chapman served in 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment from 2001-2005. He deployed to Iraq during the 2003 invasion and then to the Afghan theatre 4 times. After the military, Scott worked in the executive protection space and then as an OGA security contractor. Providing security support to the Intelligence community where he deployed 17 times; mostly to the Forward Operating Bases (FOB). He provided security support for Intelligence personnel and operations. Scott continues to work in the contract security area.
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