#ultimately it is a gift

[grandma-course]

One day, the church decided to open the window

i'm a writer. sometimes i even write things. when they're not very good, i put them on tumblr. read, my children, read.

Is there anything I would not give to have you well, my heart? You think I pile on the praise because I am expecting a reward. Can't you see it? Haven't you ever caught that smile in a mirror? You are here already. Now I only need to keep on being worthy of you. It is so often viewed as a desperate effort. Nothing about loving you is hard. I have been told only the falsity is easy, the surface, the self-gain. I have found you the most yielding thing to hold in a universe of possibilities and I do not think I'm missing anything. Maybe I can't see the hard parts because for me, the joy's in the labor. I am ecstatic to do the work. If you need me to carry you, that's just more time spent with you in my arms. In what world would that be taxing? What version of my heart could ever say no? You are a dear little lamb and with care I lead you away from the slaughter. I don't forbid you glancing back. There's things worth seeing amongst all the rubble and bodies. Love once resided there. Now it has moved. We are walking towards its new house with no hurry in our steps. For all my care, I trust you. You are breakable. I've put you together before. Fragile never meant a thing in need of locking away. Cages are harsh. My hands are soft, around your throat they remain soft, they are warm, they are all you know of the new world. They are all you need to. All love ultimately corrupts, makes you fight against what is palatable, what comforts and what sells the lies. If I love you in a broken world and I'm tired, that does not place a duty on you to start being kissed by the splinters. It is on me to heal the earth, to mold the clay into something that will not wound what I am bored of tending to. Could you trust me if I told you there is more in your heart to attract the butterflies that carry you through this all? Be not afraid. The cocoon is a bed to melt into. The wings weigh air. Metamorphosis only hurts if you kick. Come back for me before you fly off, well-loved dove. Promise me a soft resurrection. Promise me you will not cut yourself on every shard of stained glass. The martyr needs blood, you say. The martyr has plenty of his own. Shed your tears, whether crystal or crimson, on a softer kingdom. I can swear on all kinds of tomorrows. I can swear on one that will not see you afraid. On a hundred that will see you happy. On any and every that will see you loved.

#writers on tumblr #poets on tumblr #poetry #original poem #i don't know any more poetry/writing tags for this oh well #this is exposure therapy for publishing writing i'm not personally proud of it #i hope someone else will be #i've no idea whether that's a poem #but i suppose #i am an actual very real very serious writer on everywhere but tumblr #and i too live for feedback so #if your heart felt anything besides a twinge of embarrassment #indulge me #let me know #thank you #to get to create anything at all is a gift #ultimately it is a gift

[bestjeanistmonster]

Dc au- jumping on the ‘making shadow suffer’ bandwagon and it’s been fun so far

#just an ordinary day of shadow trying to resist his dad’s mind control #he gets a third eye free of charge and a mind controlled bf from his dad as a ‘loving gift’ #SO much happens in dc au and we have barely scratched the surface of lore #art #drawing #sonic the hedgehog #sonic #sth #doodles #sonic fandom #sonic fanart #digital art #sonic the hedgehog fanart #sonic au #sth au #sth art #digital aritst #sth fanart #sonadow harlivy au #tw blood #shadow the hedghog fanart #shadow the ultimate lifeform #shadow fanart #shadow the hedgehog #shadow sth #shadow sonic #black doom #black doom sth

[rayshippouuchiha]

Chapters: 5/? Fandom: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead/Midoriya Izuku, Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead & Nedzu Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Quirkless Midoriya Izuku, Midoriya Izuku Does Not Have One for All Quirk, Midoriya Izuku Needs A Hug, Midoriya Izuku is a Ray of Sunshine, Bullied Midoriya Izuku, Hurt Midoriya Izuku, Midoriya Izuku Does Not Go to U.A. High School, Adult Midoriya Izuku, No Underage Sex, Alternate Universe - Age Changes, Analyst Midoriya Izuku, Smart Midoriya Izuku, Possessive Behavior, Possessive Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead, Morally Ambiguous Character, Morally Ambiguous Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead, Romance, romantic stalking, Unhealthy Relationships, Technically But In A Spicy And Good Kind Of Way, Eventual Smut, Happy Ending, Yandere Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead, But We're Honestly Fine With That, Yandere Aizawa For Izuku's Fun And Profit, Love at First Sight, and that's a threat, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Dark, But Again In A Fun And Spicy Way, Nedzu Being Nedzu (My Hero Academia), Feral Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead, Aizawa "Nice To Meet You Let's Get Married" Shouta, Aizawa "If Red Flags Were A Man" Shouta, Seriously Erasure Turns His Eyes Red In This As A Warning From The Universe Itself, Thankfully Izuku's Favorite Color Is Red So ..., Stalking, Invasion of Privacy, Masturbation, Sugar Daddy Aizawa Shouta, Rich Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead, Poor Midoriya Izuku, Poverty, Quirkless Discrimination (My Hero Academia), Somnophilia, Mildly Dubious Consent, Dominant Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead, Dark Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead, Murder, Violence

Summary:

“My thermos!”  Izuku immediately pulls the battered thermos from the bag and cradles it close, face radiant.   H-How?”

Shōta can’t wait to give him more things, better things, if that’s the kind of expression he’ll have each time.

🎂BUY ME BIRTHDAY CAKE🎂 / PATREON / AMAZON

#RayRambles #BnHA #AiDeku #EraserDeku #MHA #HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! MY ULTIMATE GIFT TO YOU ALL HAS ARRIVED

[buccellato]

Having a normal one thinking about tristamp Knives considering himself a "proper" independent in comparison to Vash, but all of the traits he is shown valuing as a plant are the things that humans would value in a production plant, not a plant that exists separately from humanity. The early development of his powers, the fact that he doesn't need fuel (food or water) for replenishing his energy? Ideal for something that a human values for production! Plus he can't communicate with the higher dimension in the same way Vash does, he can only draw energy to produce things—and we know from the fight in the finale Vash is pretty evenly matched even while holding back (and by extension, we know that Vash is more baseline powerful than Knives in Trimax). But by all measures, Vash is less "useful" as a plant to No Man Land's current production capabilities compared to Knives (who could pretty much be a one-man factory).

Anyways I'm not going anywhere specific with this. I'm tired and running on fumes, just rotating things in my brain.

#trigun stampede #tristamp #trigun #millions knives #Knives. Knives I am rotating you in my mind. Knives do you know that in your attempt to define yourself as the ultimate independent #you have accidentally reaffirmed the qualities of plants that humanity would prefer #You value your production and power and neglect creating a real identity separate from it #once again: Knives I'm rotating you in my mind. this is a threat. #concocting powerful scenarios in my head wherein Knives gets the independent plant society he's always wanted and he's just average #not the worst there is...but not any better than the average dependent. doesn't socialize well either. #Gifted Kid Syndrome Haver Nai 'Millions Knives' Saverem #spoilers #but vaguely

[pendragaryen]

From "Jim Henson's Labyrinth - The Ultimate Visual History" Part 1

#jim henson's labyrinth #jim henson #labyrinth #concept art #art #jim henson's labyrinth - the ultimate visual history #making of #the art of labyrinth #this book is a GIFT!!!🤩🥰 #my edit #i've got a new favorite thing 😍 #movies #fave movies #all time fave movies #fantasy movies #fantasy #brian froud

[lulublack90]

Prompt 16 - Flirt

@wolfstarmicrofic February 16, word count 445

Previous part First part

Remus was glad it was Saturday. That way, he didn’t have to rush. His bed had a ridiculous amount of chocolate—even for Remus— on it. 

“Sirius, wow!—I mean, thank you.” Remus pulled him in for a hug. He relished in the way Sirius’s creamy skin tinged pink. 

He lifted a finger and stroked Sirius’s pink cheek with a featherlight touch. Sirius shivered and blushed deeper. “Like strawberries and cream,” Remus whispered, barely aware he’d said it aloud. He was completely enraptured by the sight before him. It was only when Sirius wriggled uncomfortably in his arms that he snapped out of his trance. “Sorry,” He said as he quickly released Sirius from his arms.

“No, it’s fine.” Sirius blurted out in a rush. “It was just the way you were looking at me was making things happen, and well, yeah.” He finished with a nervous laugh.

“Are you trying to flirt with me, Sirius?” Remus had to chew his lips to stop himself from laughing at how wide Sirius’s eyes went. 

“C’mon, let’s make a start on this pile of chocolate.” He gently took Sirius’s hand and led him towards his bed. He hadn’t wanted to embarrass Sirius, but his own awkwardness made him blurt stuff out without thinking. 

They spent the next few hours sampling a bit from everything Sirius had bought. Remus felt bad for not getting Sirius anything after all the trouble he’d gone to to treat Remus. He wanted to give Sirius something, but he wasn’t sure what. 

He noticed his favourite grandad jumper lying on his trunk. An idea hit him. He moved away from Sirius, leaning over the end of the bed and gathered the wool garment in his hands. 

“Happy Valentine’s Day, Sirius,” He suddenly felt very shy and hoped Sirius didn’t think it was a lame gift. 

Sirius looked up at him, mouth agape. He snatched it from Remus’s hands and hurriedly wrenched it over his head. He wrapped his arms around himself and inhaled the soft material.

“It smells like you,” He mumbled into the sleeves. 

“Sorry, I can get you a clean one. It’s just that’s my favourite one.” He felt a bit embarrassed. He’d only worn it once. He hadn’t thought it would be that bad.

Sirius wrapped himself tighter into the jumper.

“No, it’s mine now.—I love it.— Thank you, Remus.” He smiled shyly up at him. “You’re not getting this back, you know.” He added, holding it even tighter.

Remus looked at Sirius and thought how adorable he looked in the oversized jumper. He was drowning in it, but all Remus could think was he’s mine.  

“Yeah, I know.”    

Next part

#wolfstar #wolfstar microfic #wolfstar fic #wolfstar fluff #wolfstar fanfiction #remus lupin #sirius black #remus john lupin #sirius orion black #dead gay wizards #remus x sirius #sirius x remus #sirius and remus #remus and sirius #grandad jumper the ultimate gift #the marauders #incorrect marauders quotes #marauders #marauders era #marauders fanfiction #marauders incorrect quotes #mauraders #the marauders’ era #flirt

[joeriin]

My Secret Santa (hosted by @teiai-official) for @fullmoondagger!!! Hope you like it!!!!

#my art #fkmt #kaiji ultimate survivor #kaiji #kaiji itou #kazuya hyoudou #teiai gift exchange 2023

[alucardsathomewife]

Happy Valentines day

#i was planning on drawing everyone but then i suddenly got extremely burnt out so my apologies #Valentines day is oddly hitting hard but the best thing i hope for is for yall the enjoy the art :³ #happy valentine's day #alucard hellsing #alucard x reader #alucard my beloved #alucard #hellsing fandom #hellsing ultimate #hellsing #vampire lover #valentines day cards #valentines day gifts #sir integra #i will draw everyone i promise that

[moxielynx]

In the wiki Methonasians have sharp teeth that can tear another Methonasian apart.. so.. Swampfire accidentally getting so angry he bit Heatblast. Swampfire gave Heatblast an apology letter while Heatblast is in a Hospital bed 😂

swampfire was being very sincere in his apology letter he's just really bad at apologizing

#heatblast eventually got over it and did in fact use the roblox gift card #heatblast uses sun neos along with he/him btw :3 #ben 10 #ben 10 fanart #ben 10 classic #ben 10 alien force #ben 10 ultimate alien #ben 10 uaf #ben 10 heatblast #swampfire #xlr8 #ben 10 xlr8 #lynx submissions #lynx posting

[orangephoenix6]

#gravity falls #stan pines #ultimate idea generator #art prompt #fishing hats #making a homemade gift

[sincerely-sofie]

(Sprite sources)

#Darkrai (the ultimate morning person by virtue of not needing to sleep): HELLO I HAVE WAITED 8 HOURS TO TALK TO YOU. LET’S TALK IMMEDIATELY #Meanwhile Twig is groggy and disoriented and barely upright #This is not at all based on my own interactions with my family as an early bird with insomnia #Totally. Pinky promise. #(I’m lying through my teeth it’s totally based in personal esperience) #stuff by sofie #the present is a gift au #pmd2: text post boogaloo #pmd grovyle #pmd darkrai #pmd sableye #pmd dusknoir #pmd2 #pmd eos #pmd explorers #pmd sky #pmd #pokémon mystery dungeon #pokemon mystery dungeon #pmd meme

[spontaneousglitterbees]

to be clear both of them are too nuanced to be kens but consider: it was funny (and thats as much justification as kokichi needs to do most things)

#dr #ndrv3 #kaito momota #kokichi ouma #kokichi oma #danganronpa v3 #danganronpa #barbie #barbie 2023 #not me editing the height charts to make them approx. accurate? #bc they're about 5'1“ and 6'0” respectively which I only know after checking the wiki a bunch in the process of drawing tapp stuff #also the numbers are their birthdays followed by 05 for. iykyk asdfghjkl #also UAGJ is 'ultimate academy for gifted juveniles' bc this is DRV3 #TAPP AU adjacent #glittersart

[colorfulplasma]

He finally proposed !!!

Image Jumpscare

#I'm making this my official birthday gift #To me :) I need their gay energy #meh doodles #sth #art #sonic the hedgehog #fanart #sonic fanart #sonic au #sonic #Sonic vintage #sonadow #shadow the ultimate lifeform #shadow the hedgehog #shadow #shadnic #sonadow art #Shit what did I do to his legs #Posing is hard

[chitsangenthusiast]

[id: a layered papercraft showing mai and ty lee seconds before sharing a kiss. ty lee cradles mai's jaw in her hand as she leans in, and mai has one arm wrapped around her waist to pull her in close. her other arm rests over ty lee's shoulder, and in her hand is a small bunch of yellow, orange, and white flowers. behind them is a circle of red torch ginger lilies and pink siam tulips, all outlined in black to resemble stained glass art. over the entire photo are soft streaks of sunshine.]

for @maileeweek2022 (belated) day 2: flowers // featuring stained glass artist!mai & flower shop owner!ty lee 🌹🌷

"Are those dandelions?" Mai asks, and it's a wonder that there's barely a tremor in her voice with how hard her heart is stuttering, how obvious her hands are shaking as she accepts the dandelions and clover flowers thrust at her the minute Ty Lee rushes back into the workshop. "You caught me by surprise!" shecries back, all sunshine and watery giggling as she uses her now-free hands to wipe at her eyes. "If I had known you were doing this then I would've come prepared! I've been planning for weeks—I have so many specially curated flowers back at the shop just for it!" Mai looks down at the flowers in her hands. They're hastily picked, a far cry from the striking bouquets back at the flower shop with the bruised petals and uneven stems and a clearly hurried attempt at creating even a passable presentation, and yet— They're beautiful. Mai has never pressed flowers into glass before, she's never had the desire to. But already she knows stained glass won't be enough, none of the vast array of colors in her workshop could ever come close to recreating the sheer radiance of such a declaration like these few flowers themselves do. "Well—" finally, the tremor presents itself, overwhelmed exhilaration flowing out to match her racing heartbeat as she asks, "do dandelions and clovers mean anything?" "They do!" and Ty Lee is beautiful. Full of delighted laughter, her eyes endlessly darting from the stained glass piece resting on the table behind them to Mai and then back again. Her cheeks are a light pink, a stark contrast to the shining reds of the glass and her own top, the most stunning color Mai has likely ever seen in her life. Ty Lee sways forward then, closing the gap between them as she slips her hands up the length of Mai's arms, up to cradle her jaw, before tucking her grin into the corner of Mai's gasping mouth. "But I'll tell you in a sec. Come here."

#love confessions through gifting stained glass art.......WHEW <333 #there were so many special flower options to go with for this piece #but ultimately i decided on red torch ginger lilies and siam tulips #both bc i could see them being ty lee's favorites and bc (from my understanding) they symbolize certain aspects of love <3 #also tried smth new with using sunshine as a prop!! #maileeweek2022 #mailee #ty lee #mai #kathcraft #my writing #(+ yeah i 100% did put ty lee in a leopard skirt bc i worked on this on my bday lmaoo)

[witheredbouquet]

drawn for the dragonyule gift exchange on twt, so glad that i could join this year! thank you for hosting, saint starfall ♥

i hope that everyone has a wonderful dragonyule & a happy new year!

#dragalia lost #dragalia lost fanart #fanart #dragonyule gift exchange #my art #if you saw this already no you didn't LOL #sorry i don't post/use tumblr much and i messed up orz #my recipient was ritte! i dunno their socials or anything so i can't tag/link em - but i hope they it c: #food is based on stamina consumables in dragalia lost! chibi beast volk is based off his dragalia mini comic appearance! #anyway. been a while since i've taken the time to “finish” up a piece (and well. have the time to draw at all) so i'm glad i could do this! #i think i'm proud of the final result even though i still have lotsa room for improvement #(desperately trying not to nitpick things and ultimately regret posting this urghghghhhng) #one of the first times i've drawn food! i feel okay with the result hehe #learned that there's a more active DL community on tw*tter for fanart and stuff and i've never been more tempted to join shjdakfasa #plus so many zines are twitter only and i can't see most of the posts without an account #but yeah no thanks just tumblr is overwhelming enough LOL #anyway happy dragonyule/happy holidays to anyone reading this! we've made it through another year—i couldn't be more proud of us!