BOOKS
Ever since I was little, writing books has been my dream. I started many but finished few. And those few never saw the (publishing) light of day. I usually gave up after around 40 pages and I can barely look at my old work anymore. I might upload something from my teenage years one day, just to give you an idea. Or not.
Then I tried to get a poem collection published for a while. The idea was to combine my writing with pictures from as many different contributors as possible … but that didn’t really work out either. So no books yet. Sorry.
Song adaptations
Translating songs into a different language (in my case either German or English) is quite a challenge. But it is great fun too! Finding the right words and rhymes to make it sound good while still preserving the meaning and feel of the original song – in a way it’s like a puzzle. I like it.
I’ve been interested in this field of work for several years now, and I’ve managed to create a few good translations (or rather adaptations). Here’s a selection:
If you want me to write an adaptation of your own work or your favorite song, feel free to contact me!
Subtitles
Subtitling is an area that I haven’t really found the time to get into yet. I’ve written the official German subtitles for some of Chris Thompson’s (supricky06) videos on YouTube a couple of years ago. I’ve also written several German subtitles for Shane Dawson’s old clips, but he never put them online. Too bad!
Other than that, there’s nothing much I could mention in this section. I think audio description might be a really fascinating field of work. Would be fun to try that someday.
If you want me to write your subtitles, feel free to contact me.
Poems
Over the last decade or so, I’ve posted countless short poems on Facebook and/or Twitter whenever I felt like writing. Poetry is what got me most of my Facebook fans. It’s more or less become my main creative focus for a couple of years. Here is an extensive collection of my favorite poems. Reading through all of them might take a while.
Your pain is over
Mine goes on
You're free now
I am not
Again my eyes feel hot
It's only me now
Empty, sober
You were my special one
I get it, you've been wronged
It doesn't make you right
You're keeping up a fight
So needlessly prolonged
No need to be so tough
And always in defense
I, too, have had it rough
This contest makes no sense
I don't mind being a name on your list
Of people you kissed or brought pleasure
Another adventure you treasure
I don't find a crowd spot degrading
Just don't make it dull when we're mating
My instincts tell me to stay close
While yours tell you to hide
And to respect the cure you chose
I can't stay by your side
I'd love to hold you when it's bad
But that's not what you need
So while your sadness makes me sad
I wait and let you bleed
Fingers caressing your temple
Kisses slide up from your chin
Silent you give an example
Of how to quiver within
Eyes and mouth closed, earlobes warming
You're leaning back to let go
You know when I start performing
There's just enjoying the show
