In quitting a job, Rick Belden finds a strange new sensation: freedom.
Father Dream (Pieces): A Poem
The father Rick Belden escaped returns in unexpected ways.
Arrow
The arrow’s course shows the curve of the world.
“Poetry for Men” and Other Problematic Labels
Rick Belden finds that labeling his poetry only limits the reader’s expectations.
Tired of Being a Bullet
Rick Belden speaks about growing weary of being busy and longing for nature and serenity.
Wild Cactus Dancer
Rick Belden writes about the fully-consuming love that binds two people together—and how it ends.
My Life With Iron Man
When Rick Belden was in need of a masculine figure, Iron Man helped him cope with the difficulties of life.
Fused at the Wound
Rick Belden speaks about loving someone you don’t want to fix.
Today Is International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day is now observed and celebrated in over 60 countries. Here’s how it started.
A View Through a Cracked Lens
Rick Belden watches an interview with Jon Ritchie, childhood friend of Jerry Sandusky, and knows only too well what Jon describes.
Soul Is Hard to Find
After all the hard work he’s put in, Rick Belden wonders if there are some things we just can’t change.
Meat
When it comes to lust, Rick Belden wonders what we’re really after.
Use Everything
Loving yourself is the soul’s work, says Rick Belden.
Secret Children: A Poem About Abuse
Rick Belden, with a haunting poem of abuse, the ramifications, and how to move forward
Healing Is Not for Wimps
Sometimes pain and grief are necessary agents of growth in our lives.
Broken Bones and the Father Wound
Through pain and recovery, Belden relates to his father.