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"Breaking Free I" by Mike Roles explores themes of self-discovery and existential uncertainty. The artwork reflects the inner turmoil of feeling lost and the struggle to reclaim one's identity, akin to the lyrical essence of "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls. Through introspective quotes and vivid imagery, it captures the moment before action, highlighting the confusion and hope of finding one's way amidst societal pressures. The piece resonates with anyone who has grappled with their sense of self and the courage to confront life's pivotal moments.
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Artwork: Breaking Free I by Mike Roles Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls • Artwork: Breaking Free I by Mike Roles
“Should I, after tea and cakes and ices, Have the strength to force the moment to its crisis?”
For the first few moments I felt lost, not sure about directions, groping for my helmet and weapon.” “For the first few moments I felt lost, not sure about directions, groping for my helmet and weapon.” “For the first few moments I felt lost, not sure about directions, groping for my helmet and weapon.”
“Even now I haven’t finished sorting it out.” “Even now I haven’t finished sorting it out.”
“Then I got up. I couldn’t find my goddam hunting hat anywhere. Finally I found it. It was under the bed. I put it on, and turned the old peak around to the back, the way I liked it, and then I went over and took a look at my stupid face in the mirror.” “Then I got up. I couldn’t find my goddam hunting hat anywhere. Finally I found it. It was under the bed. I put it on, and turned the old peak around to the back, the way I liked it, and then I went over and took a look at my stupid face in the mirror.”
“The first thing I did when I got off at Penn Station, I went into this phone booth. I felt like giving somebody a buzz […] but as soon as I was inside, I couldn't think of anybody to call up. My brother D.B. was in Hollywood. My kid sister Phoebe […] was out. Then I thought of giving Jane Gallagher's mother a buzz […]. Then I thought of calling this girl […] Sally Hayes. […] I thought of calling […] Carl Luce. […] So I ended up not calling anybody. I came out of the booth, after about twenty minutes or so.” “The first thing I did when I got off at Penn Station, I went into this phone booth. I felt like giving somebody a buzz […] but as soon as I was inside, I couldn't think of anybody to call up. My brother D.B. was in Hollywood. My kid sister Phoebe […] was out. Then I thought of giving Jane Gallagher's mother a buzz […]. Then I thought of calling this girl […] Sally Hayes. […] I thought of calling […] Carl Luce. […] So I ended up not calling anybody. I came out of the booth, after about twenty minutes or