22/7

22/7

22/7 is almost pi
But it is not pi
22/7 is something that almost fools
22/7 is something that almost fools;
the world's mathematicians into writing:
Pi.

Doodling

When you sit by the telephone
It is easy to doodle by the telephone
That's the way it is; it's not easy to stop

The devil

They called up the Devil in me.
When I was a full-time student.
Ever since then life has been a punishment.

Nevermore

I will never speak about
my feelings
to anyone
Nevermore, nevermore, says the raven as well

The Bible

The OT is a cuneiform script
the NT is for mathematicians
who are philosophers; which is
a project in itself.

The depths

I will go to the depths
I will kill the guilty one
I want to get drunk.
Just like in the renaissance.
I want to kill E. Renner of H.

The great god
PAN

In a land far, far away
They operated on my brain
Words which I can hear without

VoicE
THIS PERSON

HEKS
Psykiatri er ikke noe annerledes enn Human Etisk Kristent Sosialdemokrati (NOT translated from the Norwegian, because it would lose too much in the translation - lol!)

Light-bulb

When a light-bulb stops working; like a leaf
A star goes out; at the same second?
Is there anyone at all, who shines under the table?
Only time will tell.

1/6

To Claire

I have a good deal to think about. The last day/night when I met you after the knife-stabbing. (Kundalini?) But they did a lot of harm here in the psych. ward. The world is evil and it only deserves misfortunes. Here I am in a place. Where I can drink beer but must monitor myself if I get drunk.

Poem

To listen to poems;
while someone is speaking
To rest on laurels;
while someone is speaking
To be crucified;
while someone is speaking

31/5

No way

Here I can come no way.
Here is everything dead
Here am I

Here comes no way.
Here is everything dead
There were we before

Here comes a way
There were everything was dead
There we are.

Hi, Claire
Nice that you got in contact again. Today is fine with a blue sky. I have been here for a long time now. I want to go home. And since I had sex with you, you are a dear memory; even if we are separated.
I just had to do that.
I miss the life with you even if it came down to lots of sex and beer!
As for Eurovision and Norway, there is a bit of 'Beatles' hysteria about the man. It seems he has taken the girlie-world by storm. I had a revelation about him. His 23rd birthday in Moscow, he got a Kalashnikoff rifle filled with vodka. But he seems a bit clumsy or awkward to me. Enough about that.
I have searched the [military (deleted) - ha ha ha] University of Bergen. It would have been fine to be in the apartment together with you! But that is also just another daydream.
I hope I get out of this prison-life soon.
But how are things with you?
A kiss, a pat and a hug from
Bjorn E. Pedersen
P.S. Smoking has become very dear here, about $AUS35 per packet.

(Translated from the Norwegian by Claire)

Hi, Claire

Sorry I have not had time to write to you. I have had neither the time, inclination nor money for that.
I dream back to the time we were together. I stood with you and you too. Sometimes I drink beer but never get drunk. I have thought of studying in the autumn. Something in the religious studies field. I feel better.
I think it is tough that you are doing it so hard. I think a good deal about sex. When did you say your "new" birthday was?
I have read some books by Umberto Eco. Hope we can see each other again soon. Even if I am not suicidal.

Regards,
Bjorn Erik

Christmas eve

- Actually we should give gifts to the Christ Child on Christmas eve!

- Why do so many sit alone?

- Give that to a little black kid.

- And our kids should get 'new ski equipment'. Because even though our kids were born with skis on their legs, they are surely rotted through by now.

- Rotten kids who bully

Massacres in Iraq etc.

- Really we should never celebrate Christmas eve again

- A bad conscience can wreck your brain and turn you into a Christian!

I for one am not looking forward to Christmas.

Bjorn Erik Pedersen (from the Norwegian)

Hi, Claire!

Nice letter from you. Your Norwegian has gotten better. What do you actually do? For a living, I mean?
I don't really want to get a divorce from you. Maybe I shall move to Fyllingsdalen (Bethany), one step closer to our apartment.
Maybe we must just wait and let the state take its course. We are in fact only separated.
I don't particularly believe in astrology either.
I am thinking of going back to study next autumn.
I miss sex.

It is early morning now. 5:11 am to be exact, as I write this.
Bye for now.

Yours for always, Bjorn Erik

(poems to be revealed on Christmas eve, with present!)

Bjorn Erik's birthday mandala

Bjorn Erik's progressions for 2007.

Sun conjunct Sun, obviously... it's your birthday!

Sun and Moon both transiting your first house. A "double" sidereal Libran, very much needing companionship, relationship and partnership; very dependent on these (also loyalty of Dog!), but also some tendencies to self-centredness and selfishness; thoughts (and, with the Moon, feelings) endlessly revolve around the self as much as around the desired partner, signified by Saturn in opposition in Aries, 7th house (older, and mostly distant by force of circumstance!). A painful situation of loneliness for both, but in some ways easier than a square; enforced separation prevents much squabbling between two Arian individualists at closer quarters! Family and domestic matters highlighted.

Health: sun conjunct Venus and Jupiter - kidneys and liver especially indicated, but health worries could come and go "in phases" with the Moon!

Sun conjunct Jupiter: a good time to travel, even abroad, sign contracts, study or write articles.

With Venus, go to the hairdresser's, buy new clothes, attend social functions and parties!

With your Ascendent also conjunct these, you should have a birthday to remember, indeed!!! (Only wish I could also be there!) Beatles plays, "How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people?" lol Lucky for love and emotional commitments; if this does not mean your sex life, it indicates at least a period of relative tranquillity, progress and prosperity.

Jupiter in Scorpio and Pluto in Sagittarius transiting your 2nd house: Jupiter's materialistic side highlighted, as you experience a great desire to earn more money in whatever way you can, by investments, etc. You set much store on material comforts, and the things money can buy. Could be a generous partner and lavish entertainer. Pluto adds some sharpness to your business sense, i.e. your ability to sniff out good potential investments. Gives a steadying influence also, toning down over-optimism of Jupiter with some common sense! Moon positively aspecting Jupiter: a good time to sign a contract; generosity almost too much; sympathy for other people, especially in different countries and cultures; a desire to support charities.

Moon square Midheaven: beware self-deception and escapism, especially through strong drink, drugs, cigarettes! (lol)... especially in stressful and complicated situations. Best to maintain a steady routine, and keep plans as simple as possible.

Mercury in 11th house (Libra) opposite Moon in 6th (Aries): a great need for many friends and acquaintances, for discussion and exchange of ideas in a social setting (internet chatrooms and email groups, forums, etc. would be perfect for this!). Much nervous tension when this need gets frustrated. Learn relaxation technique? Does the hospital let you have computer access yet?

Mercury/Neptune positively aspected: intellect and fantasy/imagination working hand in hand.

Mercury/Pluto positively aspected: great focus and concentration; a strong desire for self-analysis. You could "get by with a little help from your friends", especially if you had internet (and email) access!

Venus in Virgo, 10th house/Saturn in Leo, 9th house: tendencies to feel sharply critical, especially of partner, can upset relationship, if they get out of hand. Economic limitations (Saturn) frustrate one's desires (Venus). Stability in commitments.

Venus/Ascendent: needing much sympathy, tenderness, understanding, beauty.

Mars in Gemini, 8th house, square Venus (weak): much interest in love and sex, but at the same time inner tension, doubts and conflicts about this,leading at times to despair, insomnia, depression, etc.! Extremely high sexual needs; you must have a satisfactory sex life to feel satisfied in other areas. A certain compulsive tendency to continually self-analyse. Mars negatively aspecting Jupiter: restlessness, as intellectual and physical energy increase. You could also be tempted to gamble.

Neptune in Capricorn and Uranus in Aquarius, 3rd house: Many suspicions and "unusual thoughts" cluster around family members, especially brothers!!! This could lead to confrontations; often taking a deliberately "contrary" stance!