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francis (@phrancism) - Collective Profile | New York, US art, poetry, and thirst traps Recent posts: a close-up, low-quality image of a woman with brown hair and dramatic makeup, speaking with her mouth open. text overlays in spanish are visible at the bottom of the image., a man with short hair and asian features is looking at the camera. he is wearing a zip-up jacket with cream and navy blue stripes., sunlight streams through a large, arched window, casting geometric shadows across a textured wall. the reflection in the glass shows a building facade, hinting at an urban setting., a shirtless man with dark hair takes a mirror selfie while lying on a bed with a yellow pillow. he is wearing a necklace and looking at the camera., a sunlit restaurant dining room features a wall adorned with a grid of decorative plates, casting dramatic shadows. blue chairs surround elegantly set tables, highlighting the modern interior design., a man poses in front of a building with a scooter parked nearby. the background features a lake and mountains., a silhouette of a building with a dome and statue on top is set against a vibrant orange and pink sunset sky., a serene sunset casts a warm glow over a coastal town nestled on a lush, green hillside overlooking a vast body of water., sunlight streams into a modern interior space, casting dramatic shadows across concrete walls and a warm wooden floor. the geometric lines of the architecture create a minimalist and visually striking composition., a park bench sits beneath a vibrant archway covered in lush purple bougainvillea flowers. the scene is set in a garden or park, with greenery visible in the background., a close-up, low-angle shot showcases the intricate, organic structural elements of a modern building. the white, curved beams and concrete surfaces create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow against a clear blue sky., a man wearing a white t-shirt with red spanish text on the back is seen from behind. the text appears to be lyrics or a quote about love. he is seated in a venue with a crowd visible in the background., a view through parted curtains reveals a cityscape with terracotta rooftops, a decorative balcony railing, and a tall metal chimney against a bright blue sky with a few scattered clouds., two bicycles are parked on a cobblestone street next to a canal in amsterdam. the warm sunlight casts a golden glow on the historic buildings and street lamp., a shirtless man with muscular back muscles kneels by an open window, looking out at the sunset in amsterdam. the sun casts a warm glow and a rainbow lens flare across the scene., .
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A close-up, low-quality image of a woman with brown hair and dramatic makeup, speaking with her mouth open. Text overlays in Spanish are visible at the bottom of the image.
Started learning Spanish again.
A man with short hair and asian features is looking at the camera. He is wearing a zip-up jacket with cream and navy blue stripes.
Sunlight streams through a large, arched window, casting geometric shadows across a textured wall. The reflection in the glass shows a building facade, hinting at an urban setting.
A shirtless man with dark hair takes a mirror selfie while lying on a bed with a yellow pillow. He is wearing a necklace and looking at the camera.
A sunlit restaurant dining room features a wall adorned with a grid of decorative plates, casting dramatic shadows. Blue chairs surround elegantly set tables, highlighting the modern interior design.
A man poses in front of a building with a scooter parked nearby. The background features a lake and mountains.
A silhouette of a building with a dome and statue on top is set against a vibrant orange and pink sunset sky.
Sunlight streams into a modern interior space, casting dramatic shadows across concrete walls and a warm wooden floor. The geometric lines of the architecture create a minimalist and visually striking composition.
A park bench sits beneath a vibrant archway covered in lush purple bougainvillea flowers. The scene is set in a garden or park, with greenery visible in the background.
A close-up, low-angle shot showcases the intricate, organic structural elements of a modern building. The white, curved beams and concrete surfaces create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow against a clear blue sky.
A man wearing a white t-shirt with red Spanish text on the back is seen from behind. The text appears to be lyrics or a quote about love. He is seated in a venue with a crowd visible in the background.
A view through parted curtains reveals a cityscape with terracotta rooftops, a decorative balcony railing, and a tall metal chimney against a bright blue sky with a few scattered clouds.
Two bicycles are parked on a cobblestone street next to a canal in Amsterdam. The warm sunlight casts a golden glow on the historic buildings and street lamp.
A shirtless man with muscular back muscles kneels by an open window, looking out at the sunset in Amsterdam. The sun casts a warm glow and a rainbow lens flare across the scene.
The sun sets in Amsterdam.
Sunlight streams into a modern room with a concrete structure and large windows offering a view of city buildings. The polished wooden floor reflects the light, highlighting the minimalist design.
Charli XCX was on the same flight as me to London. I have been blessed.
A dog sits in a window frame, looking out. The dog is an Australian Shepherd with white, brown, and black fur. The window is framed by a red brick wall and a grey stone ledge.
A close-up shot of a red buckeye tree in full bloom, showcasing clusters of vibrant red flowers against a backdrop of lush green leaves.
If Charli XCX and Slayyyter did a tour, it would be called “bratwor$t.”
A classic red brick townhouse in New York City features a grand entrance with a white double door, flanked by stone steps and an ornate iron fence. Sunlight casts dappled shadows from a nearby tree across the building's facade.
The sky is filled with dramatic, orange-tinged clouds during what appears to be a sunset or dusk. The warm hues create a beautiful and atmospheric natural scene.
: Today marks ten years without alcohol, and while I’ve written before about the love I felt for all my past selves, on this day as I think about the last time I ever drank and the years prior, I’m channeling my love on just one. Love for the reckless one. The one who once felt like wasted potential. It had been the end of a fourteen-day bender when I took stock of where my habits had led me. I couldn’t help but connect the streak of blacked out weekends with everything that was ailing me both physically and mentally. I remember those sixteenth months of a depressive episode that seemed to have no end. My body is still marked with signs of that era: a scar on my face I don’t remember getting, a fractured hip bone from a drunken fall through my apartment’s roof. Countless times before, I’d entertain the thought of giving up drinking, but I couldn’t let go of the euphoria it would bring despite how short it would last. Despite the toll drinking took on my body, despite the shame and anxiety I would feel the mornings after when memories of the embarrassing, violent things I had done would start to piece together, I held onto the delusion that all of this was okay. Every drink became a way to fall deeper into that delusion, but that summer morning, I decided to face the truth head-on. It was scary to admit my recklessness. To recall every stupid thing I had done and said. To feel regret knowing what I could have been had I never drunk. What I’ve learned from these years of sobriety is how scary sincerity can be, especially when it comes to being sincere to oneself. I can think of so many times where I was caught in delusions of denial and insecurity, where it felt easier to run away than to take an honest look at myself. But facing the shame gets easier each time. I’ve chosen the clarity of feeling every emotion that makes me human, even the painful ones, for I’ve seen how they’ve grown into something beautiful. So today I feel humility. I feel grace. I feel love. Love for the reckless one who had the courage to be sincere. For the one who recognized that a life without drinking still contained so much potential.
A close-up shot of a building's exterior showcases ornate architectural details, including arched windows with wrought iron bars and a decorative facade bathed in warm sunlight.
: You never told me how late the sun would set here, the way it would linger, linger, low in the sky, not yet ready to end the day, as if to say, “Hm, I think night can wait.” And with that glut of sunshine, how could I say no to everything that came my way? I get it now, this life you lived. Driven by ambition and vanity and this endless chase for something beautiful. Oh, what a delight it’s been to keep saying yes. Yes to last minute concerts. Yes to dancing like no one’s watching. Yes to disco, to Dada, to rococo. Yes to pata negra and jasmine-laced breeze and swimming in lakes and bike rides through green pastures and three cold brews a day. Yes to touch. Yes to love. Especially to the kind I never tired of giving. The sun has dipped a little lower now, and I start to remember that horse I saw playing in the water. It made me think of you, and the horses at the farm, those old, majestic beasts, born and bred to gallop at breakneck speed. A lifetime of racing now rewarded with an epilogue of rest. I know when the sun sets I’ll have earned mine—just like them, just like you—an epilogue filled with memories of every yes I could possibly say. And so long as the sun still shines, I’ll let the possibilities come. I’ll be ready with all the love I can give. So long as this day has yet to end, I’ll be that young colt: brave, eager. Ready to run.
A narrow European street bathed in the warm glow of golden hour. Historic buildings line the alley, adorned with charming street lamps and a visible 'Ristorante' sign.
An open door reveals a stunning view of a serene lake and rolling green mountains under a bright, cloudy sky. The scene is framed by a balcony with a decorative railing and a rich, rust-colored curtain.
A man in a black baseball cap takes a mirror selfie, showing off his muscular back against a rustic brick wall.
A unique perspective shot looking up at a building's courtyard, with windows framing a bright blue sky. A tall plant adds a touch of nature to the geometric architecture.
Looking up at the sky between colorful buildings with ornate balconies, this image captures the charm of a European cityscape.
A sun-drenched building facade features an abundance of hanging plants and flowers cascading from baskets and planters. The warm light casts long shadows across the textured stone and metalwork, highlighting the charming urban greenery.
A close-up, head-and-shoulders shot of an Asian man with short hair and a simple gold necklace.
A narrow European street lined with tall, old buildings and balconies. The street is illuminated by ornate street lamps, and a few people can be seen walking in the distance.
An aerial view shows a patchwork of agricultural fields, creating a geometric pattern across the landscape. The varied colors of the fields suggest different crops or stages of growth.
A group of people sit on the grass at an outdoor festival as the sun sets, casting a warm orange glow across the sky. String lights are visible overhead, adding to the festive atmosphere.
A striking black and white photograph captures the sweeping curve of a concrete spiral staircase within a modern building. The minimalist design emphasizes geometric shapes and the raw texture of concrete, hinting at an art gallery or museum space.
A man in a black tank top and a white baseball cap flexes his bicep for a selfie. He is holding a phone in his right hand.
A vintage street lamp stands tall next to a historic brownstone building, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
A close-up selfie of a man wearing aviator glasses and a black zip-up jacket. He is resting his head on a rust-colored pillow.
A view of a modern cityscape framed by the arches of a large industrial bridge. The water below reflects the bright daylight sky.
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