Category Modern Life
Let Us Speak
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ Please, can speak in present tense to discuss what we say matter to us. What is this? Do you even know? A lack of lifeguards, unvaccinated swimmers who congregate outside? Is it cops being killed, that’s terrible, or random murders of black people. White supremacy may rule you […]
Will Always Be
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! Ducks in A Row ~ Philip Brent Harris ~~~~~ Does your life feel like a Mobius strip, an infinitely endless high wire? Never getting anywhere, still you trip. Or like a spiral, going lower, climbing higher? Perhaps the spiral of a hypnotist’s disc? Do you fall off one watching […]
In This Instant
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! Where Breath Becomes Air ~ Philip Brent Harris ~~~~~ Wherever humans have been, there has been war. In this instant, there is time to change how we are. Wherever humans have been, there has been peace. In this instant, there is time to let all conflict cease. Wherever humans […]
The Enemy is Us
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ “We have met the enemy and he is us.” Walt Kelly, Pogo I understand that love ismore important than power.Kindness greater than anyperson or weapon you conceive.Because love and kindnesscan create a connection, joinothers, become a foundationwhich all may stand upon.Power and weapons createthe illusion of control.Their output […]
Assault and Watery
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water chain. Down came the rain and bopped him on the brain. Out came the sun to dry the water out. The itsy bitsy spider stayed aground to pout. Swore like a drunken sailor he’d not climb up again to take […]
Silence is More
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ Waiting for my party to gather around. Watching as the line crawls forward. Reading of a man seeking for no sound Positing silence is more than its own reward. ~~~~~ Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength, Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Unite the World! ~~~~~ Please, leave […]
A Big Yawn
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ Why must we, on some days, feel like buffoons when we spend those days in yesterday’s rooms? Say hello to neighbors, think the day looks grand but not really present, please say you understand. I don’t wish to insult anyone, call them a clown. Though this is a […]
Isn’t Up to Me
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ I tell you I have no time for art although, I seem to find a way to pass my studio; I stay away. When I go, I’m overwhelmed. Too much mess to contemplate. So, what exactly is the question? Is it why I don’t make it priority if […]
Sarabande for Missing Magic, Redux
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ Missing magic, miracles all vanished, hidden from everyone. From vast spaces gone. Into unseen minuscule interstices, between atoms disappeared. Despite clues, maps and legends, whispered rumors, whereabouts remained unknown Some mounted quests. Heroes came forth. Solo adventurers, robber’s trusts, fellowships. All trekked far, endured miles uncounted. Summits scaled, […]
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