Category politics
Hide the Fear of Living
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ (aka The Lucky Few) I went for a walk this morning. Reached the beauty of the briny deep. Upon the surface only was my view; the world below kept its secrets close. I thought of how we judge the world, based on the surfaces we […]
One-Six-Twenty-one
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ Past the time that they were reaching, they lost their way and brought the weeping. While their idol raved and ranted screamed he could never be supplanted And it clashed with the truth of freedom. During the riot I watched alone Watched their fervor to […]
Because We Have Not Stopped
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ A Cento Do we whisper we are too young, we are too old as the moment our greatness flickers? Can we not teach ourselves all this is folly? In the long sleepless watches of the night,? Will they write us down in history with their […]
Sacred Silent Places
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ When many commit cruel murder, macho maniacs brutally rape, mad hermits dream and decimate. While daily tribunes trumpet madness, feasts of destruction, humanity the savage, ravenous beast. We who court peace, do sorrow and despair; have we come too far upon this dark and lonely […]
The Eternal Mystery of Phileas, the Lesser: I Must Admit
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ In a Time of Pandemic and Insurrection. ~~~~~ In this dim season of darkening light, When day is eclipsed by growing night, I walk on, crackling crispness, fast-fallen leaves, Like shots from a distant fight. Stark, bare limbs filter the weakened Sunlight, all that my […]
While We Linger?
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ The tapestry of life I see is darker than I knew. Indigo so deep it’s black scattered with distant lights. Stars or torches leading where? Yet dawn will come in glory reflecting red, orange and yellow. Climbing the sky to white and blue as we […]
Why Isn’t Everyone?
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ I’m so disgusted and depressed; we seem to hate ourselves most. Why isn’t everyone distressed? We are the flambe that we roast. ~~~~~ Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength, Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Unite the World! ~~~~~ See more of my creative offerings […]
You and Yours
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ I went, got my vaccine today. at least I received a first dose. I’ll follow what doctors says. Please, do not stand too close. If you must, I will turn away Largely cause I see no mask. I wish you would walk away But you […]
Peace Seeking
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ The administration changed. Many still hostile. Armed insurrection. Police and rioters die. I seek peace, find only conflict. ~~~~~ Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength, Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Unite the World! ~~~~~ See more of my creative offerings and opinions at: Philip […]
Containment
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ How do we contain what we are? Where are we going at any moment? Will we ever listen to the sky and trees, Let alone the so-called birds and bees? I don’t have answers; perhaps I never will. Still, I will live my life in […]
thepensmight.com 