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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 […]
Than I Be
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ In all things creative, I wish I was Much more talented than I already be. Although I should practice, I pause. Still, I realize, can’t wait for discovery ~~~~~ Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength, Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Unite the World! ~~~~~ […]
Life, Not Perfection
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ What would we do if someone we love Had no idea who we are or have been? While we stand here and they sit there. We may sit or stand almost anywhere. Neither could nor would love any less, Though our sorrows might overwhelm. Would […]
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 […]
Sometimes
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ Myself, I find, myself, I lose. Sometimes many times a day. It’s not a thing I would choose, Sometimes my life works this way. I wonder, is it the same for you Or is your mood always the same? Are we dropped into life’s stew, […]
After 2020
People Over Politics, Survival Over Surrender, World Over Wealth! ~~~~~ The second month of a new year And I’m not sure why I feel lost. It all seems more than I can bear. To find my way, what will it cost? What I wanted, is it what I want? If this is true, tell me […]