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Instead
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ I scream my defiance as loud as I can, until it echoes inside of my own head. I’d do it again, but I don’t have a plan. So, I wonder what I might do instead. ~~~~~ Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is […]
Please, Stay Tuned
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Today, I won the lottery for mega bucks and I’m walking around, chest puffed out. What can’t I do? who can’t I be? I suppose the most like person is me. Today, I walked upon the moon, right near where other folk have walked. Won’t they be […]
Far Beyond You
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Soar until you reach the heights. Draft upon the currents to rise higher. Look down upon the vast field of creation. And though, you will thrill in awe, |the cosmos will remain beyond you. Still, you will strive to rise above creation itself; looking for a new […]
Always
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth~~~~~ ~~~~~ Will I find it walking the trail, the trees whispering into my ear? Will I find it waiting along the road, every sign and driver telling me anew? Is it in the squeak of the floorboards. the step I skip so I don’t wake you? Can I find […]
The Mourning Machine
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Everyone must be happy; it’s the law. Get your dental implants, so you’ll smile. There must be no crying across the land, and no tears or wailing on any hand. While you wait, just read a joyful magazine; ads for dear leader and the power he shows. […]
Knuckles on Skull
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Fingers dance, eyes dance, strings dance, swing stance. Banging on the block like a hollow head. The coconut in a cartoon. How else can you make the sound? Knuckles on your skull is the ideal? ~~~~~ Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is […]
Nothing Much
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ I’m going to write the most brilliant verse because I have absolutely nothing to say. I bet you’ve felt that way some mornings, a giant ewer with no water inside of you. Where does the water of life disappear to on days you are certain your vessel’s […]
Through the Maze
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Going home by way of Beat Street. Listen to the mean saxophone rattle the windows and doors. How will you find your way through the maze of bright notes? ~~~~~ Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength, Unite the World ~~~~~ Please, […]
After the Car Wash
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ This is day 5 of the Writer’s Digest Poem a Day prompts. Since I cannot find the comments there, I thought I’d paste the occasional one here. This prompt was After (Blank) After the car wash the runnels of water came down the windshield like streaks of […]
Stepping Out
People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Water trickles from the fountain. The dancers parade through the courtyard. Standing hand to hand and then turn to your next partner. Hear the music and stepping feet. ~~~~~ Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength, Unite the World ~~~~~ Please, leave […]