It's probably been said before Many times Through time You have to have the root before the branch Before the leaf and flower Post: What about the seed? You teach from observant shapes. The seed is the mystery Said Tree
Category: Poetry
In These Times
In these times I ask myself "Am I against censorship?" "Or, am I against being censored?" There is a difference...
That Thing (a text to friends)
Whatever that thing is, that holds your prejudice. That is what I wish to become. I choose to confront you as what you hate, because I believe in your love.
Stamp Collection
In the mid 1980's I ate blueberries in a 1950's kitchen My Grandmother sat with me She was a collector of stamps One day we sat And she shared with me For my own collection I fondly remember the days of peace When I was a child What were all the things I didn't know...
Peace
You never kill an enemy with a bullet You do it with mercy, and forgiveness For greater is the mystery of our Creator Than a foolish cause for war Mercy, truth, and salvation Weigh poorly in the mind Against a bomb But if you cannot use the proper tool You will never have a strong … Continue reading Peace
The 1st Amendment For Christmas
It is Christmas Day What is the most radical thing one could say? Respecting the culture of the holiday A lawyer asked And Jesus replies this way
Bukowski
No nerve to speak Nothing creative for about a week Maybe I should heed Bukowski What is poetry anyway? https://youtu.be/oovDpLHCrSw
Hear
Of no consequence When meaning is malleable What one says Or does Beware the oppressive definition Listen with love
The First
Grant me freedom To be wrong To search To portray I only seek for peace and love To understand the day Grant me freedom To be wrong Don't tell me what, or what not... To say What A Concept Inalienable Rights What A Concept Faith What A Concept Charity What A Concept Control Who Ponders … Continue reading The First
Local Disaster
The rain comes like a tidal wave Bringing unexpected disaster May we all prepare To love our neighbors at a moments notice And wash away the guilt Of the powerless Good luck to my friends on the rescue Come home safe I pray you find the living And comfort those in need
