‘If’ is temperamental and hardly worth the effort it requires to hold it still. ‘Then’ is non-committal, swings back’n’forth then comes, then goes, then pendulums at will. In separate states ‘they’ push’n’pull apart; good order […]
Generous Grin
“I don’t want no more than my deserve.” So said the swindler with generous grin. But he knows, full-well, his ball has a curve; a rubbery bounce with plenty of spin. One Man’s Profit – […]
Why Do Some Things?
Why do we fear what we don’t understand? What makes ignorance the beast that it is? Why do we crush what we cannot command? How does good reason make sense of all this? Does logic […]
Roomination
Roomination, contemplation of space; four walls expanded beyond shape and size. Perspective’s perspective so out of place; distance confounds me and distorts my eyes. Lost measures and linear illusions; with points that vanish, leaving empty […]
Another Man Died
Another man died … yesterday at peace. Not the nameless soldier who died unknown. Far from that, far from that in his release. Time now that this rock becomes a corner stone; an anchored turning-point […]
Selfless in Sacrifice
We do not know this young Australian’s name. We do not know his age or circumstance. He lived not for glory, died not for fame. Selfless in sacrifice, we owe him thanks. He’s just one […]
One More Sonnet 