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 […]
Tag: writing
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 […]
Business as usual
For the most part, routine describes the day. Business as usual distracts the eye. Process and procedure keep chance at bay. Method over madness will justify: the practical, simple, the tried and true, reason over […]
Refletions in Silicate
Both sides of me – glass. Across the street – glass. A township’s reflection in silicate. I watch a car, I see it three times pass. Gleditsia – a sunburst in triplicate. Waitress serves coffee, […]
One More Sonnet 