The medium is chaos. To speak, even to speak clearly, is to add to the noise. When the ears of the speakers do not even hear the words of their own voices. There is a frenzy to increase the clamor. To fuel the fire. The agents of destruction are furious to precipitate. a fall which… Continue reading The Medium is Chaos- first added content
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The Medium is Chaos
The medium is chaos. (More to come. Maybe.)
A Screwball Christmas in July.
The unmistakable aroma put out by an oven full of warmcookie sheets containing mounds of dough mixed with spicesand morsels of chocolate and other tasty ingredients filled theair as Officer Carson, Phil, and Frankie followed Mary Elizabethinto the house. Each of the three men took a deep breath, andthe effect on each was instantaneous. Whatever… Continue reading A Screwball Christmas in July.
Dear Euphoria (Quick Take)
Dear Euphoria, You found me when I was sad, you left me feeling glad. What a friend you are to one in need. These moments I will treasure let me not take their measure let me simply revel in the pleasure of your company.
Death Ray Scatters Thousands (and other Scary Things)
Death Ray scatters thousands Thousands flee in alarm a mad scientist with a sick invention spreading fear and causing harm. Death Ray pointed at your hometown Death Ray zapping up your street it’s a nightmare in the daytime when the man with the death ray speaks. Giant monsters frightening thousands thousands frightened, look what’s up… Continue reading Death Ray Scatters Thousands (and other Scary Things)
Aquamarine and Silver
Think a little while you sit sipping in a public place surrounded and alone. This is pleasant enough. People have travelled far just to sit in this same space to see this same view to hear these same sounds. The rythym of the ocean draws you in: thoughts are dancing across the silver tops of… Continue reading Aquamarine and Silver
Visions of the Universe
Another 2021 Poetry Art Night entry along with the painting “Visions of the Universe” by artist Paul Tibedeau. This version has been modified since the Exhibit. Each one of us with our mind, active and fertile, may host several thoughts each, all at one time, and feeling grand and pleased we come to ponder on… Continue reading Visions of the Universe
Gateway
Here is one of three entries I did in the 2021 Poetry Art Night Exhibit. This poem accompanied the painting “Gateway” by artist Paul Tibedeau . Gateway Through the gateway I see Leviathan docile beneath the tide, Behemoth humbled in its pride, the arm that subdued them both with ease the hand that shall not… Continue reading Gateway
A Doxology
Loving through the ugliness of this culture is not an easy thing. I have a Master who has shown me how, Who loved me first through all my ugliness, Who loves me still no matter how often I fall.
Soothing (Long version)
1. The Impression Water flowing from a channel among rocks of lava in the surf on the bay at Kona. 2. The Wide-view A yellow cloud of Tangs surges and falls with the swells. I write a word or two and pause to take a sip. From the water glass to the page a droplet… Continue reading Soothing (Long version)