Tag Archives: Individualism

POEM: Only-ness

This poem emerged from an observation that I made that “Loneliness is the shadow of individualism.” Loneliness is an epidemic in America, the most individualistic culture on earth. This poem goes out to anyone who has ever felt “only,” that … Continue reading

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POEM: Wed to Individualism

In this here somewhat United States, individualism breeds divide and conquer, leaving US, out standing in its field. Wed to Individualism Teeming with victory a loan May the best man win Baring that wring That makes life worth wile Face … Continue reading

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POEM: Sisyphus Shrugged

This poem is a parody of the libertarian bible, Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, where rugged (read “ruthless”) individualism in service of economic wealth and power is lauded above all else. Sisyphus Shrugged Ann ran In the company of train wrecks … Continue reading

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POEM: Enlightenment Not Worth Beings

Conversing in the street At a protest We had a very enlightening pow wow As too in form me He stated with qualm assurance “Protest before enlightenment, protest after enlightenment” A parity of action Like I had never seen To … Continue reading

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POEM: Trust is the Glue

Trust is the glue Sticking me to you The favored few The spoils of many Consume mating The fool Faith and credit Of US Divining Kindly mirror Or unwelcome truth A confidence game And quiet passably Escaped convictions Sow what … Continue reading

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Army of One

Army of One – I’d Settle for That – FUNNY ANTI-WAR BUTTON Army of One – I’d Settle for That – FUNNY ANTI-WAR BUTTON This cool design is linked to a button, but other great Top Pun products like T-shirts, … Continue reading

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What Are Conservatives Conserving?

What Exactly Are Conservatives Conserving (Earth) POLITICAL BUTTON What Exactly Are Conservatives Conserving (Earth) POLITICAL BUTTON This cool design is linked to a button, but other great Top Pun products like T-shirts, bumper stickers, mugs, caps, key chains, magnets, posters, … Continue reading

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POEM: Financial Wizardry

Steal from one You are called a thief Steal from many You are called a financial wizard I like this short poem because it plays with the idea of how we interpret personal or individual acts versus impersonal and large-scale … Continue reading

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How Much is Enough? Enough is Enough

David Sirota writes in In These Times about Embracing Enough.  How much is enough?  I consider this one of the most important questions for humans to answer both for themselves and to work out a reasonable relationship with the other … Continue reading

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