Category Archives: Political and Philosophical Musings

Political Philosophy Writings

POEM: Proper Preying

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Top Pun

This poem is based on a traditional Zen story of two very different perspectives on what was seemingly a straightforward thing, revealing the importance of our inner lives. The story pits two Zen monks, one who is a monk smoking, … Continue reading →

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POEM: The Beat of Exclusive Clubs

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Top Pun

Other than for hardcore atheism, my spiritual beliefs ran the gamut, something for everyone. I am a spiritual mutt. Probably the most apt description would be “unorthodox.” I detest fundamentalism. I was raised Christian and spent most of my life … Continue reading →

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POEM: A Head of Belief

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Top Pun

I’ve heard that the longest distance is from the head to the heart. This poem is one take on this. I’ve been known to get stuck in my head, even well-intentioned, disconnected from my heart. A Head of Belief He … Continue reading →

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POEM: A Mirror Student

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Top Pun

Looking at myself seems to be a common denominator in successfully working through interpersonal issues. Reflections from others and the world around me can be very instructive on the nature of my inner life and its knotty workings. Taking care … Continue reading →

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POEM: Job One

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Top Pun

For a job I be looking… Job One My job Is to see you As God sees you Nothing more Nothing less

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POEM: Dawning of So-called Civilization

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Top Pun

Uncertain daze I am not such a fan of civilization. I am learning to value disillusionment. Who needs illusions? Seeing the good, the bad, and the ugly seems like a better way to realize our dreams. Dawning of So-called Civilization … Continue reading →

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POEM: Barren His Soul

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Top Pun

I wrote this poem in 2018 when the Donald Trump hush money case with porn star Stormy Daniels was being investigated as a violation of election laws. Unfortunately, years and years later this case is just coming to trial. When … Continue reading →

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POEM: Hope Ungraduated

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Top Pun

This is a poem that plays with the fact that I graduated from Hope College. I have literally graduated from hope! Of course, hope is not simply something that can be metered out in a “graduated” fashion, and neither hoard … Continue reading →

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POEM: The Lessen of Mirror Nihilism

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Top Pun

On occasion, when someone thanks me for doing something, I have been known to say, with a bit of satire, “If I didn’t do it someone else would.” Of course, in a great many instances, this is not true. My … Continue reading →

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POEM: An Artist And

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Top Pun

This poem is a reflection on the tension between an artistic vocation and the pull to become a commercial success. Creating art and monetizing art are often extremely different things. An Artist And She was a consummate artist Sow she … Continue reading →

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POEM: What is De-served?

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Top Pun

In a grievance-filled whirled, there is often attention brought to rights violations, particularly when it is one’s own rights that are violated. Of course, rights are meaningless without responsibilities to secure those rights. This is where the chasm in securing … Continue reading →

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POEM: Baby-ize

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Top Pun

We awe start as twinkles in someone’s eye’s. Reflecting on this may help us recognize our common origins and shared destinies. Baby-ize She looked at me Without pretension In two me That soul window As easily won As lost From … Continue reading →

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POEM: People of Consequence

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Top Pun

Our actions have consequences. We are people of consequence. The ends are determined by the means. Unfortunately, the inanity in our culture, which may, much of the time, seem harmless in it meaninglessness, meets up with epic crimes against humanity. … Continue reading →

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POEM: Rat Race Religion

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Top Pun

This poem is a meditation on the banality of evil that arises from good people doing nothing when it comes knocking at their doorstep. This accomplice-ment is aided by a blinding enmeshment in a rat race offering, justification for ignoring … Continue reading →

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POEM: It’s Awe Poetry

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Top Pun

This is a poet’s poem, particularly for those poets who employ free verse, which might not be recognized as poetry. Personally, I can guarantee that my free verse is worth every penny. It’s Awe Poetry He said “I don’t see … Continue reading →

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POEM: The Hole of Life

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Top Pun

Sometimes life leaves you only shitty choices. Of coarse, in many cases, making at least some choice is better than doing nothing or living in fear. Fortunately, whether we make a choice or not, a new set of choices arise, … Continue reading →

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POEM: Love is Never Having to Say “Thank You”

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Top Pun

Community organizing can be difficult and thankless. I am grateful for those who do such work. Thanks! Still, at times, won’s work can become a bearin’ place, yielding cynicism and skepticism, even of those who appreciate you. Tossing aside potential … Continue reading →

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POEM: As The Whirled Goes Bye

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Top Pun

When I look out into the world, I often get the image of chickens running around with their heads cut off. I see an addiction to “winning” that disconnects us from creation, others and ourselves, and in supreme irony, races … Continue reading →

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POEM: Nobodies

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Top Pun

The powers that be school us in learned helplessness. The powers that be want to convince you that you are a nobody, in their scheme of things. Well, good people, I know plenty of “nobodies” who are awesome wrenches in … Continue reading →

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POEM: This Poet’s Prayer

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Top Pun

This poem reflects my basic spirituality of ever moving toward One’s vision of the good, even as my view is a dim reflection. The One thing that I can judge my progress on is my commitment to this path yearning … Continue reading →

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