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Category Archives: Political and Philosophical Musings
POEM: Wins Blowing
Getting in the flow of life is easier, then you think… Wins Blowing “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with … Continue reading
POEM: Victory Lapse
In life, a race well run is found in cultivating win-win situations, not winning at all accosts… Victory Lapse There is won thing A greed He was taken Bought Into Power, money, status His raze well Run And the soul … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Greed, Hubris, Money, Power, Status
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POEM: A Spiritual Homme
A Spiritual Homme We came to, believe, in a power greater, then ourselves. There is only one thing more dangerous than talking about God – that is NOT talking about God. Daze came to This I was tolled There is … Continue reading
Here is a poem about the private-public-private beach sandwich pictured below. This crammed public beach near South Haven, Michigan, is sandwiched between ample private beaches unoccupied… Vacay’ing In Dependence Daze Hear as I share a kittle Piece of mine Apportion … Continue reading
POEM: Celebrating the Forth
Nationalism seems to me to be an over-attachment to geography and an under-attachment to people… Celebrating the Forth Won mourning I awoke Parently in the land of my berth Recalling I had herd Something Or other A bout Flagging borders … Continue reading
POEM: God Less America
The insistence of absolute sovereignty of the state is idolatrous and unhealthy for its subjects, and definitely unhealthy for all “non-citizens.” I vote for planetary citizenship and limit aliens literally to aliens (for the time being)… God Less America Where … Continue reading
Unflagging Loyal T — Owed to a T
Today’s poem is a reflection on the oft shallow love of one’s own land, called “patriotism.” In this July 4th summer season, this poem is a tip of the hat to the “T”… Unflagging Loyal T — Owed to a … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged America, Patriot, Patriotism
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POEM: DJ Sleepy — Owed To The Don’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
As The Don presides over his notion of a 250th anniversary celebration, I have conferred upon him the moniker of “DJ Sleepy” — a nation, a verse… DJ Sleepy A sleep At the we’ll Celebrate in dependence Too hymn self … Continue reading
Posted in News, Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged anti-Trump, Donald Trump
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POEM: Cactus Love
This poem is about when you have a “prickly” loved one, and that creating a little space, stepping back figuratively or literally, can be a healthy form of detachment for all concerned… Cactus Love Love is like Love is not … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Detachment, Love, Relationships
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POEM: Something Shady, On Mother Earth
Here is a poem for a hot summer week culminating in July 4th. May we celebrate Mother Earth in dependence! Something Shady, On Mother Earth In a hot flash of incite On Mother Earth I was dam well contemplating Something … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Environment, Environmental, Mother Earth, mother nature
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POEM: Good, Bad, In Different
This poem is a reflection on a natural tendency to overestimate our own goodness and others’ badness. Hubris is powerfully deceptive; and, much like honesty, humility pays, but not as much as I’d like it to… Good, Bad, In Different … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Honesty, Hubris, Humility
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POEM: Up To, Unparalleled Living
This poem was inspired by the duo of unparalleled parallels in the trifectas of: being completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble; and acceptance, courage, and wisdom… Up To, Unparalleled Living “Jesus promised his disciples three things –that they … Continue reading
POEM: No Locks on Adores
This poem is of the Taoist tradition, treasure of parent opposites… No Locks on Adores I found myself In that plays The greatest presence Away with words The keys of silence Wear there No locks on adores Soully able To … Continue reading
POEM: Every Singular Day
Another poem for the birds… Every Singular Day Be for the light The birds sing Conspiring to commence Every singular day
POEM: Voyage of the Dammed — Owed to Welcoming Refugees
Here is a poem about the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion fortifying nationalistic policies to “turn back” refugees, standing against this international human right previously affirmed by Congress. Let US overturn such a ruling and regain being on the right … Continue reading
Posted in News, Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Refugees, Supreme Court
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POEM: Mustering Up, The Least
This poem is my answer to the false White “Christian” ethnonationalists who have been the dark heart of anti-refugee and anti-immigrant efforts among US for many generations. The U.S. Supreme Court issued two devastating opinions eviscerating the international human right … Continue reading
Posted in News, Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Immigration, Jesus, Nationalism, Refugees, Xenophobia
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POEM: Mercy Me
Practicing compassion on my enemies is the most direct route to rooting out enmity in my heart… Mercy Me Mercy soully peered to me When I got winned Of mercy for my enemy Then, like a dove Or bettor fly … Continue reading
POEM: The Littlest People
Here is a poem about the unseen and unheard masses of people, ignored by oversized people… The Littlest People There are masses of little people Whose scene is obstructed By those who possess Such a little peephole Through and threw … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Inequality, Poor, Powers that be, Rich, Wealth
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Sea Horse Sense – Owed to Gender Fluidity in Nature
Let us celebrate that sexuality in the animal kingdom is not binary, with gender fluidity wildly present… Sea Horse Sense – Owed to Gender Fluidity in Nature Male seahorses are the ones that get pregnant and give birth. They carry … Continue reading
Posted in Gay, Poems, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Anti-Homophobia, Homosexuality, LGBT, Sexuality
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POEM: Progressive Wins
Here is a poem about the growing progressive wins in elections around the US… Progressive Wins The vary workers Who billed the table As their seats Filled buy crappy politicians Are a bout To be taken aback Knot by unfunded … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Elections
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