Category Archives: Political and Philosophical Musings

Political Philosophy Writings

POEM: Apportion of Living

This poem is a reflection on the shorter-term compromises we make in life, often made with a sense of desperation or resignation, that undercut our deeper values in the longer-term. The upside is that holding fast to our deepest values … Continue reading

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POEM: Who Gets Too Pic?

In Toledo, in America, and worldwide, video surveillance threatens our democracy, civil liberties and right to privacy. This poem reflects on this “state” of affairs… Who Gets Too Pic? America gets A facial Recognition Of superficial liberties Whenever the state … Continue reading

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POEM: Faith, My Friends

This poem is a reflection on the trifecta of faith, hope, and love… Faith, My Friends “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” –Hebrews 11:1 Life is full Of awe things Hope … Continue reading

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POEM: Awe There Is

Religion in as few words as possible is awe the better… Awe There Is Religion is awe There is Accept when it’s knot

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POEM: Reflecting Pool

A poem reflecting on swamp monster enlightenment… Reflecting Pool Won thing he was The master of self-love The Narcissus gaze Into reflecting Pool Falling in Love His ultimate realization Green with envy At the best Swamp ever And monster epiphany … Continue reading

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POEM: Out Figuring

Not figuring, it out, is the way to transcendence… Out Figuring He had Along tried Too figure Figuring It out Such surpassing subjects And subjectivity Soully to become A transcendent figure

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POEM: A Hole Life of “have to”

One of my favorite “watch anytime” movies is Parenthood. One of the many quotable quotes is: My whole life is “have to” [movie clip here]. In my spiritual dyslexia, I reverse this quote into: My whole life is vacation. For … Continue reading

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POEM: Fallow Fields?

In case you didn’t notice, there is a lot going on. Of course, allot of a tension is paid to all of the fighting. Less attention is directed behind the seeings. I am a big fan of the Gandhi saying: … Continue reading

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POEM: May the Bus Man Win – Owed to Trump and His Netanyahu

This poem is a reflection on the spoiler role that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may play in the tenuous U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the war in the middle east. This poem focuses on what mat be the only … Continue reading

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POEM: Star Base – Owed to a Base Star [Elon Musk]

Elon Musk, the first trillionaire — in the dollared universe — now owns more than 46% of humans on earth. Hear a word from this barred… Star Base – Owed to a Base Star [Elon Musk] A king dumb to … Continue reading

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POEM: Inter Generational

The foolishness of this age cannot recognize the intergenerational nature of our struggles for social justice. May we hold true with patience and steadfastness to causes that are larger than our own lifespans… Inter Generational We dwell In an age … Continue reading

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POEM: Cage Fight™

Nothing says American dream like cage fight. A poem for the occasion… Cage Fight™ Nothing like A cage fight Too celebrate An owed man’s birthday And independence daze Awe the wile The hole nation Cries “Out” What’s the deal?! Bigger … Continue reading

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POEM: Nested Ever More

Being able to see through the commonplace misapprehension of what comprises being a winner or being a loser can make awe the difference… Nested Ever More There are victories, nested within, victories within victories, ever more, victorious. No won Is … Continue reading

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POEM: Just Encase

In case you are having one of those days… Just Encase In case You didn’t know It was open And shut The fuck up

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POEM: The Goods

Simplify. The Goods Is it even passible To get Enough Goods, goods, goods When a singular good Would be amor Then enough

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POEM: True Lies

This poem is a reflection on the laziest form of humanity, demonizing enemies, to oppress and kill large swathes of peoples around planet earth… True Lies Q: Have you ever killed anyone? A: Yeah, but they were all bad. –from … Continue reading

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POEM: Get, The Memo

Apparently, the Disruptor-in-chief IS the bomb… Get, The Memo Did you get Get Get The memo “Blowing things up” Is no longer a metaphor

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POEM: Anew Day

May you have a wonder filled day. NOTE: If you wonder how your day filled up so fast, you are welcome to start your day over at any time… Anew Day Birds sing anew In the mourn breaking A bit … Continue reading

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POEM: Wore No More

I in tend to study war no more forever… Wore No More Along with the sword I laid down the gauntlet Wore no more I proffer a challenge In efface of know more death Wear peace is the weigh Knot … Continue reading

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POEM: Black Pill Shooters

Last Fall, I wrote this poem about mass shooting incidents in America. I didn’t expect the impetus for publishing it would be a mass shooting blocks from my house, and during the best neighborhood festival around. I consider Toledo and … Continue reading

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