Tag Archives: Inane

POEM: People of Consequence

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: Replete the Sounding Joy!

The inane static of life often drowns out the good works and awesome joy that undergirds and fuels those “of us” who are building a better world day by day. May your good works and joy be abundant and contagious. … Continue reading

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ELECTION POEM: Won Thing In Common

We had Won thing in common We were consumers Of the evil of two lessers As if Only just At last Defeat the enemy Within Hour strangled democracy Won wring Too rule them all Sending US too Our eternal reward … Continue reading

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POEM: Annoys Pollution

Every wear but hear Beeping phones And nobody at home Impossible to a tone Even with wringing personally With poor timing Watching volumes A little too lewd Mindless won And awe the artless With every bell and whistle Ears unplugged … Continue reading

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POEM: Democracy – as seen on TV

Wherever I land In the electoral whirled Politicians ceremoniously execute The will of the people In doctored fashion Yet an other sort of capitol punishment Delegated to the coroner Turning voting off In a Pyrrhic victory So hollowed by those … Continue reading

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POEM: A Full Life

Charlie’s life was full Every available space laden to wrest His productivity well suited To his interests Taxidermy and robotics This short poem offers a challenge to what it means to have a full life in modern Western civilization, where … Continue reading

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POEM: Rent This Poem

Rent this poem Call 419-244-2169 This simple poem is a parody of commercialism.  This poem mocks the lack of real content in many advertisements.  Unfortunately, countless advertisements bombard most any available space in our lives.  Such ads compete for our … Continue reading

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POEM: Never Wanton Too Leave

In the tree of life I take my leave Looking not To politicians, generals, celebrities, or philanthropists For salvation Re-lying not On triangulating hourly opinions In gluttonous cynicism That fuels no bodies everywhere But their own Leaning not On skulking … Continue reading

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POEM: A Scarecrow’s Doo

My life is very Scuffed up Round the edges Hither too Better than A scarecrow Keeping Snobs a way As they brood Over heir dues Wile They are off Making hay Their own Abrade Turning straw men Into goaled Only … Continue reading

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POEM: Getting It Together

I see tragedy in the world Not as the enemy To be retreated from Nor as an accident Captivating my perverse stares Rather a musing These puzzling pieces Of my heart Shuttered into a million pieces In chanting invitations Entranced … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Day history and reflection

Martin Luther King Day is coming up on January 20, 2014.  MLK Day is celebrated in the U.S. on the third Monday of every January.  The first official celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, as a federal holiday in … Continue reading

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POEM: Twittering Away – Owed to IPO’d

This poem is in tribute to today’s initial public offering of Twitter: Twittering Away – Owed to IPO’d Is there a longing beyond The public stocks IPO’d Buy and buy The Alpha and Beta of existence Reduced to 140 characters … Continue reading

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POEM: Serendipity and Dippity Doo

On occasions I find it easy To believe In sarin gas And dippity doo Rather than serendipity These are not special occasions While many of my poems have an edge to them, my body of work is decidedly hopeful.  This … Continue reading

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POEM: Government Listening

I’d like a government that listens More than listens in And NO, I don’t want fries with that! We need to truly listen to one another, in order to create together a democracy that represents us.  Democracy is an open … Continue reading

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POEM: As We Press Release

As We Press Release The defense department denies killing civilians The state department denies human rights abuses by trade partners The department of energy denies that nuclear power is anything but safe The criminal justice system denies institutional racism The … Continue reading

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POEM: Skin in the Game

Skin in the Game The gods are at war A blood sport for many The spectators are plenty Seeded at the rite and Overlooking the arena As bleachers whitewash The stain power of the players Announcers pooring over each play … Continue reading

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POEM: Empty Plates With Dancing Tales

Empty Plates With Dancing Tales A crowd gathers A performer spins A dozen plates on poles Like angels dancing on pinheads How many are possible?! Worthy of a few coins Fore a collection of small bills [Unmarked except by bankers] … Continue reading

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May Day Street Theater – Corporate Zombies vs. Village People

This is the script for the street theater production that was performed tonight to kick off Occupy Toledo‘s May Day Fest week’s worth of events: May Day Eve Celebration Occupy Toledo April 30, 2012 “The Corporate Zombies vs. The Village … Continue reading

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POLITICAL CARTOON: CEO Jesus – Birthers

CEO Jesus Arises to the Occasion! CEO Jesus really rises to the occasion this week of Easter!  What could be tougher than answering the difficult and often inane questions put forth at a press conference?  In his first go around, … Continue reading

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POEM: Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

Who wants to be a millionaire? Is that your final question? I like this poem because it deals with the theme of money and the theme of questions.  Perhaps needless to say, I have issues with money.  And as far … Continue reading

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