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Surrounded by the Wasteland, in this Instance Sleep

Surrounded by the Wasteland, in this Instance Sleep   He sleeps alone.  We always sleep alone— All humans sleep inside their nightmares, dreams And souls.  Our separate spirits sleep and moan Like Caesar feeling Macedon’s regimes Extended far beyond this Roman’s tiny...

Among the Stench of Abasement, a Sonnet for Good Friday

Among the Stench of Abasement, a Sonnet for Good Friday Where poetry is from is far away Or cavern deep, or both, or just a girl Who passes on the sidewalk, hair a-sway, Or even one full man whose hair is curl, And curl and curl persuading in their black, As black as...

Nursing Nutrition on Your Knees

   Nursing Nutrition on Your Knees Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem  When humans scold you, turn to flowers and vines. Combine them.  Morning glories are ideal As therapy or zazen.  Blooms are mines For...

Serendipity Almost

        Serendipity Almost Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem  A mother in Japan advised her son With haiku words.  He planned to see The capital.  Perhaps he wanted fun, A palanquin and social silk degree,...