Tag: Poetry
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No Hablo Español
No Hablo Español no hablo español pero bañosmargaritastacosmi casa es tu casadia de los muertoscinco de mayo si –LE – 8/31/26 PS: I live in southern Tucson, in the barios, so there are a few more foods and phrases I can identify, but I think the short verse above catches the essences of my understanding…;…
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Tradition
Tradition tradition isa prison keeps us stuckin the gatekeepers’versions of normal always hindersprogress may be goodfor nostalgiabut never blueprint for life –LE – 8/19/26 PS: Based on a lifetime of observation. To be fair, I do like some traditions. But again, for nostalgia’s sake and nothing more…; -)
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Lunatic Night
Lunatic Night Luna is full tonight WerewolvesFairies and spritesThe spirits ofDruids andLuna – ticsWill be dancingNaked In theSylvanLight Just as they shouldAs they always have –LE – 8/26/26
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Identity
Identity All human Identify isBased on storiesStories we tell ourselvesBased on the storiesHanded down to usSince the beginning ofHuman communication It’s how we establishOur reality These stories are basedOn the selective informationWe call ‘facts’Our vested interests intact Since there are no such thingsAs ‘facts’Just perspectivesAgreed to byHumans in charge The ‘winners’So to speak But In…
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Excerpts From My Annual Birthday Meditation
Each year on my birthday, I meditate and deeply contemplate, not only the last year, but the whole of my life so far (that is, all that I can remember), how I got to where I am and my feelings about that… This year, that happened while I was taking my break from posting. So,…
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Witch-tree
Witch-tree Which tree isThe witch-tree? Ahhh… it’s plain to see. Obviously, the oneWith that ghostly presence Clinging to its bones. –LE – 8/15/26
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Categories On The Old People-Spectrum
Categories On The Old People-Spectrum It seems to meThree categories seemObvious to anyoneWilling to observeAnd a fourth that seemsEvident to me PA (paranoid/anxious)Those who consumeWay too much mediaIn constant fear of deathAnd severe pain SM (sanctimonious/ ‘moral’)The morally ‘superior’In their own mindsJudging everyoneIn any way, differentFrom them or their ownExistential conditioning FFLTG (few ‘f’s left to…
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Nothing There
This will be my last post for awhile. I’m taking a little break; and I don’t know how long it will be… Nothing There Looking around on any given daySurveying what human civilizationHas wrought, the consequence ofOur deepest philosophical thought A tear forms in my eyeSpills and slides down my cheekRaise my hand to wipe…
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Empty Coffee Cup
Empty Coffee Cup Coffee cup is empty…Again.How many’s that today?One, two…ten? I guess I’ll make more…With cinnamon or chocolate, Or perhaps evenIrish cream… Or do I want my usualJust plain, no additives Strong, deep, and dark The color and consistency of My back-lit heart? –LE
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Alibis Abound
Alibis Lives full of alibisDeny responsibilityCulpability Point the fingerSomeoneAnyone elseThe blame We have ourAlibis Our socialCognitiveDissonanceIntellectual dis-Honesty Puts the lieTo progressiveAnd conservativeClaims of Humanity –LE
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