How does one remain
composed, even sort of sane
when confronting pain?
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An unexpected
sanity may come when our
hearts open as we suffer.
How does one remain
composed, even sort of sane
when confronting pain?
~
An unexpected
sanity may come when our
hearts open as we suffer.
Could you tell me please
why we do things that make for
unease and disease?
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When puffing a fag
and chasing the rush, thoughts of
consequences are a drag.
What cost comes with fame,
but lost anonymity,
and, at what expense, success?
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Success has a price,
tis true. But I’d rather pay
my pittance than not be seen.
If you met a man
with seven wives would you think
you were headed to Saint Ives?
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Such vast abundance
of great connubial bliss,
surely gave Cornwall a miss!
When the heavens dance
with the Moon and Jupiter,
does it matter which one leads?
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When the heavens dance
with either one of these, it
matters not one whit who leads.
What does poetry
have to offer to a world
in such dire need?
~
Though poetry can’t
change the world’s great need, it can
change the way the need’s perceived.
Why’s it always seem
that any decision made
will, consistently, be wrong?
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But you must decide.
For choosing not to decide
is another decision.
If some poets were
to run for president, what
would their slogan be?
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You can rest assured,
though they claim to love the truth,
lies and hatred will prevail.
When we are busy,
how best to avoid errors
brought about by rushing?
~
To avoid saying
whoops, it might be best to pause
before jumping through those hoops.
If we could have known
in the past what we know now
would things be much different?
~
Access forsight with
crystal balls and tarot cards…
Hindsight’s always much clearer.