How can we keep from

losing heart in the face of

so much heartlessness?

~

Every heartlessness

requires those with a heart

to face it and stare it down.

When the heavens dance

with the Moon and Jupiter,

does it matter which one leads?

~

When the heavens dance

 with either one of these, it

matters not one whit who leads.

Why’s it always seem

that any decision made

will, consistently, be wrong?

~

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?

~

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.

Why are some content

with embracing other’s fears

without thinking for themselves?

~

Feeling our fear, or 

 that of other’s is not as

hard as thought can be.

Is it a good sign

when we begin to look for

questions rather than answers?

~

When asking questions

our minds remain open but

not so, when seeking answers.

When Bradford Pears bloom

and Cherry trees are budding,

how can snowfall be forecast?

~

The influence

 of climate change deniers

has bud-washed these trees.

When a zen master

said, “Don’t side with yourself,” was

he just trying to be difficult?

~

The zen master knows

that there are no sides to take

in perfect states of being.

When these mean spirits

wrap themselves up in virtue,

how can we best redress them?

~

The answer, my son,

is to find another line

and put them out of fashion.