Monthly Archives: June 2015

Glib liars glide…

Glib liars glide and slide into the state, Attracted by most gleeful thievers there, Who pack their pockets with the gold of fools, Who vote them in to be their slaving tools. Deceit their principle, they worm their way Into … Continue reading

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Men Clothe Themselves

Men clothe themselves in race who naked are To hide not flesh, but souls inferior, Whose undeveloped characters, so frail, Seek other mindless bodies to prevail. Alone, they barely quaver forth a song; In crowds, they march, and shout how … Continue reading

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Follow The Light

“Follow, follow,” The wind cries “Follow!” Follow the light Through the long dark night! Follow o’er hill, Follow through hollow, Follow the gleam Of the dream, and fight! Fight for the flight Of the free swift swallow; Fight for the … Continue reading

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O Glorious Son

O Glorious son of man—another man! Brought up to live in independence true, To justly gauge each purpose you began Responsible to no one but to you; O dear inventor of the wheel-spun cart, Fond singing speaker of poetic art, … Continue reading

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We, The Muses

The sacred muse of love now sings divine As arms around each other we entwine, Where lip on tender lip half whispers “Mine.” Her strings of love do ravish so the air Rare light runs quiv’ring in your glist’ning hair; … Continue reading

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Not Inclined

Does man have will, or is he made inclined To act against the dictates of his mind? Does he have freedom’s tongue to speak his choice, Or is he destined to keep mum his voice? Does a cast tendency to … Continue reading

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Model Life

Small yellow flowers in your hair; Between your fingers long green grass. You held the earth, it held you there; And so you looked; I didn’t pass. You sat there still and did not turn As I, with pen, began … Continue reading

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Waiting

We parted softly in the morning mist, Thick trees about us silver-leaved with dew; You went a winding path of shadows dim, I went a blinding way that blazed with you. Now all day long I picture lightning true— Your … Continue reading

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Brian of Vaston (an alternative history)

Brian of Vaston Had got to the hilltop, Though arrows and spears All about him did ding. Leaping the wall there, Leaped out his sword so keen, Cleaving Mohammed Right through the heart! Moslems ran screaming, Immortal was mortal; Their … Continue reading

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Mountain Homes

The sun has parted, gone goodbye; The light it leaves now wanes and fails. The traffic hushes, thins to die, And faint, so faint, a baby wails. Along the mountains sparks of gold Do tell of homes serene and sure; … Continue reading

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Night is Day

A sense of dawning ere cometh dawn— It stirs in me when my mind turns on, When I wake and see all the stars so bright And I think the thought that I thought last night, But was half complete … Continue reading

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Just Being Me

Jane said, “My mom says she feels like a truck ran her over when she gets her period.” “Gee,” said Evan, “When did she get run over by a truck? Say, what does it feel like being a woman?” “I … Continue reading

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No Self

Joe walked down the street into a strong fresh breeze. He held his arms and hands out on each side, enjoying the feel of the wind. Ron came walking past and said, “Gosh, Joe, you look like, uh, feminine.” Joe … Continue reading

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Hi!

I walk along with inner song, All joyously at ease; The springing earth around me strong Neath swaying tops of trees. A runner past me goes on fast, Alive with his glad might, As up a rise I feast my … Continue reading

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Be Selfish or Be Bad

Joe got a piece of land next to Tom. He planted some corn and when it was harvested gave it all to Tom, setting the huge pile of it right outside of Tom’s front gate. Tom asked, “Why are you … Continue reading

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