On our differences,
the powerful capitalize,
creating the “Us versus Them” paradigm,
and cutting us to size.
“Divide and conquer” is
their modus operandum,
swinging our emotions
like the oscillations of a pendulum.
Science and arts are the restoring forces
that bring us together,
and strive to lighten our burden
down to the weight of a feather.
Artists show us the beauty of the world.
Scientists help us understand the world.
But the forces of division are mighty.
Divisions lead to war,
a most lucrative enterprise,
with fortunes to be made,
and power to be gained.
Love leads to material loss.
To love is to put the welfare of others first.
Who would do that?
Only fools and dreamers, they claim,
unaware of the human shark
going for the kill,
under the cover of the dark.
The victim’s loss is the victor’s gain,
who, when fully satisfied
feints friendship and peace once again.
But only for a short while,
until the next war
promises a bigger loot by far.
Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM UTC
Back to the earth
everything organic
yet another course correction
Jul 4, 2025
Jul 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM UTC
In a land older than history
mystics and dervishes gather
seeking nirvana
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM UTC
In the stillness of night
the gentle breeze
whispers nature's secrets
to the quivering leaves
Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM UTC
First comes excitement
then, insidiously
disillusion settles in
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM UTC
Returned to where I grew up
the house was there
home was not
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM UTC
At the blue hour
the victorious night
routs the retreating day
Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM UTC
The rain on my roof
the rain in my heart
feed on each other
Jun 7, 2025
Jun 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM UTC
5:30 AM on the beach
half sun floating on water
like a broken egg yolk
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM UTC
World in chaos
life must go on
I planted tomatoes this morning
May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM UTC