America Magazine goes after Thomas Merton
Says no real contemplatives find him useful
It was once a pleasure to read
What the **** happened?

Matt Malone as shallow as a two inch puddle
Merton is clarity. America repressive huddle.
Merton is also ambiguity
Buddhist? Catholic? Broken celibate vows.

Matt Malone's effusive praise for the Queen
I ain't gonna work on Maggie's Farm no more
But I will reread Things Not Seen
Yo Springsteen: All That Heaven Will Allow

Contemplation: America needs to learn how.