False Idols

Once upon a golden calf is now a raging bull Once a saviour walked on water now He walks on oil Surrounded by disciples bent on scorching fertile soil Oligarchies drunk on power will never have their full ***

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/25/2025 7:11:00 PM

You've mapped the political landscape so well Maureen. We're in a maze once again. Pronouncements from the US capital are often at odds with each other. What the oligarchs will sign into law has consequences long lasting. A timely write. Best wishes.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/27/2025 5:17:00 AM

Thank you Brian! I do so miss not caring about american politics, the consequences are not going to remain within her borders. xomo

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/23/2025 3:12:00 AM

Maureen, you are sublime. Glad I saw your poem.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/23/2025 10:05:00 AM

You make me blush. Thank you dear! xomo

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/21/2025 2:10:00 PM

Maureen, you have it pegged precisely! Our leaders and business people may have an idea how things really work in nature, but they would rather sacrifice everyone's future for the sake of short-term profits. Our rules of accounting would look very different if the costs that we all pay were borne by these unethical and amoral criminals. There will be no escape from natural law. We'll be seeing it all very soon. I'd say smiles, but it seems annoying to ponder their stupidity and selfishness.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 1/26/2025 8:10:00 AM

Thanks for that Maureen...I think when they get to Mars, they will be pretty disappointed. There's no place to sail a yacht on Mars.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/22/2025 5:58:00 AM

Well said. There is no escaping nature, I suppose unless you’re rich enough to get to Mars while you can. We’re at tipping point and they know it, they’re banking on it, literally. My brain/heart hurts. xomo

Lin Lane

Date: 1/21/2025 6:43:00 AM

They will only thirst for more power. Maybe a few drinks by water boarding will send them a message? That guy is certainly no savior. Time will prove it. Good to see you, Mo. I've been on sort of a hiatus.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/21/2025 10:24:00 AM

Love your dark side! Water boarding not a particularly Canadian way tho lol… Time indeed, with threats of annexation, plans to expand territory, this canuck feeling like a sitting duck ;), xomo!

Jan Allison

Date: 1/21/2025 6:28:00 AM

Excellent ink, all power to your pen Mo! hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/21/2025 6:39:00 AM

Thank you dear! I was trying to get back to sleep, even counted sheep, my brain kept interrupting me until I got this out. ;), xomo!