Only Medium Aware Today

Irrelevant anomaly?
individual autonomy

Irreverent reality
(consumate depravity)

Continuing disparity
divisive inhumanity

Nhilist demographics
insidiously tragic...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Austin Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Got the last line, Joe. Expanding the vocabulary 101. Truth is, I got none, but I did, in a roundabout way get the message. You have a great day old friend. Love, daver
Johnson Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Deep thought reality sometimes lets you in, thoughts are deeds, see em pass, across the mind, what a blast, without a hint of sin.... let no evil thought exude, see your sister healthy dude, see aorta shrinking bulge, see it happen , me indulge, cos it can be true, xray says it do, Worked on cousin Alice…. Link her face with trouble too, See her getting better, blue, Thoughts are deeds, the magic place, Within your mind the interface, The helper can be you! Positivity IS our place…. Don Johnson Thank you Joe Maverick….
Johnson Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 4:53 PM
deeper thoughts, they linger within, reality sometimes lets you in, thoughts are deeds, see em pass, across the mind, what a blast, without a hint of sin....
Kendrick Avatar
April 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Like the last line..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Wesley Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 2:13 PM
What great words, had to look up one of them. Sounds like you have pegged humanity with truth in this. We are a strange lot.
Guzzi Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 2:56 PM
wowser glad you switched to an [ic] rhyme LOL it was an icky topic and situation LOL and all the [ty] was making me want a cup! HEY you tease me now I'm teasing YOU! Light & Love
Jones Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 5:55 PM
I vote for line 3! Glad I registered... Nice Write, Joe.. preeshya muchly~N
Onclaud Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 5:15 PM
oh, now i get what this is... riveting, forceful joe!! medium is the message :) huggs, nette
Guzzi Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Only Minimally Aware [or perhaps this was a jole on medium rare? hmmm] if so very trick! so thought provoking perhaps end where you begin by repeating the first 2 lines? Light & Love
Ball Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 4:27 PM
A really good write my friend. I think it's an unconscious defense mechanism. Good job., God Bless, JB
Johnson Avatar
June 4, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Yes Joe , you have it covered, short of words n long on thought, brother, great poem mate! The tough old buggers thought a horse couldn't carry a man till he was 4 . Worn out at 8. Get it off the bloody books mate:( on ya Joe, Don
Neels Avatar
June 4, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Some would prefer to live their lives in a permanent state of medium awareness just to get away from taking responsibility. I enjoyed your thought provoking write Joe ;) enjoy the weekend ;D
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May 24, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Hi Joe, I think we all live our lives "only medium aware" most of the time. If we were fully aware we'd probably be depressed most of our lives. In your normal fashion... thank you for your awakening message! Great write... Lay
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May 22, 2011 at 11:17 AM
"Only medium aware today...Medium Happy"...I don't think there's anything 'middle of the road' with your thinking, Robert! I suppose society will moon whatever it feels as inappropriate. Sometimes peaceful expressions= downright anarchy, thus becoming "insidiously tragic"? I'm probably off track, there's no poetical GPS in here. Best wishes!!! Mikki
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May 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Joe, if I were to think of the world this way, I probably wouldn't want to get out of bed in the morning. It's a very powerful poem with much truth behind it, but I am trying to stay focused on the positive aspects of life. Certainly can relate to these feelings, though. Guess you were glad to be "only medium aware." It's great to see you posting new work! Love, Carolyn
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May 21, 2011 at 2:05 AM
You enjoy being a wordsmith, I can tell!! thanks for your comment today and havea a great weekend, Joe.
A   Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 12:58 AM
Clever and well pinned.. Joe,. no matter the velocity... it will all be what it is... thanks for sharing,..p.d.
Foulk Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 12:51 PM
a beautiful piece of fine poetry Joe
Minardi Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM
very nice.. :)
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May 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM
well done couplet!!
Sweetheart Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 4:07 PM
boy Joe u just nailed it my friend.. these parallels are super and superb in one breath.. much said in few lines but potent few lines luv.. appreciate the great comment on my footle entry.. I am debt free and it feels fine.. only way to fly ...
Song Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Hi Joe-You had me and my 16 yr old looking up these definitions to confirm we got the gist. Nice couplet with a deep message yet a play on word too. Did u mean for the 2nd lines in each group to also have parentheses around them? I love poems like this..it's been a while since I have read any postings...keep em coming. They are great! Gwendolen and Gabby
Brown Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM
I am spending my morning reading wonderful poetry and enjoying it so much. I am so impressed with the poems I have read so far this morning. I am happy yours was among them Joe. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 5:17 AM
a bold rant about life, people and the world, joe.. searing, beautiful piece..:) huggs, nette
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