Powers of Enlightenment
I've noticed our Republic's
RightWing Tree of Life
reacts to root-systemic problems
as if oak strong branches
lifted to majesty worshiping heights
of supremacy
need not be concerned
with watering
and feeding democratic roots
of nutrition
nurture
empowerment.
Such behavior feels less intelligent
than a sacred Tree of MotherEarth
More like a gang
of Bully Putin Pulpits
and capital addicted Trumpian Puppets
with boundlessly hungry eyes
and upset stomachs
Trying to feed
from entitled top,
trickling down to lowly
leftover bottoms,
what we must primally breed
from deep down
communing inside
mused toward out
and up
transcendent/immanent
both/and
win/win resonant
organic
uniting experience
Not quite so angry
with enfeebled branched-out leaders
and not mad
with anemic cooperative skills
for resolving which top bully
eating all challenger bullies
will next be crowned King
of the trauma-riddled Republican Mountain.
Meanwhile
democratic grassroots burn
and grains of deep potential nutrition fail
to feel multicultural health
trust
truth
beauty
wisdom
compassion
kindness
Sacred integrity of a wealthy
EarthMothered forest.
Copyright © Gerald Dillenbeck | Year Posted 2023
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