Ignorance is a lie;
A construct of entitlement.
Separation is a lie;
A construct of inflated ego.
Hatred is a lie;
A construct of self-directed loathing.
Powerlessness is a lie;
A construct of apathy.
Racism is a lie;
a construct of ignorance.
Entitlement is a lie
A construct of degradation.
Death is a lie;
A construct of embedded fear.
Poverty is a lie;
A construct of perverted power.
Dominance is a lie;
A construct of perversion.
Construct: A complex image or idea formed
of a number of simpler images or ideas.
Reconstruct: rebuild from the ground up.
Thoughts are things, and words have power to transform;
A construct of enlightenment.
Chula Fleming© 11/16/2017
Categories:
constructs, freedom, growth, inspiration, philosophy,
Form: Free verse
MOTHER SPARROW CONSTRUCTS A BIRDS NEST
under the eaves of
the roof mighty mother bird
sparrow building a
new nest eggs laid still
soil/twigs/rain/trash together
tightly woven mesh
barns and stables, on
structures mud nests tuck under
fields under bridges
~
can find Barn Swallows
across North America
sparrow building nest
under the eaves of
the roof mighty mother bird
sparrow building a
new nest eggs laid still
soil/twigs/rain/trash together
tightly woven mesh
~
fluttering perching
bobbing up an down and out
constructs a bird nest
alas, mother bird
feeds her young chick mouth open
wide receives a worm
4/15/24
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2024©
Categories:
constructs, analogy, appreciation, bird, environment,
Form: Haiku
look at my photos, look at my photos, do you like what you see?
i’ve spent hours posing and editing, just to get the perfect shot for instagram, can’t you see?
listen to my stories, listen to my stories, do you hear my voice?
i’m sharing all the highlights of my life, but i’m only sharing the good,
not the problems or the noise.
notice my followers, notice my followers, do you see how many i have?
i’m constantly checking and refreshing, desperate for validation and to be seen as mad.
validate my likes, validate my likes, can you see my popularity?
i’m constantly seeking validation, from strangers and friends, my anxiety.
appreciate my content, appreciate my content, do you understand my value?
i’m constantly creating and posting, desperate for attention, it’s my only goal, can’t you see?
Categories:
constructs, anxiety, confusion, depression, feelings,
Form: Free verse
Ignorance is a lie,
A construct of entitlement.
Separation is a lie,
A construct of inflated ego.
Hatred is a lie,
A construct of self-directed loathing.
Powerlessness is a lie,
A construct of apathy.
Racism is a lie,
a construct of ignorance.
Entitlement is a lie,
A construct of degradation.
Death is a lie,
A construct of embedded fear.
Poverty is a lie,
A construct of perverted power.
Dominance is a lie,
A construct of perversion.
Construct: A complex image or idea formed
of a number of simpler images or ideas.
Reconstruct: rebuild from the ground up.
Thoughts are things, and words have power to transform.
A construct of enlightenment.
Categories:
constructs, discrimination, inspirational, spiritual, wisdom,
Form: Free verse