Droplets fell on my skin, rhythmically, from an unmeasurable height.
My hair stood up, but not out of fright.
I stayed still, and that marked the end of the night.
It didn't erode my soul, but solaced my spite.
Unrealistic expectations are a curse
nobody lives up to our high standards
~ a one-way ticket to disappointment
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: 2nd place 2025
Feeling something’s not right
a general dissatisfaction
or persistent fundamental flaw
I look inward for a cause.
Dr. Hubris, at your service!
Self appointed, to discover,
diagnosis and cure
the very footsteps he makes
in the wilderness of Psyche.
But what he finds is the same
basic ignorance he always finds,
an ignorance at the core of it all
so basic there is no cure.
And so his footsteps change nothing
except leave his tracks
across this pristine ground
the ground his projecting creative mind
self-identifies as flawed….
(10/8/23)
Delighting Aaron head to feet—
Courts cascade, of precious oil, sweet.
Drips pleasure cruise without restraint.
An ointment of the healing saints.
Best perfume’s poured on savior’s feet.
A sinner’s sorrowful heartbeat.
Tenderly her tears, mix, acquaint.
An ointment of the healing saints.
Now— trumpet’s precious altar call,
At service end, for one and all.
Anointing from the flask, no taint.
An ointment of the healing saints.
Ten virgins in engagement hold.
Keep Spirit warm, the eve is cold.
Don’t wait ‘til lantern waxes feint.
An ointment of the healing saints.
9/24/2021
“At that time the kingdom of heaven
will be like ten virgins who took their lamps
and went out to meet the bridegroom…
But while they (five) were on their way
to buy oil (Holy Spirit), the bridegroom arrived.
The virgins who were ready went in with him
to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.
Matthew 25:1,10
Donald Trump is a flimflam man
You look where he points so he can
Give Russia an edge
The Ukraine the hedge
Whilst Kurds get the Turkey trepan!
There's a fly in the ointment...
This one is a ripper!
'Cause that darn fly,
Has got me caught up in his zipper...
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