PREFERRED PURPOSES-:-
subdued
delicate
light
complete
anonymity
yet MEETING FAMILIAR
conditions
yellow
blue
arresting
brightness
had SPREAD FAR&WIDE
forfeiting
romantic
atmospheric
glittering
glory
Sue outshone her brother Lee
He was a druggie, liar, thief, a never-do-well
Sue was an occupational therapist
a wife, a mother, an outstanding citizen
Their mother put Lee on the highest pedestal
making up fraudulent accomplishments for him
and excuses when he was popped into jail
it was always a misunderstanding
Sue kept her mouth shut at first
But when the lies and preferential treatment became unbearable
she finally said something about it
Her mother disowned her
Losing Lee and his admirer was no real loss for Sue
Cogito, ergo sum
His thoughts are a-bloom
He thinks, therefore he is
He feels his brain a-whizzz...
Yet an attitude of gratitude
is no mere platitude
A simple 'thank-you' is never for naught
~ and that is today's food for thought
George judged 'the classics' pretty slim pickins
Reading them, his mood soured and sickened
George much preferred trash
Which cost little cash
Then he tried Shakespeare ~ said, 'What the Dickens!'
Pickle brine
Not so fine,
Blackberry wine
When I dine.
written March 7, 2022
for absolute, pure fun!
Stillness as potentiality poised in silence
Or action kinetic in desireless nonchalance
In meditation do we dwell in emptiness
Or celebrate bliss throb rapture in fullness
Do we calibrate experience by memory imagery
Or are we unfettered and spontaneous in our entrée
Is our practice a discipline regulated & regimented
Or are we flowing in childlike trusting surrender joy elated
07-October-2020
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