Reasoned emotion,
the right and the wrong
Obverted direction,
both weak and both strong
Impassioned, enlightened,
the mind and the soul
The moment on fire
—humanity whole
(Villanova Pennsylvania: February, 2021)
Je Ne Je Ne Sais Quoi
Science is a tool to skew the world,
in form its weakness shows
To measure, rate, and catalog,
what in essence stays unknown
I’m not against its formulas,
but the philosophy it breeds
Its laws to serve and fertilize
—a deeper planted seed
(Tolentine Hall: February, 2021)
Preaching To The Choir
News to confirm,
and not to inform
A slap on the back,
new patrons reborn
To pander or slander,
a partisan line
No minds to be changed
—their chorus reminds
(Dreamsleep: February, 2021)
Good Bye Tomorrow
“Free speech for me,
but not for thee”
All bridges burned
—an ashened dream
(Dreamsleep: February, ‘Nat Hentoff’ 2021)