December 28, 2024 Summary of 21st Century history to date: The world has been taken over by butt-hurt billionaires who think they know more than everyone else & willing to pay to rule the world.
Author: haphapner
Visión Fantasmal
Cowering, humans flee. Rape and murder, enlightened terrors Plough through mortal roads and valleys. Farmhouse walls and hovel stalls tremble. Napoléon’s caissons roll by Goya’s anxious heart dissembles. # The twin horrors enraged Abandoned by raison, the monsters Monarchy, Papacy, uncaged. Outside his pastoral window frames Life evolves, spawning dark monsters, Hollow, vile and evil […]
Implications
On an evolutionary scale and scheme, an individual life is utterly meaningless – devoid of meaning. No human – not Einstein nor Mandela – matters or has an impact on an evolutionary scale. Humans are magnificent animals. That is all. To seek meaning and purpose, to seek significance beyond living … these efforts create anguish, […]
Ode to a Goddess
Rhodopis, plied that ancient trade, Among the elite in the city of sailors she gave. A rosy-cheeked beauty, the spirit and image of Nefertiti did bathe. # An eagle snatched Rhodopis’ sandal, flew far away, To Pharoah’s throne in the beautiful and enduring town. Spying the King, that bird flung the sandal into his royal […]
Remember
Remember when we talked?Our words meaningful or not,Drew us closer, whether cold or hot. Remember when we walked?Our feet carried us along,Whether alone or part of the throng. Remember hence we came.Lean in on how we are the same. Lest we do it all again.
The Talisman
People had all kinds of theories about Stu. Off-kilter hitman, disgraced spy, lazy drifter were just a few of the less flattering ideas. Trust-fund-flunky, globe-trotting adventurer, or adrenaline junky were the interpretations that he liked to foster. He tossed his knife deftly from one hand to the other, blade flashing as it rolled through the […]
The Dance
Shapes, sizes, Bald-heads, bandanas, Amazing, wonderful. Healthy and ill Mingling alike Fluid, flowing. Living, dying Nestled in absurdity. Friends afar yet near Kindred hearts Watch TV Surrounded by cruelty. Silent screams Criss cross the globe. Older, wiser, weaker Yet no smarter are we. Parts missing, destroyed, Living in the moments that we get. Cancerous, healthy, […]
The Actuary
Monotony. Beige and bland. Grab the keys, knife, and lighter – each goes in its predestined pocket. Back out the driveway. Two stop signs, turn right. Cross the greenway. Pass three streets on the left. Round a bend. Another light, red, always red. My grandson’s school is to the right. Watch for kids. Green arrow. […]
Unbelievable Haiku
Unbelievable. Early December roses. Yet another bloom.
Degrowth and Democracy
Modern democratic elections appeal to the mob through glamour and outrage. They monstrously personify the worst of humanity through an uneven selection processes. From time immemorial leadership has been determined through appeal and trade, be it in goats or grain, salt or shekels. He with the most power and appeal has always ruled. HE has […]