Tag Archives: hubris

dangling threads – September 9

Posted on September 9, 2017 by landl30

9.4.2017 our swagger fails in the flood of whatever comes. so closely fragile is the veneer of our powers —————- we pull the dangling thread on this side, and watch the other sleeve fall off. it’s all connected. more subtly … Continue reading →

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silent trumpets – May 5

Posted on May 7, 2016 by landl30

5.5.2016 the great devils of the day sound siren songs, clamor of greatness if only one will ignore what all is obvious, but instead take and eat for surely you will come to know good and evil and greatness if … Continue reading →

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the back door stick – November 28

Posted on November 29, 2015 by landl30

11.28.2015 the back door stick drops into suburban place   blocking the sliding glass door from entries.   we commute to the burbs they once told me   where the money is   and where people think they’re safe   and … Continue reading →

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affluence kills the gods – October 16

Posted on October 17, 2013 by landl30

10.16 affluence kills the gods believing that nothing else is needed and all that is, is all.   harder than the camel’s eye the illusion of plenty fosters, in place of perspective, despair.   and happy faces smile until it … Continue reading →

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