Moon wane

Reality has no natural kindness for humanity.
Yes, we survive
some even thrive
for a time
But look at all this destruction, unnecessary terrors
flung upon each other and all the rest that Earth provides.
Vicious activity to resist fetid memories
layers of misery repeat, rhyme, become unrelenting din
of damaged children and their kin.


7/9/18


We need to know our friends
and our enemies
how to make more friends
and no more enemies


7/12/18



Can't afford lying veils
down here in the real man-made world
shocking scenes too everyday
for surprise


7/13/18



I feel quite certain in my calm,
grace of acceptance, untangled
moving free through my silk-washed dreams
while the puppets play their roles below, so droll
(until, we know, as always pain works through; I turn
as if to say:  "No more" while falling beyond control or
desire for control, or desire at all)
(no Buddhist smile; unbalanced, just tired)


7/11/18