Perspective #1

Surrounded by Seclusion,
Absorbed in Apathy,
Huddled over Hatred,
and Looking around Lustfully,
He is.

The Makings of Mankind.

Surrounded by Serenity,
Absorbed in Absolving,
Huddled over Harmony,
and Looking around Lovingly,
She is.

The Hope of Humanity.


Perspective #2

Ending with "Right"
is Correct,
by finishing
without a fight.

But, starting with Ending
is better by far,
for Ending with "Wrong"
is not "Right."


Perspective #3

How is it:

A blank canvas has
no morality, and yet
it's vulnerability is
pure?

A chimney's soot has
no sin, and yet
it's filth is
ungodly?

A brownie's stench has
no will, and yet
it's nature is
both
sinful and
heavenly?


227 Days

there's unforgiving steel
in this forgiving smile.
my fingers smell of smoke, the
remnant's still glowing on my porch.
yesterday's beer cans lie crumpled.
aluminum musketeers in the bin.

there's unfamiliar family
surrounding this kid in
insecure surroundings.
now safe from the security
of my blind elders and unsure
of my income or outcome

but how-come i feel so safe?