Category Archives: Poetry

A marble: floating in the middle of nothing

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

The Long Slow Goodbye Our world is dying. We are killing it. We pride ourselves on our adaptability, Yet we are locked in an anachronistic worldview: One that deludes us into believing That what once was will ever be. It’s … Continue reading →

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Sacrilege

Posted on March 6, 2018 by

Gaia, swirling heaven. Mankind blossoms, then explodes; the end: just deserts?

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Majestic sunrise

Posted on November 12, 2017 by

It’s sad but true that one can be Adept at counting numbers, Yet at the same time fail to see Which ones make up the wonders. All things in life may be defined As strings of ones and zeroes. Discernment … Continue reading →

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Once upon a dream

Posted on January 18, 2014 by

There once was just this little bard who dreamt of being great. A tale begins. Words on an empty slate Advent’rous soul, explorer, he set foot upon the path. The way unclear; could not see far sought wisdom from a … Continue reading →

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The root of all evil

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

 

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Fail big for the win

Posted on August 6, 2009 by

Murder one? Slung inside. Poison hundreds? Genocide. Slaughter thousands? National pride. Personal bankrupt? Gee, that’s tough. Enterprise dies? Not good enough. Massive layoffs? Feed at the trough.

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Distraction tactics

Posted on June 13, 2009 by

The voice of reason… it makes perfect sense: when you can’t win, distract the audience.

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The power of change?

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

Earnt through sweat and worry, Beer tokens flow: Out and in, Down and up. Decade-spanning cycles Seem to merrily move; The misery of the downs Lost in distant fog. Folding paper, Chinking coins Representing… What? Stored labour? Money is power. … Continue reading →

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Step outside

Posted on April 2, 2009 by

We are all agreed The Big One says build fences Protection needed. Hide behind the fence Bar enemy from crossing Shoot first, ask later. Defense is offense. Protection is illusion. Tear down the fences. Step outside yourself Pretend you are another We … Continue reading →

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Twenty years of the innerwebz

Posted on March 20, 2009 by

Progress? Define, please. Interminably exchanging emails As both sides miscommunicate; Pick up the phone to talk? Unbelievably passé. Reams and reams stand by To one side of the paperless office; While printers a degree require To double-side copies acquire. Desktop … Continue reading →

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