Category Archives: Affluence



Anjelica at Venice Beach

Something about the dog-walking widow
Passing, each morning, on Ocean Front Walk
Down at the paddle tennis courts—no quit
Shows. Chin high, scion of talented stock,
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Posted in Affluence, Beauty, Inspiration, Local Color

Economics

Just got the first quarter report—bummer!
Can’t really complain. For thirty-three years
(Mostly with laughter, though sometimes with tears)
We’ve done well. Now? We’ve never been glummer.
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Posted in Affluence, Greed, Poverty

The Dark Side of Chic

We’ve got stuff now they never dreamed of—slick
Built-ins—the massive wide screen TV fit
Exactly to the niched wall, the slim, tricked,
Dual oven, proud in taut cabinet. Continue reading →

Posted in Affluence, Gadgets

Psychotherapy

So there it is; I—indulgent pervert—
Have all the assets Adam had in both
Eden and London. Yet, fully alert
To sparkling privilege, find myself loath Continue reading →

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A Philosophical Inquiry into Population Shifts

Since we’ve built a better mousetrap,
The world takes note and beats a path
To our door, while we, enraged, slap
Those migrants back, nurture such wrath, Continue reading →

Posted in Affluence, Politics, Poverty

Anguish

The upstairs toilet, dammit, just won’t flush,
Happily, downstairs works (most of the time).
The obtuse kitchen sink faucet gushes,
And must be canted, like a drunken mime, Continue reading →

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