Category Archives: Illusion



Resolutions

It’s easy to make firm resolutions,
But goddamn hard to keep them—so cool it!
Lose thirty pounds? Join gyms? Glib solutions,
Empty words targeting our most ghoulish
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Posted in Bullshit, Conformity, Illusion, Vanity, Wisdom

Whoa! What’s Going On Here?

Michelangelo, what’s going on here?
Adam’s schlong’s a bit small, the navel scar
Superfluous—but that’s not what we most fear!
What’s with that flimsy minimal peignoir?
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Posted in Illusion, Lust, Religion

Gayle

Recently a new denizen joined us
Down at the Venice paddle tennis courts.
Some call her the tattooed lady. Some fuss,
Stunned by her loveliness, as she cavorts
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Posted in Beauty, Illusion, Pain, Wisdom

Ah Me!

Is Earth, after all, no more
Than boundaries?
Gods and governments?
Pollution? Continue reading →

Posted in Bullshit, Illusion

Happiness

You know, if the psyche didn’t matter
Happiness would be no mystery—
Frequent orgasm, tasty meals
(While resting in between), Continue reading →

Posted in Illusion

Across the Walk—2

It turns out Joe travels not only to
Reykjavik, but Thailand, Rumania
And Hell itself knows not where else. A true,
New odyssey driven by mania. Continue reading →

Posted in Illusion, Neighbors