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Philosophy
“I think therefore I am” or some smartarse shit like that is just a meaningless bit of ‘wisdom’ some philosopher shat. They spew out all this bullshit that never means a thing; they simply flap their bloody jaw and give … Continue reading
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Responsibility
The fate that’s my life’s journey; the strange paths I have trod Have led me to one simple truth; there’s no such thing as ‘God.” But rather there’s the feeling that wells up from my heart To tell me what … Continue reading
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Progress
The creaking in the branches spoke of days now long since past and the wisdom of its age drawn in the shadow that it cast. Its head peaked out of the bracken before Cook sailed the sea yet we had … Continue reading
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Sunrise
I love the early morning when Old Sol’s flames lick the sky. It’s uplifting to the spirit; reminds me I can fly. And though many things may happen over this long day The one thing I’ll remember is what Old … Continue reading
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Hate
What is the truth? Why do we hate? Is constant warfare our one fate? Seems since my youth war’s ruled supreme; the nightmare where was once a our dream. In days long past we stood for Peace; we vowed that … Continue reading
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My Enemies
My enemies; the ones I hate are here and now – they’re at the gate! So who are they, these foes of mine; when I look out I see no sign. But important people say they’re there; perhaps they see … Continue reading
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Lim’ricks & Politicians
Lim’ricks matter as much as politicians and such their meaning’s much plainer and somehow much saner and they don’t need a kick in the crutch
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The Bowl
The bowl overwhelms me – there is no other place; the bowl is blank and drear, just like my haggard face. They tell me it’s still out there – the world of my youth, I hear consoling words but can’t … Continue reading
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It’s Just a Phase I’m Going Through
I’m going through a phase in life, it’s called being alive. It’s the only phase I know I’ll have, so I should try to thrive. It doesn’t matter what I do, it’s all left up to me; I can build … Continue reading
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This Land
Ya gotta love this land of ours; from desert to the sea. Every time I look at it, it’s where I want to be. It doesn’t matter how I feel or what’s gone wrong today I gaze out on its … Continue reading
Posted in Australian Wildlife, Green Poetry, Life, Love
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Peace?
Some folk find release imbibing; or is that just surviving? For others it’s the chatter; that leaves my mind ascatter. For me my peace is found in silences wild sound. and life’s music as it flows through the beauty Gaia … Continue reading
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Balance
The art of learning balance while teaching it as well; like learning how to read and write while you teach someone to spell. It’s the path of every parent as their children swiftly grow; it’s learning that there’s more to … Continue reading
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Humorphobia
I was at a rally yesterday and misread a “No Homophobia” badge as “No Humorphobia” this set me to thinking that maybe that is a campaign this world needs too: Humorphobia some folk would say is the greatest crime there … Continue reading
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Ode to Malcolm
One time he had some meaning; one time he made a stand but then that man decided to be the Poobah Grand. And so he sold his principles and auctioned off his soul because he saw the power that should … Continue reading
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The Hill
I sat upon a hill one day and watched the world come by to play. A butterfly came dancing by and waltzed her message in the sky. A bird flew up and sang his song and told me there was … Continue reading
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