Category Archives: Politics

I met a man

Posted on January 1, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

I met a man the other day who told me “There’s another way.” Maybe it was the drugs he took; he certainly had a diff’rent look. I decided that he must be mad; or, worse still, evil and bad. Then … Continue reading →

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Ramblings on Xmas

Posted on December 24, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

That god bloke floating up on high sent his son down here to die. To cleanse us of our ‘sins’ it’s said and so we killed the bugger dead but still at Xmas time each year we celebrate, with lots … Continue reading →

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?

Posted on December 22, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Where do we find a meaning; a reason for this life. When all we ever focus on is battles that are rife. Where is the common ground where we can stand as one. If there is an answer, has the … Continue reading →

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On Unsoundness

Posted on November 26, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

“Why can’t I be rich?” I asked him, as I looked at the wealth all around. “Why must I live with nothing, when for so many wealth does abound?” “Why can’t I live in that mansion where artworks and treasures … Continue reading →

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A Meme’s Lament

Posted on November 8, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

“Please ‘Like’ me?” begged the Facebook page; showing it’s true developmental age. “I need some ‘Liking’ or I’m not here; please click the box, make your love clear.” “Without your love, I’ll lose my rating; if it’s not love it … Continue reading →

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Lies!

Posted on September 8, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

A litany of lies parade before our eyes. ‘Facts’ without foundation flood from the TV station. Propaganda flows from where profit grows. The corporate nation rules and treats us like fools. But it’s us who will swallow words so plainly … Continue reading →

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On Monks & Marines

Posted on July 5, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

In the protest movement, as in all facets of life there are what I call Monks & Marines: The “Monks” are the more esoteric among us who work for change through consciousness changing and The “marines” are those who work … Continue reading →

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Anthtropobscenity

Posted on July 2, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

I look around, what do I see; a human tide washing over me. A flood that overwhelms us all, humans flourish in Gaia’s fall. On the crest of the wave me all ride; a wave that’ll break on all that … Continue reading →

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War

Posted on June 24, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

“I’ll go with a gun and kill them”, said the soldier boy of my youth but I was led by the old men’s stories, not the words of truth. In my minds eye I stood proud on a glorious battle … Continue reading →

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The Meaninglessness of Misspent Youth

Posted on May 27, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

I understood so little, I didn’t see the truth; will I ever know what I didn’t in my misspent youth? Nowdays when I see and I read from there there’s new meanings and reasons to care. The music of madness, … Continue reading →

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Futility

Posted on May 27, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

The futility of killing kids learning how to live; The futility of doctrines that have no love to give. The stupidity of dying to try to prove belief; The stupidity of thinking this will give your cause relief. The death … Continue reading →

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The pointlessness of “Who started what?”

Posted on May 27, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

“We’re making the world a better place!” he says with the sincerest looking face. “We’ve just gotta kill all those out there, because standing up’s a thing they dare; they try to stand ‘gainst me and you” Our righteous rage … Continue reading →

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The Law

Posted on January 31, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

“But it’s the law” he bellowed “a line we must not cross” and his religious dedication left me at a loss. For many things are legal, but does that make them right? And if there are unjust laws, should we … Continue reading →

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Chickens

Posted on January 15, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

This is an ode to the poor headless bird; a fowl often seen that never is heard. It’s as though there is one reason alone that this poor creature has ever grown. It’s here to feed us, this hapless chick; … Continue reading →

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Alone

Posted on December 23, 2016 by a foolhardy florilegium

Alone now flies the flocking bird and less now is Dawn’s Chorus heard. The world we knew crumbles to nought; exhausted by life’s battles fought against a foe who knows no fear although our own end we bring near. As … Continue reading →

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