Time and the Other ~ Friday, July 10, 2026

This is the other who is subjected to harm and wrong as the unknown is as the wherefore to torture, a word

To read the news, to select what to read
how I pick and choose from what is given
is a gift in itself like my two eyes
subtle how the beauty beholds her feed

in captivity, I choose this or that
slippery slope to pick six or seven

the media as medium has spies
how everything changes with our choices
each choice takes us down the rabbit hole, splat

order or chaos, straight or dynamic
the balance found often out of balance
how another set of eyes makes comic
each choice and decision with just a glance
rejoice, we are free to read, our voices

when, at liberty, we are free to choose
how rare an act to make a decision
only when the first domino tumbles

if the setup guides us to win or lose
such is the background to every action

such consequences from an incision
under anesthesia, if God stumbles
because of all possible worlds, the best
jettisoned with the plans, what takes traction
elected as the last resort to take
consequences arise from what we want
tell it to the hand in a cast to make
endless designs of possible worlds, slant
depth of light in water, give it a rest

to wake up to reality, the greed
obviously from supply and demand

hate is a tool to oppress the other
arguments for and against cannot feed
reason a just cause for war, for justice
makes requirements on people to stand

and remain alert as if no bother
never could distract from our attention
decide if the phrase ignorance is bliss

works without addendum, its better half
right or wrong, intentions cut through the leaves
other than selfishness, the slaughtered calf
no one understands pain than she who grieves
grief comes too late from our inattention

as the details, hidden with the handbook
surrender to each sacrifice, the bones

the gristle God gnaws on, bristle and shake
hands with the demonic, a dirty look
everyone imagines that they know best

unbeknownst to people, as they kick stones
not thinking everything we see, we make
knowledge from the connections at the joints
no one understands this is just a test
obviously, too busy to notice
windows reveal the world outside prison
no one knows what goes on, this is justice

inside, the system breaks down, oh, what fun
solitude, time to think, her finger points

at what you are missing for a lifetime
such is life, someone better knows, enjoys

the beauty of the body without pain
how could you know to do harm is a crime
everywhere, the results always the same

where can you go, the children need their toys
how people as playthings of the rich gain
everything in spirit but no money
rest assured, security is a game
everyone appreciates your hard work
forget the evil in the world, the news
orders reality, why go berserk
rest assured, just take the high road, or snooze
eternally reading bad poetry

take a moment to watch the sunset, breathe
out, exhale, breathe in, inhale, hold your breath

to watch a man waterboarding someone
obviously, an enemy, you leave
remember to do nothing is an act
to say less in the face of ghastly death
understanding neglect, eclipse the sun
remain in light, my love, when darkness calls
everyone knows how to act but this fact

an idea that death is a part of life

words cannot convey my condolences
obey the chain of command, to face strife
rest assured, you will be alone, fences
deconstructed, the world without real balls