I wanted to do the “good morning Vietnam” greeting that Robin Williams did in the film but it looks absolutely ludicrous typed out. SO, if everyone could just do it one time in their heads for me as we take a second to remember a truly remarkable man. Thank you so much!
I coined the term Snark Ages a ways back. Of course, when I say coined, I mean thought of momentarily, uttered a brief mental snort and immediately went back to bedazzling my camel’s Sunday saddle. I mean, it’s like who only has one camel saddle these days? Step up your camel game yo.
Anyway… I thought it an appropriate way to describe the culture in which we are currently living. A space where rhetoric commonly out duels reason to our collective detriment. Plus it’s a half decent pun.
When the aesthetics of the position trump the legitimate facts we have big problems. It’s like during a magic trick, misdirection. Look at the pretty assistant over here while I surreptitiously place the coin into my pocket.
It is possible the preceding paragraph contained a thimble full of symbolism. I have zero interest in being more transparent as I’m already the recipient of enough death threats as it is from friends and family:)
Today’s rhymes are not directly tied to any one of those random concepts but it doesn’t take much lateral movement match up with all of them. I called this, Seers, April 17, 2018.
Light can be harsh upon the eyes
Either in UV or other guise
Sometimes in place to masquerade
The game of death that’s being played
Directing gaze towards the shine
Produces massive glowing signs
Like an eclipse in human form
The pain sent an attempt to warm
Unless you wish to blinded be
Look not at truth’s face too deeply.
Thank you to everyone for the kind thoughts in regards to my annoying headache fiasco. Things are not too bad today for which I am extremely grateful.
I wish you all a peaceful and joyous Sunday afternoon. Sunshine and merriment for all!
-Alex Blaikie
dReadpoetssobriety
A fractured mind held together by cellophane and some used tack.
I have a camel’s saddle. Seriously, or as seriously as one can without a camel.
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Watch out..it’s a snark attack!
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Love the term snark, funnily it’s a word I use myself a lot around my house. Thank you for following my blog by the way x
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Lots of symbolism in many lines of yours. Just in case not everybody can always leave a message, I’d suggest to add the like button, as well. Maybe there is one, just didn’t load?
Anyway, pleasure to meet you and read your writing and poetry!
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Haven’t heard the word snark in ages.
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I had to comment after reading your opening paragraph. I am going to like whatever comes after it because you spoke so highly of a certain man whom I LOVE. You must be a great man, too. Thanks.
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Much obliged, thanks so much!
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