"Jizo is an important bodhisattva, an incarnation of the Buddha that has voluntarily renounced Enlightenment in order to guide lesser beings through the realms of creation. Jizo is thought to take particular pity on the souls of dead … [Read more...]
Poem for ALL campaign workers after the election
POEM FOR CAMPAIGN WORKERS AFTER THE ELECTION Sunset will not wait for us but comes as scheduled, win or lose. I know you will not wait but go forward into your lives even though there is always the next campaign. Pausing, I look … [Read more...]
e.e. cummings, eat your heart out!
Although April is Poetry Month, it seems there's been precious little of it offered up on these pages. Of course, in working-class New England, the wildflowers peeking through the grime-covered pockets of still-not-melted snow inspire … [Read more...]
Terrorist Ricin Threat in Seattle – Updated
Letter received by the bars. Letter received by the magazine The Stranger … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Poetry Festival, Lowell, Oct 9-11!
Are you a poet, and don't yet know it? Okay yes, a cheesy line to start off a plug for THE COOLEST EVENT EVER IN MASSACHUSETTS, but it got your attention, didn't it? No, I am in no way affiliated with the Massachusetts Poetry Festival … [Read more...]
Thank you, Eabo for your Red Mass Group post about the death of Alexander Solzenitzin
I won't steal Eabo's thunder, though I don't know why he did not cross post here. Here is the link. http://www.redmassgroup.com/sh... A moment of silence, please, for the passing of a voice of conscience. … [Read more...]
Bach – a meditation and work in progress
[I am already up to draft 5, and figure there will be dozens more - but thanks for sharing and for the inspiration that came from your post, Charlie. I don't know how to correct my original post, so will continue to update this diary … [Read more...]
Poem for Campaign workers … after the election
Sunset will not wait for us but comes as scheduled, win or lose. I know you will not wait but go forward into your lives even though there is always the next campaign. Pausing, I look from face to face and know we will never be together … [Read more...]