"Facing"

When you're facing Herzegovina

In the round of 32

Pray to the goddess Athena

   (that her wisdom carry you).

June 26, 2026

"Surviving"

A meerkat, a boar, and a lion cub

Somehow become friends

Surviving hunger in their little club

The means justify the ends.

June 25, 2026

"Seething"

When you're so done coping and seething

And you're done putting on a show

It's as if you're no longer breathing

And you're left out in the snow.

June 22, 2026

"Arsonist"

If you linger too long at a church

That later burns to the ground

You facilitate the search

For arsonist-seeking sleuthhound.

June 22, 2026

"Stench"

I'll learn Greek and Latin

   (polish up my French)

Then move to Manhattan

   (if I can stand the stench).

June 22, 2026

"Abuse"

A curious part of Love

   abuse, abuse, abuse

Has me asking God Above

   Really, what's the use?

June 22, 2026