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Human

Human

HumanWhat is a humanIf not an angel with devil’s horns? A perfect paradox, built for polarity. Heart opposed by mind,Faith obscured by fear,Union buffered by ego.Body undone by time.Balance. Why?...

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"What"

"What" What are you?  Not who (species, gender, name, profession, nation) But what?Biologists: You are a puzzling monkey with a dazzling vocabulary.  Medieval catholics: You’re a born sinner, suffer incendiary.Reductionists:...

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Who

Who

Who I have to confess something, I haven’t always been a good recycler. So one day, as I was mixing glass bottles with used avocados My brother called me out....

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The Universe Is Sweet

The Universe Is Sweet

  The Universe Is Sweet BeatenBloodiedBelittledYour daughter says “Daddy!” with a smileand you give her a kiss. The Universe is sweet. HumiliatedBankruptedTotal FailureYou walk through the door,and your dog jumps...

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Unicorn

Unicorn

  Unicorn The woman you want most…Is a unicorn.You will never tame her.  Your ring will never contain her.Your name will never claim her.She is wild as the moon,Shimmering white,The ghost...

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Love And Die

Love And Die

Love And Die We are here to love and to die. The best way to do that Is to die first   And spend the rest of your life loving....

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