Like a river
it’s all just one-way
around the bend, they say
just another lap down the whipple-waves
of human faces, frothing
for a pound of flesh
mermaids
with claws more like
singing out the sounds of life
the lurid lure into the deepest depths
humanity always spoils before
shorelines are an issue
no, ser not me
you’ll not drink the soul
but every protest comes half-hearted
the waves, once seen, always longed for
by child-mind, learned not learning
that the whispers really hide
men’s shapes.
the whipple waves of human faces…ha…nice chris…humanity always spoils before shoreline is an issue…strong….way to fight back brother…
so when does the new job start?
and happy anniversary man…glad to have you on the team…and expanding my poetic repitoire…smiles.
Well, this week’s all training, but technically the job started yesterday. Being good about scheduling posts so they actually still get out there while I’m at work, though.
Good to work with you as well, Bri–and a happy dVerse anniversary to you, good sir. You and Claudia built a hell of a thing.
Chris, so glad to see you have time to write/post…This is so well-written. I really like the “voice” you created. Happy anniversary!
I’m glad your still sharing your writes with us because I’d be lost without you. This expands on your already sharpened skill and gives a slight change of voice as our boy is growing up. Know our love is sent to light your way and lighten your heart.
Thought-provoking… I especially like:
humanity always spoils before
shorelines are an issue
… and thanks, Chris, for your Tuesday contributions at dVerse. I look forward to them each week.