{random poetry #52}

[ Meditatio ]

when i carefully consider the curious habits of dogs
i am compelled to conclude
that man is the superior animal.

when i consider the curious habits of man
i confess, my friend, i am puzzled.

Pound, E. (1885-1972)

take a deep breath, try again.

dénombrement

"france: ten
france: twenty
france: thirty
france: forty
france: fifty
france: sixty
france:
france:
france: sixty ten
world: france what are you doing?
france: four twenties
world: france stop it
france: four twenties ten
world: france that doesn't even make any sense
france:
france:
france:
world:
france:
world:
france: hundred."

wisdom . will . wit . grit  

{random poetry #51}

[ for a mouthy woman ]

god and the devil still are wrangling
which should have her, which repel;
god wants no discord in his heaven;
satan has enough in hell.

Cullen, C. (1903-1946)