"Silence, they say, is the voice of complicity. But silence is impossible. Silence screams. Silence is a message, just as doing nothing is an act. Let who you are ring out & resonate in every word & every deed. Yes, become who you are. There's no sidestepping your own being or your own responsibility. What you do is who you are. You are your own comeuppance. You become your own message. You are the message."
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse
---Leonard Peltier
THE TROOPS MUST BE TOLD THE TRUTH. THE TROOPS MUST BE TOLD THE TRUTH. IT IS UP TO YOU. AND UP TO ME. AND TO NO-ONE ELSE. YOU. ME. WITH LOVE, BMT =========================
The Henge Stones
Atte Nytte They Walke Ye did not noe That they could goe They talke And nod theyr grizl'd heddes Leav theyr mossie beddes To whisper auntient Lore While the Moone flees from the Shore And Darknesse reigns as afore.
Thei maun't be seene By Mortal Eie; 'Tis Death to spie; But whan the Sunne Hath his Race begun Thei silent falle Stand stille and tall Agaynst the Skie None noweth why; Theyr Silence thei doe keepe; Whilst we wax wide awake Thei Slepe.
======================== [Numerous Stone Circles are seen thruout the British Isles and Europe. Many are in danger from encroaching "development", roads and industry. LEAVE OUR HERITAGE ALONE! The word "henge" in Anglo-Saxon, means "hanging", referring evidently to the Lintel stones of Stonehenge. "Hanging Stones". The word was mistakenly used by archeologists, however, to apply to any ancient Stone Circle; hence, in the Modern meaning of the word, "henge" means "stone circle". If you have any trouble with the spelling of the poem, just sound the words out loud! BmT]
Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I like The Classics and feel a little strange in the modern world. I am a product of a basically European education, plus the radicalism of the Early Left, and the utopian hopes of the Flower Child '60's. Now I'm detached and cynical about it ALL. But still, havin' fun and looking forward to each new day!
Often I feel I can sense future events in the world -- and they happen as I predicted.
My Philosophy
Live and let live, tell the truth, go by the Golden Rule, Speak Truth to Power
What Gives Me Hope
We ain't none of us gonna get out of here alive. So enjoy! People do things that are just AMAZING!
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
I'd set up free clinics for spaying and neutering cats and dogs, free to the entire public at ALL times, to deal with pet overpopulation;
and, I would put FREE dispensers for condoms in ALL public restrooms, men's rooms and women's rooms, to deal with the AIDS crisis as well as human overpopulation. I would also put in FREE dispensers for the "morning-after pill". I would fund these by a special sales tax on Viagra and similar drugs! Put these in ALL public restrooms in hotels, motels, gas stations, restaurants, colleges, high schools, etc.etc. Along with Sex Education pamphlets, also from FREE dispensers. Cut unwanted pregnancies, STDs, and the need for abortion services. Save the State LOTS of money. Set an example to the rest of the world!
What/who changed my life and why
Most recently [I've had a long life], Poetsagainstthewar started by Sam Hamill, that started ME writing poetry and now that's important to me. Earlier, having a child; earlier, meeting an Anarchist at the college I went to; earlier, going off to college; earlier, coming across the works of Shakespeare when I was 14, and despairing.
Testimonial on Jun 16, 2006
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May this Midsummer bring you love, light, and laughter.
Thanks for being that beautiful flower my friend! Coz you certainly are the best! And this flower is... May you be richly blessed! And....may you have an awesome week! Be happy always!
A friend gives hope when life is low, A friend is a place when you have no where to go, A friend is honest, a friend is true, A friend is precious, and that My friend.. Is YOU! I'm ever so grateful to you for being that precious friend, Coz I know that you my... May joy, peace, love & good health reign in your heart forever! Have a gorgeous week my friend! And...Be happy always!