Category: Business
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Evasive Vacation
This poem’s summer vacation turned into a nightmare of disillusionment, crushed by the weight of death anxiety. Instead of finding solace, and transported from the burdens—of work stress and family conflicts—death anxiety’s baggage came along. What was meant to be an escape became a painful reminder that fun and peace is elusive and expectations can…
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Nuanced Bobby Kennedy Junior
Bobby isn’t just another voice; he’s a cultural whirlwind challenging America’s complacent health system. Amidst a mass panic driven by death anxiety, he urges us to question the status quo of diet and medical care. Few grasp his profound insights—can we afford to ignore a true visionary?
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Energy Wasting Male Politics
Politics demands courage and critical thinking. If you can’t embrace uncomfortable truths and battle your own anxieties, step aside. The petty hierarchy games are tedious distractions. Real leadership requires focus on facts and genuine problem-solving. If that’s too much, enjoy the fights from the sidelines while “thinkers” take charge.
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Henry Bergh’s Earthy Work
Henry Bergh, the trailblazer for animal welfare in America, revolutionized how society views and treats animals. As we commemorate his birthday this August 29th, let’s celebrate the audacity that sparked real change. Without his contrarian spirit, the respect animals deserve today might still be a distant dream?
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For Indigenous
Thank you dear reader for allowing this link to appear over there It is for a different perspective that Adds to Not takes away Much love, your Poet and dna-indigenous & white skin friend Deb
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Thank You Governor Gavin Newsom
Thank you Thank you Democracy thanks you Fairness thanks you Critical Thinking is applauding you The way forward is not about holding candle vigils holding hands and prayers What is the forward way? A-C-T-I-O-N ! A-C-T-I-O-N ! ACTION ACTION We Want Action! Much love, Poet Deb
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What Drives Academia?
Every academic discipline reflects a fundamental human desire to deny death and death anxiety. Failures across various fields—medicine, economics, political science, psychology, and journalism—can lead to death.
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Tectonic Patience
The poet expresses a deep impatience regarding humanity’s treatment of Earth and highlights the importance of awareness and connection to the slow, patient geological changes of our planet.
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Living Above the Universe’s Bakery
The poem reflects on the experience of baking simple bread on a balcony, symbolizing a shift in perspective about abundance and contentment. Through the metaphor of a flat wallet, it emphasizes the joy found in basic ingredients—water, yeast, and flour. Ultimately, it advocates for simplicity and a healthy lifestyle, rejecting excess.
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Online Critical Thinking Therapy Workshops for Happiness and Self Actualization
The Foundation for Critical Thinking provides online education that helps improve decision making and mental health, which better insures having a happier more fulfilling life overall.
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Not Set In Steel Steve
Steve, a skilled carpenter and my husband of over 30 years, embodies the qualities of wood—flexible, sustainable, and versatile. Despite nearing 80, he remains adaptable and inventive. Our bond is strong, likened to his relationship with wood, enriching the lives of those around him. He is truly invaluable.
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Music of Thieves
Who really owns music? If all musicians are mere thieves of air’s ideas, then aren’t we all just borrowing from existence? Commercial artists may claim ownership, but in truth, the sounds belong to the universe, leaving us to ponder: does art escape possession altogether?
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Big Business at the Movies
The poem critiques Big Business watching movies about extreme weather while simultaneously congratulating Donald Trump for mitigating their financial fears related to environmental threats. It highlights a disconnect between entertainment and reality, as they remain oblivious to the alarming implications of climate change, represented by an unsettling, volatile atmosphere in American politics.
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The Press’s Pressure
The independent press plays a critical role in promoting democracy through diligent reporting and investigation. By challenging power and uncovering corruption, it empowers the public to seek truth and fairness. This pressing effort nurtures a healthy democratic culture, encouraging citizens to critically engage with information to safeguard their rights and values.
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Death is not the Devil
The poem expresses a struggle with internal beliefs and fears, questioning the origins of these thoughts. The poet confronts their brain for instilling fear, likening it to bullying and expressing a desire for empathy instead of fear. It emphasizes the emotional turmoil caused by these frightening narratives.
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Censorship of Solar
A heads up for everyone who doesn’t know yet. That when haven’t seen enough good news about residential solar in the US, it’s because it’s being censored. It’s being deleted. It’s being “Reported” for this and that reason that have no merit by scaredy cats. Home solar works great! The censorship of home solar is…
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Inland Adults
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Adult Children, snug in their cozy cocoons, naively dismiss global warming, as mere bedtime tales told by Coastal People. They’re lulled into complacency, believing in fairy tales rather than facing harsh realities. As the ocean rises, they remain pampered and idle, swaddled inside their dry comfort.
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A Terrified Hat
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In a world overwhelmed by chaos and endless struggles for supremacy, the content reflects a poignant disillusionment. The poet questions the cyclical nature of violence. Drawing inspiration from MAD Magazine, the poem expresses a sense of boredom and resignation. The plea “Why-O-Why?” underscores a longing for understanding amidst chaos. Ultimately, this is a heartfelt commentary…
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For Rent
In a world where our daily lives are confined from 8 to 5, hidden emotions and experiences fill our spaces—bedrooms, closets, and tools. If we could share our true selves and understand one another better, we might cultivate a deeper peace and connection among all. Much love echoes through these reflections.
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L.A.’s Professional Fires
This post seems to romanticize the hustle culture, portraying success as a relentless race fueled by adrenaline and flashy achievements. It suggests that merely showing up guarantees trophies and recognition. One must question the depth of this narrative, as it appears more focused on appearances than genuine accomplishment or fulfillment.
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Seeing the Fire Wider
In Los Angeles, there exists a knowledgeable perspective that understands and appreciates deeper truths, offering guidance and insight to those seeking enlightenment and clarity.
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Distrust in the Groceries Stores
The post reflects a heartfelt concern about the harmful food options available in grocery stores that contribute to severe health issues like cavities and diabetes. It highlights the author’s journey over 40 years in search of organic and sugar-free alternatives to promote better health for everyone. Much Love, Deb Poems.
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Death Awareness At Work
The poem critiques corporate responsibility practices that lead to layoffs, age discrimination, and workplace anxiety regarding mortality. It highlights the fear of aging employees being dismissed due to a company’s obsession with profit margins, ultimately revealing the underlying dread surrounding death that influences human resource decisions in a corporate environment.
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Grassy Freedom
The poem illustrates a compassionate figure freeing trafficked horses, drawing a powerful parallel to child protective services saving children from abusive situations, indifferent to societal judgment.
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Why Fireworks? – Dedicated to my good neighbor Maria in Noisy Puerto Rico
Fireworks? What is a basic human why of them? Setting off explosives won’t cure poor diets, indigestion and constipation. Sure. The excitement & suspense physically clinches, presses on internal organs and sphincter holes, squeezing out toxins to keep on drinking and eating in. Sure. Late night boredom and fear of the dark is within seconds ignored. In a…
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Real Organic Good To Do
Blood tainted by industry renders everything profane. In a world of apathy and smoke, true organic goodness remains. Choose authenticity over the sterile embrace of corruption.
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The Blogger’s SEO Angst
Poet Deb expresses anxiety about the dangers of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for her blog. She highlights the risks of using ineffective strategies like keyword stuffing, duplicate content, and excessive ads, which could lead to disastrous outcomes for their blog, ultimately stating that improper tactics could result in its demise.
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A book about “What Poetry Brings to Business”
https://press.umich.edu/Books/W/What-Poetry-Brings-to-Business
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Paid to Be Positive
A boy dreams of getting paid for being positive, and as he grows up, he, along with others, makes a living by spreading positivity.
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Female Rising
The era of male dominance is crumbling. Women are rising, resilient and forgiving, ready to lead alongside men. Embrace this transformative moment of unity and strength.