Tag: fear of death
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I, Don Quixote Rise Up for Horses
This poem confronts the uncomfortable truth of human cruelty in the guise of equestrian romance. By depositing the saddle and spurs in The Museum of Human Cruelty, the poet provokes a stark reflection on humanity’s selfish reliance on horses for their own emotional baggage.
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The Fiendish Endish
The poem reflects on the struggles of aging and the relentless challenges it brings. It laments the exhaustion of fighting against life’s adversities, capturing the emotional and physical toll of facing losses and disappointments. Despite the dark realities, a sense of resilience through humor emerges, highlighting the bittersweet nature of growing older.
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When Work Slows Down
and to keep a job, from a maintenance crew i heard ”Break something so that it needs repairing”. This wearily reminds me of how many times – I can’t count how many times people make up sorrows and troubles so they can swoop in and solve. This need to be needed often goes too far.…