among the scattering
of dead leaves
there are islands of green
even on new year's eve
& even in the clump
of maples
every branch
a fine etched drawing
stands against grey
skies ambiguous
& overcast
not hopeful & not hopeless
it makes no sense
to mull all the possibilities
like a solitary exercise
sophistry ain't necessarily enlightenment
yet
to follow the sun
when it actually rises
might be a beginning
--- e b bortz
(published in Jawbone Open Book, May 4, 2012)
(published in opednews.com, Jan 1, 2012)
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4 comments:
"Not hopeful and not hopeless" indeed. The sunrise is the life and love source and all our choices create 2012. Love and thanks.
good tidings & many thanks to you.
Brilliant, Ed.
I love "sophistry ain't necessarily enlightenment," a reminder to be humble and to approach problems with action, not sloganeering.
many thanks Fred...always good to hear your take on things...best regards to you & family for 2012.
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