Deep In November
Autumn’s blazon’s gone. The colors of the woods are Rust and verdgris.
The Green Flash
THE GREEN FLASH There are about a dozen people standing and sitting in a large, high, airy room with windows on three sides. The windows are open, shaded by faded green and white striped canvas awnings. The main one overlooks a long grassy hill which ends in a natural bowl. The flat bottom of the
The Joy Of Lying
I take delight in flagrant oxymorons. I’m tickled when I find them popping out Of statements by officials who have gone wrong But try to plant a reasonable doubt. These bumbling authorities tell whoppers And wonder why they never are believed. The Big Lie, so they think, is the foundation Of trust between deceivers and
Natural Law
Flaky Foont: “Where does it all end, Mr. Natural?” Mr. Natural: “In the grave, m’boy, in the grave.” – R. Crumb
November Conversation
“It’s getting late, old friend,” said Death. And you are growing old.” “But I have light and warmth and breath,” I don’t yet feel the cold.” “Your skin’s too loose for you. Your hair Is white and getting thin. Release your spirit from its lair To take its final spin.” “But I’m still dancing with
A Thought About Veterans’ Day
Perhaps we ought to laud our vets by saying no to any more wars.
One Nation Individual
The Daily Kos for Friday, November 5th, 2021, reported that Oroville, California, a hotbed of Covid-19 denialism and mask refusal, has seceded from both the United States of America and the State of California. Mayor Chuck Reynolds and Vice-Mayor Scott Thompson declared Oroville a “constitutional republic,” independent of both the national and the state governments.
Locking Time
Late autumn chill, but there is fire remaining in the last maple leaves.
Horror Stories
Second Shortest Horror Story I Know The last person on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock on the door. .Shortest Horror Story I know The last person on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a lock on the door.
Kute Kitties
Your cats are practical, As Old Possum knew. If there were nothing else to eat, They’d have a go at you.