Tag Archives: Odysseus

The Lesson of the Sirens

Posted on April 12, 2004 by John

I cannot hear the sirens’ song. My ears have been clogged for too long with endless drivel, mindless stuff; but I can see them well enough. Their mouths are moving, and it’s tough to lip read, but I still can … Continue reading →

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Songs for the Deaf

Posted on February 21, 2003 by John

Heart strings be stilled, and bring on the noise that dulls into senseless, hard men hopeful boys; Just pound on the floor, if you must have a beat, and perhaps you’ll vibrate the tips of your feet. We must find … Continue reading →

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The Siren’s Song

Posted on February 18, 2003 by John

Like Odysseus, our great commander in chief (who likes his reports and his facts just in brief) has ordered himself lashed and tied to the mast, and in the ears of his councilors, wax plugs made fast so he can … Continue reading →

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Mediocrity

Posted on January 9, 2003 by John

I had spent more than a thousand rough hours, distaining the coward’s wax in my ears; instead, forcing myself as each note soured to find some beauty in each sound that neared – even the ravening gluttonous song of the … Continue reading →

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