Tag Archives: power

The Status Quo

Posted on September 8, 2003 by John

I hate a Roman named Status Quo!, He said to me. Fill your eyes with wonder, He said, live as if you’d drop dead In ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream Made or paid for … Continue reading →

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Fahrenheit 451

Posted on September 5, 2003 by John

Sitting here talking ’bout the government, divvying up all the blame: easy to say it’s the fault of the president when you see them all the same. I’ve a got a finger to point and complain. Sometimes, my fist shakes … Continue reading →

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This is the Way

Posted on August 21, 2003 by John

This is the way the world is: Drunk, strung out on the euphoric smack Of its own illusions of history Sucking down the bitter pills Like tapioca pearls stuck in the bottom of bubble tea Strained through flavored watered-down sugar … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed

Posted on August 12, 2003 by John

PONTIUS: “Against you, I have great legions arrayed. Your brothers even call out for your death; yet you smile and do not waste your breath with pleading, or seem in the least dismayed. I hold the power to end your … Continue reading →

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Violence

Posted on March 8, 2003 by John

True power isn’t intimidation nor does it manifest itself by fear; lashing out doesn’t help a situation, nor make a solution any more clear. Might has never really made a cause right, only forced gentler souls to be slaves and … Continue reading →

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Evil

Posted on February 17, 2003 by John

Evil, if it is, lives behind the walls in a murky shadow world of self-doubt (who, after all, cannot truthfully make at least a good guess about what is right?) and waits for those who ask ‘Why shouldn’t I?’ but … Continue reading →

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