Monthly Archives: June 2024

Blank Stare

*Blank Stare* Her eyes rise.She gives a seductive glare.But until she knows what she’s eying—This is just a blank stare. The physical scope is far too limited,Her lens can’t expose what really matters. I know what she doesn’t know about

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Me Against The World

*Me Against the World* Never take your eyes off the opponent…Any great will tell you that.Even before the bell,Tyson was the best at that.I’m alone in the corner.Eyes on opponent.Always on opponent.I pace, loosen, stretch, waggle.They may remain steadyor step

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A Salesman’s Omission

“Go out and Live!”Exclaims the world!They sell the notion ofLiving Every DayLike it’s the lastand to not let a single minuteBe lost.With a drowsy eyeand a wavering head—I sit up in my bed,and respond, “How much does that cost?” From

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Hours in Volumes

*Hours in Volumes* Days shouldn’t feel this empty.Sealing capsules without substance lowers already knocked off pedals of will,halting locomotive chains that werebarely moving anyway.I’m still expected to approve the dross and waste of a full 24-hour rotation,and send it out

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For Those Who Can’t Find the Words

*For Those Who Can’t Find the Words* Not everyone can afford togo on a shopping spree of assorted degrees―Education isn’t always earned— sometimes it’s simply paid for.Some may not be legibly gifted,or Do have a say, but just can’t lift

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Promiscuous Birth

*Promiscuous Birth* Only on thisFlawed Earth:The more people you love,The more people breed hate. From Art of Mind: Philosopoems to the World Copyright © 2011 Clyde Aidoo

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The Great Diversion

*The Great Diversion* An Author writes his novel—Hoping he’ll make it big…A Musician plays in his Band –Hoping for a Larger gig.An Artist paints a canvas—Hoping to be on display…Broadcast Majors plan to Announce—They study Play by Play.An Athlete Runs Many

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Flip The Switch

*Flip the Switch* When I walked into your illuminating room,My eyes correlated the Brightness.It may have been this two-fold Ray,That caused me to be so blind.Rendered Dim,I was unable tolook any further.The room remained blissfulStill—The only charge wasIgnorance.When I dared

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It Only Takes One Time

(It Only Takes One Time) A concealed hobby fermenting in dreams\Hours of labor – Turned to Months —Even Years.Hidden from Allogeneic Eyes —Deemed pointless by the Unconscious —“Cute” by friends and family.Only destined to remain UnsentUnviewedUnaccredited/SubmittedPublished/AcceptedAcclaimed: *It Only Takes One

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