*The Romantic* The soul of a Romantic is often tamed or defeated by an opponent that may look narrow but is much larger — Goes much Deeper.Natural Chemistry and Congenial Spirits may win out, but son, it’s a 12:1 Underdog.This…
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People Who Walk Slow in the Wintertime
*People Who Walk Slow in the Wintertime* You know it getsCold Outside,Why do people walk slow in theWintertime? The temperature is frosty and frigid—but is much colder when you’re all alone.It’s too much for me to bear, while IPower walk—They…
She & He
*She and He* She wore a trim pink tank top…That was the color of her nursery five years ago.They named her Rachel, and she was the newest of three…a welcomed addition to theFamily.She holds the brown skin & heart of…
Scrapbook
*Scrapbook* Precious carats of time cannot be restored—Not even byChips off the block.We can only pick up the scrapsand protect this lasting jewel,Even when the next generationFalls Apart. From Art of Mind III: The Evolution of a TrilogyCopyright © 2013…
The Inspiration
*The Inspiration* When life hands them lemons,They make Masterworks.Days that begin as tomatoes—They grind into Heinz Field.You see tomato,They say tomato—But they don’t simply say, “tomato,”but rather, “Fried Green Tomatoes.” This is a world where everydayWalks of LifebecomeMotion Pictures—Given the…
Under the Table
*Under the Table* Didn’t you know? You have to have a D Cup to Pour Drinks,or at least beToo Hot to Handle.Yeah…And if you wanna sell merchandise, thenYou better have the Goods,and you can’t just tell about the offer, youGottaShow…
Imagine
*Imagine* I see an Iris Blossom,Instead of aVenus Flytrap.I capture a Meteoric Rise,Instead ofHanging on a falling star.I already feel Sunbursts,Instead ofSolar Winds.I notice a New Moon,Instead ofParalyzing Gravity.I marvel at a Green Ray,Instead of Running fromA Thundercloud.I refresh at…
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…
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…
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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