Tag Archives: moon

POSSESSION

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Universal Octopus

There is a fire that consumesand the fire that illumines. There is Desire and there is Love. Those motivated by Desiresee things they wish to possess,things they do not wish to possess,and other things –of no interest whatsoever. Those motivated … Continue reading →

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FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Universal Octopus

Blue shorts, stained white shirt,street market playground of dust and dirt.Without the moral imperative of mustand the enforced need to understand,he dances in a circle,holding a yellowed bodhi leaf in each hand.With all the self-assurance of thirty inches high,he has … Continue reading →

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FOOL MOON

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Universal Octopus

Abolishing the moonby draining the poolis an occupationfor the fool. .

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THE 1944 EDUCATION ACT

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Universal Octopus

Leaves blowingin a windthat has no origin(and no destination). Shadows fallingon an ancient wall(fall and fade). Still the childrenwatch the shadows fall.And learn and learnand learnto name them all(before they fade). Handsreaching fingertipstowards a distant,uncomprehending moon;clutching in frustration(shattering its reflectionin … Continue reading →

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CHRYSALIS

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Universal Octopus

Livingness, held in place, projects the image of a face. The face itself no more form has than moon on water or shade on glass. Yet fathers forth both tears and laughter, a story of before and after, which sports … Continue reading →

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