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WAVES

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Universal Octopus

Time drifts away,as mist fades on the mountain.The world itself is hardly more real.The living waters springingfrom life’s fountain run dry,leaving discarded bonesbleaching in the sun. There is no moleculebut strives to be the whole(or if it can’t encompass that, … Continue reading →

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WAVES AND SPARROWS

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Universal Octopus

Even the smallest wave or rippleis supportedby the whole ocean. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings?And not one of themshall fall to the groundwithout your Father. If the waves would cease to wave(and leave their waving behind),they would … Continue reading →

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UNFINISHED

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Universal Octopus

A face half in shadowin the gallery;sudden silenceamong the guests,candlelit at the long table below. Girlsserving sherbetin the caravanserai.Before the whirlwindin the sandstorm’s eyetears up the desert. A severed headand the black mask of the executioneron Tower Hill. Broken masts … Continue reading →

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UNIVERSAL OCTOPUS

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Universal Octopus

Each tentacle that used to be anonymousis now, by mutual consent, autonomous.They may, at first, behave like fools,but they’ll get better as they learn the rules. The Golden Rule shines brighter than the Sun– one and one and one makes … Continue reading →

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GUIDE BOOK

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Universal Octopus

“In Chiangmaithere are many shapeful chedisin which nowhere can be seen.” Is stillness somethingor is it merelywhat’s left overwhen thingsdisappear? How can thingswhich are ever-moving,ever-changing,not be? Stillness is complete and perfectwhen boundaries disappear. Cattle do not feelthe farmyard gatepressing againsttheir … Continue reading →

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FREE CHOICE

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Universal Octopus

The waves come tumbling, hiss and roar, the southwest wind begins its blow. The old grey fisherman on the shore stares at each billow and asks once more, “Tell me, which one’s Joe?” The lettuces stand in rows quite straight, … Continue reading →

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