the Kingdom of Leisure

Filthy fingers of newsprint and recycled contaminants

Mind blindingly void of thoughts of merit

Dirty. Everything so post-pristine

Indictments of our inner souls



Of god and money and choices hard

And exclusive of peace intra or extra

When did religion and government incorporate?



One would have predicted (from here)

That clarity and simplicity would prevail

Yet only awe-struck bewilderment at

Self-imposed complexities are evident



Confusion over time is exponential

Experience loads the burden of morality



Logic and history suggest a vicious defeat

Punishment for our collective self-contempt

Even the old guy said it is the end of time

Yet my maso-optimism borders on despair



I lie awake in wonder and anticipation