Contrary Metaphysics
When the stalk
is more impressive than
the flower, what are we
to think?
If the high note
has more resonance
than the low, how
can that make sense?
Looking through the wrong
end of the microscope
will bring an order
that your knowledge has lacked.
Open a ripe peach and
chew on the pit.
Reach for a black speck
between your toes, look
to your dearest friend
and sigh, "This is it."
What The Dragonfly Told Me
We
don’t mind the beetles.
The
mosquitos are fakes.
The
correct balance between sunlight
and
moisture equals food.
As
you know, we have wings,
and
when the breeze has throttled
down,
we are the undisputed
champions
of the air.
When
you’ve noticed we’ve settled
on
a tall stalk of grass,
or
fuzzy cattail, it’s hands-off!
You
don’t pet a dragonfly.
And
don’t be shouting, or we’ll
sew
your mouth shut.
Also,
it would please us
if
you didn’t laugh when you see
two
of us conjoined while aloft.
When
we’re in the mood for love,
you
can just move along—get back
to
your wood and glass traps.
This
delicious world
was
not made for you.
I enjoyed ALL of these! Great mix of perspectives here. Strong, honest writing. Five Willows always comes through with good stuff!
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