Great title. Our bodies, minds and souls are both weapon and prey. It seems we are culturally and historically programmed to view the contextural and social roles of mankind as set in stone... and glory/rubble. The cult of 'who I am' versus 'who (I think) they are'. Amazing how your complex, esoteric way with words teases these complex understandings out. xx
Jude this is an interesting introspection as only you can relate for readers my friend. As always I enjoyed reading your work. I've begun to post a bit of work again myself. May peace and love be always with you. Jon Michael
So introspective, as always. Love this one, especially, "who’d like nothing else/but a sugar-coated lick of illusion" - self-delusion = our own illusion... "We" are our own worst enemy. Wonderful meanderings, jude. -- Jeff Mason
I would agree too with George, but as i don't quite get it I can't in all honesty agree or disagree...you gotta write things for me as if I were a 12 year old, as that is where my smarts did stop...hope you're keeping yourself warm up there, Bob...more snow and cold are on the way...now I see why hippies grow that long hair, to keep themselves warm...Peace, my friend...-e-
David Hightower’s lyrically expansive meditation on the whims of fate and the unpredictability of the human condition fill the pages of THE HANGING MAN DREAMS with thrilling music and mesmerizing imagery. Hightower’s richly infused voice echoes the e
This dazzles with metaphorical gems!
Love ya!
Jane
Visual aspects aspire thought!
Lady Mary Ann