Second Childhood

What is it?

an allusion

an elusive

spark of habit

a poem unforeseen

by a weird sister

a secret

quiet place

called nowhere

a stirring image

in a stranger's brew

by Paul Hsu 3-14-18

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Abecedarian on Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass

Abecedarian on Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass Almost biblical this character destined for expansion and freedom and grandiosity but not exile and death of self and cultural versus contemplative Christianity. America is a beautiful country of deforestation and devastation and exploitation and founded because of greed and hegemony. Blood beneath the boot soles. Celebration of the bicentennial birthday of the white-bearded wizard with his songs of this rugged American life. Democracy now has been compromised believe it or not by agents bringing about change from deep down for better or worse. Earth is one poem of the universe. by Paul Hsu 7-3-18

The Fire Chief Speaks to Her Roadside Dog

Photographs by Paul Hsu The Fire Chief Speaks to Her Roadside Dog On Gratitude Thank you for coming so quickly, partner. You are my best friend. On Arts and Crafts We work to put out the fires that rage across the city. On Poetry as Power with Purpose Let us save brothers and sisters shadowed by lighting whole worlds with our brave heart smiles. by Paul Hsu 4-4-16

Better Poem

Photograph by Paul Hsu Better Poem I am classless. I have lost the present. One day you may find me laid low in the dust and not immediately recognize me off and on the road to thousands elsewhere. by Paul Hsu 4-1-16

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