A-B-C-D-D-C-B-A

Posted on May 16, 2026 by JMN

every need fights to make
its voice heard, to be
fulfilled with a gentle touch

(from K. LINES THAT AIM TO BE)

K’s lines, encountered after I had spewed the below caustic grump at the demons of my own distractedness, furnished an alleviating contrast.

It comes down to simple resolve to have
Your way with the day. Foreswear frittering.
Swear off salving every loopy freak
Flopped on the stoop, manky hat in hand.
Never mind the entreaties. No demand
Answerable except with laser seek,
Otherwise you haven’t gained a damned thing;
Just time lost and an empty crock of salve.

(c) 2026 JMN — EthicalDative. All rights reserved

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About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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5 Responses to A-B-C-D-D-C-B-A

  1. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:
    May 16, 2026 at 9:30 pm

    An excellent juxtaposition. (K)

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  2. Sue Grey-Smith's avatar Sue Grey-Smith says:
    May 20, 2026 at 1:12 am

    Yes an excellent juxtaposition – both views have their place I think. (Sometimes it’s very helpful to spew a bit of caustic grump!) cheers Sue

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