Saturday, December 31, 2022

In the present (a poem)

When emptiness fills the void
and ghosts from the past
decide your future
you wake up relieved
knowing the fight is over.


For now at least,
at the break of dawn
when the sun
covers the moon
that's out of reach
for those
living in the present 


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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Comedy is hard

'Have you ever had an orgasm, sir?' is one of those questions you can expect when you sit at the front row at a comedy show. Some stand up comedians just love to interact with the audience. And I'm in for it.  It makes a comedy show so much more fun than to watch one on television. 


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Not every comedian gets everyone to laugh. And that makes sense. Imagine being of Russian descent and the comedian on stage cracks a joke about Putin and Ukraine. Although the joke in itself can be hilarious, some can be not amused. But it's still a joke. Having a different appearance can make you a target for stand up comedians. It's why the front row seats are taken last by the audience. Because a good comedian is capable of making fun of anyone. Are you short or tall, Asian or Caucasian, in a wheelchair or do you have curly hair? You should be aware you could be a target for a comedian.

Some are more easily offended than others and comedians are people too. Really.

Has someone ever made a joke at your expense? And did you feel offended?

Saturday, December 24, 2022

The End of Meaning (a circle #poem)

At the end of meaning
comes the time
we think things over
and we remember
what we lost
and what we gained
who we loved
and if they knew
we did our best
or maybe not
was all we had
a single shot
at knowing what's important
not only now or in the past
but 
at the end of meaning 


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