Prosperity

If you ever get
Everything you want
You will be a slave
To prosperity.


~ Russ Allison Loar
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A Ponderous Chain

She walks with some difficulty,
A slight limp,
A bit of a hobble,
Sagging and stooping,
Suffering the burden of her enormity,
Yet still able to push the shopping cart
Packed full of unnecessary food.

Link by link
She has forged a ponderous chain.


~ Russ Allison Loar
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People Are

People are
The most dangerous things I know.
Just wind them up
And watch them go.


~ Russ Allison Loar
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Paul

Early afternoon Paul
Walked out into the middle
Of a busy street.

Standing straight and tall Paul
Removed all of his clothing,
Flinging it about.

Sitting squarely down Paul
Announced to all who’d listen:
“I have seen the light!”

Free and clear Paul
Was reborn on that day,
In the middle of the street
In downtown L.A.


~ Russ Allison Loar
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