Poems
by KJ Hannah
Greenberg
Hauteur
Superior selves, decked in peacock-like fabric, worse attitudes
Refute meliorism plus any other trace of deist-based aspirations.
Rather, they strut in prescribed fashion across laws, traditions, also
Rules for conduct. Such unfriendly others think nothing of gouging.
Meanwhile, among more gaumy persons, problem get solved, crises
Go avoided. Likewise, many malisons otherwise thrown on humanity
Are resolved via seemingly “impuissant” generations of simple people.
So, as the arrogant grow corpulent, the “fatuous” masses salvage society.
Incommodate
It remains distressing when political couture demands the cut and weave of
Citizens’ thoughts. After all, most persons’ requirements can’t be met by
Proscribed sizes. “Inclusivity’s” more than made-to-measure dogma, else
Irenic rhetoric allegedly serving the masses by dint of repetitive mantras.
Grasp that crenelated words serve best empowered others. Few commoners
Ever achieved platforms equivalent to those of Miriam Makeba. Masses,
Instead, seek out sanctuary in ill-processed marches and splendid orations.
There’s little advantage for fishermen relying on coracles instead of yachts.
True Happiness Comes from Inside
Fantastic founts swirl; they sparkle with light,
As nightingales chirrup our shared springtide.
My mind’s small dispatches, summoned by ear,
Direct themselves to you, my gentleman, here,
Orangey sunrises, skies streaked in gold,
Summer maturity, bold actions uprolled,
Secreted happiness amidst blazing heat,
Untiring affection confers a love so sweet.
Autumn winds whisper, our souls sing along,
Your jumbly jubilance attests my heartsong.
I’m just a young one plus you’re but a youth.
Yet, together, as such, we complete our truth.
Though wintery storms oft come and go,
Our chaste heat melts all manner of snow,
Thaws stalactites, softens glacial peaks,
Our combined fluxes afford what we seek.
Happiness comes from inside of me.
I won’t be fooled, forever, my friend.
Happiness comes from inside of you.
It’s proven as true; our union contends.
