BRAVERY

we speak of bravery,

without clear knowledge

what bravery consists of.

and from this we

attack innocence.

lights radiant in cold rain

rain becoming snow

as cold winds blow

radiant lights shimmering 

boldly on through

all that rain and snow

parabolic nuances for

those shot from cannons

while eating up platitudes

with sense of job well done.

nothing definitive here, boss.

oh, poop! not that again!

infatuated with prerequisites. 

small and nearly invisible.

but not silent! oh, no;

buzzing around much like

a first class maniac on speed.

mosquito got some loco blood;

blood loaded with speed.

go, mosquito, go!

whoopee!

let us speak of tranquility;

what profound knowledge

discovered in such finery.

peace and contentment,

never before defined;

waling through quietness.

savoring dignity of such,

as we lay our troubles bare.

hopes soaring high in refined

dignified summer air. 

fiercely, therapeutic nuances

for those hard to please.

and a side of arrogance

for those starting fires;

learning art of burning

life down around them.

spankings at Walmart;

three for a dollar, plus tax.

a guy we call Crackers

is on line one, calling

for live and spankings

at Walmart.

we keep telling him:

no love, just spankings.

believe strongly in intense

personal exploration

of self-conscience;

that evaluation of reveal

steady, firm motion forward;

seeking light in all those

darkest of shadows.