Mash My Thoughts



Watching them. tic-tacs. the other thing. chaos. toes.
Out the door. shoes on. food packed. organized. where are the keys?
Engine on. seat belt on. socks on. free
Lots of ideas. funny subjects. broccoli.

Illustrate the most violent element;
The committed, thoughtful citizens.
Question peace not kept by force.
Vote green. Too bad.

All the books run the country.
California State busy teaching life
Frequently challenged assumptions
Work together to accomplish advanced math

The wint’ry picture of snow
Without any superfluous frills
Showing what the camel taught
But never lets you go


The most destructive and violent members of society are often those with the most education and darkest thoughts. These people, the owners of mega-corporations and politicians, have such a strong influence over what happens, and can then use this for their own benefit. Although people are sophisticated and educated, they aren’t necessarily going to be pacifists that only protect things. Although this indoctrination can cause someone to act generously and in an openhearted manner, it can often make someone just more dark and twisted. When I look at some like the war hawks that have started this last war, I can only think of them as the worst, the dregs of society. ? In this poem, I was thinking about these people and expressing my thoughts on them using found words.