Never Marry a Government

never marry a government
for a government wants your soul
never marry an industry
for an industry's touch is cold

marry instead a carpenter
for a carpenter's join is true
or take up a life with a soldier
for a soldier gives honor it's due

or if you won't marry a soldier
if a soldier's not part of the plan
take a safe berth on a sailing ship
marry a sea faring man

should a sea faring man prove unfaithful
and strike to a far distant straight
take up a life with a farmer

and wait patiently down by the gate

but never marry a government
for a government's heart is cold
never marry an industry
for an industry loves only gold


                                                 by Charlie Barone, November 2010

The Beach

eight soaring pelicans
divide mid air

four fly west
and four fly north

on the beach
a dog scratches
its back
in the sand
rolls around three times
then looks for its master

under this un-divided blue of sky
and aqua blue marine of sea

(clear, stark, distinct
against dissension)

you can think
freedom

Shout

art needs shout
(god damn it!)
song needs sing
and pixels
red, green, yellow, blue
need shine!


don't sit
repressed
with weight
on chest


and pout
because a spouse
wants garbage out


go shout!