On Truth, Life & Writing
July 18, 2019
Tag: Poetry
Judge not, that ye be not judged
July 10, 2019
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.” Matthew 7:1 One of the most insidious ways the ego strengthens itself is in criticizing others. Whether it be their appearance, their beliefs, their politics, or any other criticism we level at others – whether out loud or just in our own minds – what we are truly … More Judge not, that ye be not judged
Nick Tosches
June 30, 2019
And, of course, that is what all of this is – all of this: the one song, ever changing, ever reincarnated, that speaks somehow from and to and for that which is ineffable within us and without us, that is both prayer and deliverance, folly and wisdom, that inspires us to dance or smile or … More Nick Tosches
Dirty Poem: Drinkers Only R.M. Engelhardt
June 28, 2019
FINDING RELIGION
June 28, 2019
FINDING RELIGION On the bus Coming home From work I’m on my phone Looking for a WiFi signal None available No connection Then Suddenly I Find “GOD” But his connection Is weak and I’m not allowed To use or sign on To his network Which upsets Me just a little bit But I don’t think … More FINDING RELIGION
ICONIC.
June 24, 2019
ICONIC God died The other day Or at least the Media said so He had a great Career, a few number 1 hits and a fan club Back in the day I turned to My wife after Reading of his Demise on Facebook and Asked; “Wasn’t he dead already?” ~ © R.M. Engelhardt/2019
The Poem Remains
June 24, 2019
THE SONS OF MEN
June 16, 2019
THE SONS OF MEN The sons of men Once long ago Ruled over the Galaxies, stars And planets And then After just a Few angry words War Death Destruction The Dark Their descendents Left what remained Behind them and Took their children away With them and taught Them about peace Taught them about Love and … More THE SONS OF MEN
The Troy Poetry Mission R.M. Engelhardt (@rmengelhardt)
June 13, 2019
R.M. Engelhardt (@rmengelhardt) Tweeted: Spread the word. The Troy Poetry Mission Troy, NY #rmengelhardt #gentlemanoutsider #Poetry #TroyNY #troypoetrymission https://t.co/lKqrqj8UXg https://twitter.com/rmengelhardt/status/1139380202096615425?s=17
The Shaman
June 9, 2019
A shaman and a writer each serve as their communities’ seers by engaging in extraordinary acts of conscientious study of the past and the present and predicting the future. An inner voice calls to the shaman and an essayistic writer to answer the call that vexes the pernicious spirit of their times. Shamanistic writers induce … More The Shaman
