Lament for a Civilization

There is no change, no plan, no amputation,No nurse with power to heal,None to take us by the shoulderto look us in the eye and warnof danger there insidethis fascination to wring every ounce of lifefrom this slow death. There is no hope of change, no coming back.This death will come, must come.Is it notContinue reading “Lament for a Civilization”

Sassi’s Gift – All the Time in the World

They say Christmas is a peaceful time. Sometimes I feel it, but not often. Again this year, I wonder when – when will there be peace, real peace, on this planet? Closer to home, there may be anxiety about Christmas visitors, travel and winter weather, and family dynamics. Far too many people face the worryContinue reading “Sassi’s Gift – All the Time in the World”