The Bridge of Sights

"Reason is the linking together of truths."

—Leibniz, Theodicy

Unreason likewise links up lies:

On all the evidence, mendacity unites.

Fear’s not mere fuel for cortisolized nights,

But medication for the Bridge of Sights.

Who'd complain if this were put to rights?

“Real Feel” temperatures rise every day.

Monstrous fears are what we wave away.

As they say in real estate: Leave last? Turn out the lights!

Putting a brave face on things is now the rule;

Quack-managed suicide is taught in school.

In class theatrics, I’m Lord of the Flies.

No point asking for wherefores and whys,

Or what it is I'm meant to do down here,

I’d plumb forgot—today’s a grand premiere!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025