b103 (9.16-1.2021): last alpha standing

last alpha standing [1]
by lori ast
 
last alpha standing proudly
last alpha sits (discreet)
last alpha (can he hover?)
last alpha standing:
sweet
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·       the “last alpha standing” sets himself up for the late-night treat sweet.
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[1] martino, j. (9.16-1.2021). last alpha standing. book 103: book of song. © 2021 by j. martino. 

b103 (9.7-1.2021): mine is better than yours

mine is/are better than yours [1]
by m. ine’
 
house and stream and car  (a dream!) i hope i can get more
switchblade-knife (a ring!) a wife, oh, mine is better than yours
legs (and skits) and kegs and tits (and yes, my team just scored!)
teeth (and trees) and third-degrees, oh, mine are better than yours
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·       be-Cause living things, in a relative world, must identify – thus comparing self to others.  ego/separation loves it both ways:
 o   i’m better than you, or
 o   i’m worse than you…
  §  …All… while separation/individuality cannot survive as Oneness.
  §  when wIe are One, there is no such thing as “better” or “different.”

·       …which sounds good, at first, but then there would be no differentiation/variety.

·       Godliness/Oneness/Wholeness/Completion/Absolute/etc. cannot even Know herself… without (apparent) separation.
 
in a relative world (like ours) ego tends to win – while seeking to re-Une… again, and again, and again.
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[1] martino, j. (9.7-1.2021). mine is better than yours. book 103: book of song. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us.

b102 (8.13-1.2021): soon

soon [1]
by ima c. o. ming & s. oon

alternative title: “i’m on my way.”

i’m on my way (get ready)
i’ll be around (high) noon
i’ve got the clock set (steady)
i’m gonna be there (soon)
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• what does “soon” (really) mean?
• 5 minutes?
• 5 hours?
• 5 days?

if it was something serious (like if i borrowed $1000 from you), and if i promised to pay you back “soon” …you’d (probably) prefer 5 days to... uh... 500 years.

imagine if i didn’t come back (& pay) for over 2000 years, and if i’m still not back yet!?!

your friends/family (and others with vivid imaginations) might be able to see me in a tree-stump, or a slice of toast, or a cloud, or a dream… but… ahhhhhh, uhhhhhhhhh… you know.
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[1] martino, j. (8.13-1.2021). soon. book 102: otherhandedness. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us.  

b101 (7.20-1.2021): apocalyptic grin

apocalyptic grin [1]
by a. robot
 
at first it seemed robotic
our world was caving in
but then (not so psychotic)
apocalyptic grin
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the advantages of living in an apocalypse:
·       we aren’t going to be missing-out on anything.
·       we don’t have to worry about growing old.
·       we don’t have to worry about finances (retirement, health care, etc.).
·       we don’t have to worry about a lot of things:
 o   politicians, lobbyists, etc.
 o   the future.
 o   arguments at family reunions.
 o   broken relationships.
§  …and on and on…
·       we get to see how we’ll react, in true crisis.
·       we get to say “i told you so” and be right.
·       dying – will be much preferred (to survival).
 
…and (drum roll)… we’ll finally have our come-to-jesus meeting.  heck, if he’s not going to come back & see us, we might as well go visit him.
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[1] martino, j. (7.20-1.2021). apocalyptic grin. book 101: on the other hand. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us. 

b100 (5.15-1.2021): to think you've lost it all

to think you’ve lost it all [1]
by a thinker

to think you’ve lost it all
to think about it (wrong)
to think of what you have (to think) you’ve had it all along
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·       physical possessions and mortgages will come and go.
·       i am grateful for the experiences, both good and bad, that help mold me into a better version of myself (a more aware human being) day-by-day.
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[1] martino, j. (5.15-1.2021) to think you’ve lost it all. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us. 

b100 (5.13-1.2021): superspreader wedding

superspreader wedding [1]
by c. nineteen

superspreader wedding
g-5 in your hair
catastrophic sunshine
toxins in the air
asi is needed (albeit defeated by)
a superspreader wedding

it’s no wonder why
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·       the common denominator?

us

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[1] martino, j. (5.13-1.2021) superspreader wedding. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us. 

b100 (5.11-2.2021): the things we tell the children

the things we tell the children [1]
by b. lieve

santa claus can see you
easter, bunny (eggs)
godmothers and fairies
love (to those who beg)
you'd better believe us
you'd better you bet
 
the things we tell the children
they ain’t seen nothin’ yet
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·       and they will never see the mythological entities that we continuously lie to them about.  what they will see (and, unfortunately for them, experience) is this: the results of instant-gratification-seeking adult pollution-reproduction-beings, the deadliest cancer on planet earth.
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[1] martino, j. (5.11-2.2021) the things we tell the children. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (5.9-1.2021): judge mental & judge nothing

judge mental & judge nothing [1]
by jud g. e. ment

judge mental & judge nothing
met downtown (for treats)
went uptown (for dancing)
came back home (to sleep)
dreamt about the meaning of an earthly saying: fudge
woke-up to the silence (fun-da-mental) nothing: judge
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·       judge mental woke-up today and she recognized that “mondays are the worst day of the week, and the work was never, ever going to get any easier.”
 
·       judge nothing (on the other hand) woke-up and realized that he never had to go to work… ever… again.
 
judge nothing: if we can put the fun before da-mental… if we can re-lease judgment… if we can see beyond the veil of ‘sin’… we might never have to suffer… ever… again.
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[1] martino, j. (5.9-1.2021). judge mental & judge nothing. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino.
[2] “put the fun before da mental.” -swami beyondananda 

b100 (4.29-1.2021): vaccine

vaccine [1]
by vacci nated

maybe this is working
wake-up, smile (caffeine)
wake-up, smile (protection)
wake-up, smile (vaccine)
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·       as it appears that the vaccines are not (in the short-term, anyway), harmful, and
·       as it appears that they are working, and
·       as it appears that many are getting vaccinated, and
·       as it appears that every, new morning isn’t tarnished by a twit…
 
i’m grateful for a cup of coffee, a game of chess against the computer, a walk, and a smile.
 
* at this juncture, the potential benefit of protecting others outweighs the risks.

* plus, you get to date a higher grade of babe. 
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[1] martino, j. (4.29-1.2021). vaccine. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

 

 

 

b100 (4.29-1.2021): why do commitments end friendships?

why do “commitments” end friendships? [1]
by ima committed

why do “commitments” end friendhips?
 
when two humans like each other, they want the best for each other.  we want our friends to have:
·       the best life.
·       great times, great friends, great sex, great experiences.
 
we want their dreams to come true.  we want them to enjoy whatever it is that they enjoy!
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·       so then why, once we commit to that person (and once they commit to us) do we restrict their behavior in any way?
·       why don’t we still want their dreams to come true?
 
is it because (now that we are committed) we expect their happiness to coincide with that which will make us happy?  are we not (now) exerting our control over them, and their behavior, based upon our own wants, needs and desires?
 
do commitments actually end friendships?
 

think about it:

 
now that we’re committed, here is the list of things i’d no longer like you to do/be/think:
 

(does this strike anyone else as strange?)

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[1] martino, j. (4.29-1.2021). why do commitments end friendships? book 100. 2021. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us. 

b100 (4.26-1.2021): translations

translations [1]
by alwa y. satran slation

the billboard sign says: “an offer on your home, today, guaranteed!”
…but you already know what that means:
 

“i guarantee that i will low-ball you on your home,

with an offer sooooooo squeaky-cheap that it would even embarrass me my dog!”

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more translations:

 

“will you marry me?”

translation: “will you be committed to me (and only me) forever?”

 

on dating sites: “i’m curvy.”

(also):

“a few extra pounds”

“full figured”

…and on and on…

translation: “i’m fat.”

advertisemement: "happy cows"

translation: "captive, angry, diseased, genetically modified, 

pumped with steroids, and shot-up-with-antibiotics cows." 

 
and a few more... out of potential millions:
 
doctor: “how many times per week do you drink alcohol?”
patient: “uh, well… about three times per week.”
translation: “every night, and some mornings!”
 
doctor: “have you ever had more than six drinks in one sitting?”
patient: “heck no!”
translation: “many, many, many times.”
 
girl: “he’s made a few mistakes, but he's a good person (and he offered me some cocaine).”
translation: “he’s going to become my supplier, and i’ve already had sex with him.”

same girl: "i love you!"

translation: "i'm going to get what i want out of you, or else i'll dump you without a thought."

her: "we need to talk"

translation: "i need to talk to you."

friend: "oh, your child is sooooooo cute!"

translation: "he's a spoiled brat."

love interest: "i've been really busy..."

translation: "i've got better things to do."

unanswered text?

translation: "i've got better things to do."

forecast: “millions and millions of citizens in several states will be threatened by (potential) golf-ball-sized hail, tornados, and extreme/severe weather!!”
translation: “rain, in the forecast.”
translation#2: “...but we haven’t got a clue, really.”
translation #3: “…so go out and buy bread and milk, so our sponsors will be happy, since we will say anything to get you to tune in.” “can we show you the worst possible videos?”

statement: "if there's anything that i can do... don't hesitate to ask."

translation: "don't ask."

statement: "no. i do not want another piece of chocolate cake."

translation:  "pleeeeease?" (can i take the whole thing home with me?)

advertisement: "act now!"

translation: "we would be in a much better financial situation if you would act now."

...and on... and on... and on...
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[1] martino, j. (4.26-1.2021). translations. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.21-1.2021): i'll be there yesterday

i’ll be there yesterday [1] 

by t. hen
 
you tell me that you need me (but i’m just not around)
and i’ve been hearing rumors of a new captain in town
my ship (eclipse) at speed of light (you’re up on the display)
i’ll navigate (and set things right) i’ll be there yesterday
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·        if the captain’s space-ship can travel faster than light & sound, could it not outrun any (current) message… arriving before the message was even sent?

could he not arrive before she falls in love with her new captain?
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[1] martino, j. (4.21-1.2021). i’ll be there yesterday. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.20-2.2021) un-comfortably numb

un(comfortably) numb [1]
by ima numb

420 today (an IPA) and texter’s thumb
while the globe is warming, we’re uncomfortably numb

medicated, sex? (frustrated) ask and they may come
ASI (a poli-sci?):

un(comfortably) numb
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• as we numb ourselves with tele-vision and soda and alcohol needs and drama and uppers and downers… all in the name of ‘comfort.’ 

• …is there anything else we can do for our owners?

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[1] martino, j. (4.20-2.2021). un(comfortably) numb. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino.  

b100 (4.19-1.2021): Dream Home

Dream Home [1] 
by danielle rhonda eamer
 
and now we’ve found our Dream Home
at least we think that’s true
but it’s a work-in-progress
with so much more to do
 
we want to make it perfect for the perfect time of year
and Now we live in Dream Home
as It was All-ways Here
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[1] martino, j. (4.19-1.2021). Dream Home. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.6-1.2021): runaway m[y]tosis

runaway m[y]tosis [1] 
by rep l. i. cation

alternative title: cancer 

runaway mitosis
terror-tori-All
replicate & thrive/survive (the answer to the call)

it might look like love (or a return-to-home psychosis)
just (divide & multiply):
 
runaway mitosis

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• a victim of her own, psychotic runaway mitosis, cancer commits suicide as she kills her own host/body.  
• murder/suicide is psychotic... but is it natural?
• doesn't every living thing (unopposed) replicate incessantly?
• does humanity?

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[1] martino, j. (4.6-1.2021). runaway mitosis. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us.

b100 (4.5-3.2021): no one cares

no one cares [1] 
by c. aring 

alternative titles:

no one ----ing cares

no one cares (like you do)

 
no one cares (like you do)
about your size of home
about you price of diamond, ring
about your cell (of phone)
about your kitchen (cabinets) or sofa, china, sink
 
no one cares (like you do)
about the things you think
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·       what they (most likely) care about is…
 

…drum roll…

(you already know this, intuitively)

 

they care about how much you care… about them!

 
·       the possible lesson?  do whatever you do… and like… for you! 
·       live your own life… for you!
 

love others… for them.

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[1] martino, j. (4.5-3.2021). no one cares. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.4-1.2021): he is risen!

he is risen! [1] 
by e. aster
 
he is risen: now all of your sins have been forgiven
he is risen (now let’s come together):
he is risen!
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[1] martino, j. (4.4-1.2021). he is risen! book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.3-1.2021): breakfast stout

breakfast stout [1] 
by wake n. b. ake
 
there’s not an easy way to tell you what it’s all about
to wake up in the daytime, and to pour a breakfast stout
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[1] martino, j. (4.3-1.2021). breakfast stout. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.2-1.2021): if Love could Forgive sin

if Love could Forgive sin [1] 
by f. our giving
 
if Love could Forgive sin
if Love would find a way
if Love might let us in
if Love will seize the day
if Love should happen to appear in-person, here, today
if Love could Forgive sin

then Love would find a way

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[1] martino, j. (4.2-1.2021). if Love could Forgive sin. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us.

b100 (3.26-1.2021): technological disease

technological disease [1]

by tech n. o. logical

i’ve got the texter’s thumb
i’ve got the screen-shot eyes
i’ve got the wifi hum (it’s just the news that i despise)
i’ve got the spotify tuned-in (“the memory of trees”)
i’ve got a little problem: technological disease
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[1] martino, j. (3.26-1.2021). technological disease. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino.

*spinoff of "industrial disease" by dire straits.

b100 (3.20-1.2021): no one matters more

no one matters more [1]
by susan anity & michael ime

no one matters more
in any space or time
anyplace can be a case for sanity and mime
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·       in an ego-maniacal, apparently physical reality (e.g. life on planet earth), differentiality and separation are not only necessary, but both are sought (in the never-ending pursuit of survival and thrival).

• it is other-worldly …to tap into the essence that no one is better than anyone, and that no one matters more… than you.

• you matter.  your thoughts/ideas matter.  the happy/sad is why you signed-up for this.

·       be… second to n/One.

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[1] martino, j. (3.20-1.2021). no one matters more. book 100.2021. © 2021 by joal martino.