b106 (1/28/2022): when, where, who: we (sea)

 when, where, who: we (sea) [1]
by anna seer
 
when, where, who: we (sea)

some may wonder: how?
some might ponder: why?
some may question: now?
some might watch the waves (they crash upon this lonely beach)
see (why, when, where, how)
when, where, who we see
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[1] martino, j. (1.28-2.22). when, where, who we sea . book 106: back (and forth). © 2022 by joal martino.

b106 (1.20.2022): footprints in the snow

footprints in the snow [1]
by snow way
 
footprints in the snow
clean and fresh and cold
soft and new (not old)
footprints in the snow

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[1] martino, j. (1.20-1.22). footprints in the snow. book 106: back (and forth). © 2022 by wellnesseducation.us. 

photographs & drawings by lpm.

b106 (1/18/2022): veggies are our food

veggies are our (real) food [1]

by a. baby bay bee
 
veggies are our food
fruit (at times): dessert
tap into your knowingness (for all that it is worth)
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·       this isn’t rocket (or even nutrition) science.  we know this!
·       when we pay attention, we can figure it out by taste, scent, sight, mouth-feel, and In-t-u-i-tion.
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[1] martino, j. (1.18-1.22). veggies are our (real) food. book 106: back (and forth). © 2022 by wellnesseducation.us.  

b106 (1/18/2022): bay-bee

bay-bee [1]

by a. baby bay bee
 
stronger than a river
mightier than see
words can make you quiver
when you’re a bay bee
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·       because a bay-bee knows that s/he is sooooo much more than a bee, down by the bay.
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[1] martino, j. (1.18-1.22). bay-bee. book 106: back (and forth). © 2022 by joal martino. 

b106 (1/17/2022): do the deed

 do the deed [1]

by i. n. deed
 
let’s move-in together
love is all we need
we can make a-house-a-home if we just do the deed
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·       when a couple moves-in (together?) into a home that has a deed, things can get complicated fast (if only one, or if even both names are on the deed).
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[1] martino, j. (1.17-3.22). do the deed. book 106: back (and forth). © 2022 by joal martino. 

b106 (1/12/2022): b.c.i.

b.c.i. [1]
by brainin c. omputer
 
think (and create) words
blink (and time will fly)
please don’t be disturbed
smile (it’s b.c.i.)
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·       the merging of a.s.i. with b.c.i. will sing-u-lar-i-ze.

the "c" will engulf "b" -- turning the "i" into I.
 
-the end.
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[1] martino, j. (1.12-1.22). b.c.i.. book 106: back (and forth). © 2022 by joal martino.
[2] brain-computer interface turns thoughts into text

b106 (1/11/2022): the king must fall

the king must fall [1]
by a. dog
 
when i was the king
by God (i had it all)
but here’s the truthful thing:
someday, the king must fall
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·       it’s important to re-cognize: being the #1 guy, or the #1 country, or the #1 program puts a target on your back.
·       certainly, it’s great to be on top… but (eventually) the king must fall.
 
my advice, to the ‘youngins’ of today, would be to bask in the #2 slot.  in racing, it’s best to be drafting the #1 – allowing the leader to deal with all of the strap-hangers.
 
be poised and ready to take the #1 slot, but only take it if you understand that you’ve just created a very powerful #2 (who wants to take that slot from you).
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[1] martino, j. (1.11-1.22). the king must fall. book 106: back (and forth). © 2022 by wellnesseducation.us.

b107 (2.10-1.2022): pet peeves are my pet peeve

pet peeves are my pet peeve [1]
by a. pet
 
some might find this annoying
while others (just displeased)
although they’re mood-destroying
pet peeves are my pet peeve
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[1] martino, j. (2.10-1.22). pet peeves are my pet peeve. book 107: “make it white.” © 2022 by wellnesseducation.us. 

b106 (1/9/2022): y/our min[e]d

y/our min[e]d [1]
by anna valentine
 
“you’re mine” said king to subject
“your mind” said guru jim
y/our min[e]d is just a fraction and the Whole of all that Is
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[1] martino, j. (1.9-2.22). y/our min[e]d. book 106: back (and forth). © 2021 by joal martino.

[2] in-spired by Be Here Now by Ram Das (richard alpert).

b106 (1/7/2022): i think i got the covid from the cat

i think i got the covid from the cat [1]
by notta b. igtruck
 
fluffy claims that spike is just a (w)ussy
john just wants to know just where it’s at
maybe it’s just oral present-ation
i think i just got covid from the cat
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[1] martino, j. (1.7-2.22). i think i got the covid from the cat. book 106: back (and forth). © 2021 by joal martino.

*(w) was not the letter used in the original thoem.

b106 (1/6/2022): i don't like big trucks

i don’t like big trucks [1]
by notta b. igtruck
 
i don’t like big trucks, when i’m driving home at night
i don’t like their sounds, or their big, obnoxious lights
 
why does our society just let them run amuck?
we all know that answer, and
 
i don’t like big trucks
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[1] martino, j. (1.6-1.22). i don’t like big trucks. book 106: back (and forth). © 2021 by joal martino. 

b106: (1/2/2022) why do writers read?

why do writers read? [1]
by miss perceptions
 
why do writers read?
why does day love night?
why does life sub-seed?
why do readers write?
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[1] martino, j. (1.2-7.22). why do readers write? book 106: back (and forth). © 2022 by jaol martino.

b106 (1/2/2022): why do waves (well) wave?

why do waves (well) wave? [1]
by ima w. aving
 
why do waves (well) wave?
why do bed-bugs bite?
why do preachers save?
why do soldiers fight?
why do clouds float by -- if their purpose is to reign?
why do people do what other people call insane?
 
why do birds fly home?
why do men behave?
why am i alone?
why do waves (well) wave?
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·        waves must (of course) well... in order to wave.
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[1] martino, j. (1.2-2.22). why do waves (well) wave? book 106: back (and forth). © 2021 by joal martino. 

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.