b107 (2.16-6.2022): why do i rebel?

why do i rebel? [1]

by a. rebel & wit h. o. utacause

why do i rebel?
when logic serves me well
i know what’s good (for me) i should, but
why do i rebel?
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·       why… with all of the knowledge, experience, self-reflection, and psychological double-cross-introspection…

why do i rebel?

 
·       why do i do the exact thing that i’m trying (knowingly) not to do?
 
·       why does it seem impossible to do what i know is good for me, instead of that which fulfills my immediate gratification?
 
·       why do i rebel, and why do i rebel against myself?
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[1] martino, j. (2.16-6.22). why do i rebel? book 107: “make it white.” © 2022 by joal martino.

b107 (2.12-1.2022): stock exchange

 stock exchange [1]

by stocky e. x. hange

let there be no doubt: a lot of money changes hands
when you shop about, some things are hard to understand
super-discount price-index (it all just seems so strange)
‘tis the life (no shocker) of a stocker:
 
stock/exchange
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·       block... and then restock.  

there are a lot of people buying a lot of beer & wine 

during this: a sign of the times.

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[1] martino, j. (2.12-1.22). stock exchange. book 107: “make it white.” © 2022 by joal martino.

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.  

b107 (2.8-1.2022) selfish expectations

selfish expectations [1]
by x. p. ectations

alternative title: beginning of the end

selfish expectations
of family and friends
hot and cold relations
beginning of the end
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·        self-less expectations are when we expect/hope/support others in bettering themselves and their life experience.

·        self-ish expectations come in two varieties:

o   expecting something from yourself, for yourself (which is both natural and good), and

o   expecting something for yourself, from someone else (which is often the beginning of the end of a healthy relationship).

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[1] martino, j. (2.8-1.22). selfish expectations. book 107: “make it white.” © 2022 by joal martino. 

b107 (2.7-1.2022): tiny val & tine

tiny val [1]
by tiny val & tine e. tim evermore

alternative title: val and tine

 
tiny val was lonely and she wanted love tonight
tine e. tim was holy-day, but tim-ing wasn’t right
val: “i might be tiny, but my heart’s as big as thine”
that’s when tine e. tim suggested: “let’s be val & tine.”

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[1] martino, j. (2.7-1.22). val & tine. book 107: “make it white.” © 2022 by joal martino.  

b107 (2.4-2.2022): uncle charlie cares

uncle charlie cares [1]
by ingred c. aire

 
deep inside (you know it)
let go of your fears
a strange way to show it
uncle charlie cares
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·       everyone needs an uncle charlie.
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[1] martino, j. (2.4-2.22). “make it white.” book 107: “make it white.” © 2022 by joal martino.
[2] inspired by “the tender bar” …directed by george clooney. 

b107 (2.2-1.2022): the other, other dream

the other, other dream [1]
by a. dreamer
 
the other, other dream
the one that makes it real
the other, other dream (it seems) it’s just part of the deal
 
the only way to find out if this Dance is what it seems
it’s one way (or the other)
the other, other dream
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·       Be-Cause (obviously) one cannot experience a “bad” dream without having experienced a “good” (or a less-than-bad) dream... and versa-vice.
 
may we re-Joy-ce… in our other, other dreams.
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[1] martino, j. (2.2-1.22). the other, other dream. book 107: "make it white." © 2022 by joal martino.  

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.