Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Hanging Magic Lanterns


neurons are magic lanterns
illuminating dark matter
energizing enquiry
igniting other lanterns

lamps light up
past becomes future
signposts mislead
into amazement

surprised by stealth
shriveled by light
warmed by darkness
the answer is there

go figure.



             Dick Russell
Richard M Russell (C) 2023
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