Instant

Instant

A Poem by Montag
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Here, at history's end

the moral arc of the universe

attains itself, like in an Indian rope trick

or when the levee breaks

or the gates of heaven close behind you

with an ominous click.

© 2024 Montag


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Montag,

as one who is not into nor supportive of any form of Organized Religion, I must say that this is a fine and exemplary example of Brevity's enjoyable Poetry ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

Posted 1 Year Ago


very smart take on man's sense of self M. reminds me of Francis Fukuyama's seminal but ill-conceived The End of History. Time and events roll on, whether an ape is there to record them or not.

Ken

Posted 1 Year Ago


Montag

1 Year Ago

Will the last ape to leave the planet please turn out the lights?

Thanks Ken. I'll s.. read more

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Added on July 17, 2023
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Montag
Montag

Oakland, CA



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A Poem by Montag