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An Even Shorter History of Metaphysics

An Even Shorter History of Metaphysics

Two spools, with one unrolling as for age,
one rolling up to represent the growth
of memory (as consciousness), both truth;
no two successive moments are the same,

and Heraclitus’ river cannot save. Continue reading →

Comment July 20, 2022May 9, 2024 olivertearle
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Underpass

Underpass

Endemic dark indemnifies the night.
Much madness undermines the roundabout:
directions redirect the recondite

from hypogean lower-level, out
in ways that liberate but lose the art.
Give way: there is no artery without Continue reading →

Comment November 4, 2021May 9, 2024 olivertearle
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The Cashpoint

The Cashpoint

Transactions common passing strange.
Such buttons pressed may yield so much.
Coterminal a gift exchange.
Reciprocal presents as such.

Such buttons pressed may yield so much, Continue reading →

1 Comment March 21, 2021May 9, 2024 olivertearle
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