Author’s note: Inspired by the absurd news story of a drunk raccoon.
Gramsci warned us in his Prison Notebooks:
“The old world is dying,
and the new world struggles to be born;
now is the time of monsters.”
Tag: Poetry
The Sounds of Fascism
Lena Bloch and the Echo of Marina Tsvetaeva: A Dialogue Across Time
Quiet, Quiet, Piggy!
This poem uses satire to explore themes of power, hypocrisy, and corruption in contemporary politics. Through sharp imagery and pointed references, it examines the way public figures manipulate loyalty and image, often at the expense of truth and genuine connection.
Quiet, Quiet, Piggy!
Crosspost: The Freedom to Return
I want to be free like a bird;
Free to stretch my wings and fly,
To come and go as I please,
With nothing holding me back—
But always with a warm nest nearby.
After all, even the free spirit needs its rest,
No matter how far the heart may stray.
—T.A.
[Crosspost] The Vengeance Sleep: A Dream That Refuses to End
Content Warning: Contains themes of industrial trauma, panic, and PTSD.
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Dark Poetry Prompt: “A dream that refuses to end”
The Vengeance Sleep: A Dream That Refuses to End
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Nothing Gold Can Stay (Redux)
Senators face backlash for withholding files, while victims remain ignored and justice lingers.
Nothing Gold Can Stay (Redux)
Baptism Beneath the Sea
Boats explode in the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the troubling trend of sharing violence on social media. It critiques our indifference to loss of life based on perceived value, questions the morality of using religion to justify violence, and emphasizes that ignorance of guilt does not absolve responsibility.
Baptism Beneath the Sea
The Devil in Congress: A Poetic Reflection
The passage depicts disillusionment with Congress, highlighting corruption and the betrayal of elected officials while citizens suffer from economic hardship and unmet health needs.
The Devil in Congress: A Poetic Reflection
Marxists Write Poetry, Too.
Theory Isn’t the Only Tool
Karl Marx wrote poetry. So did Joseph Stalin. Mao Zedong as well. Their creative work came before their political and philosophical output. That’s not a coincidence—it’s a pattern. And yet, most Marxist discourse today treats art as secondary, decorative, or indulgent. Why?
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