March 2023 | poems by culturing

Plain and TrueI watch them working slowly,

Saving DaylightWhen is there an end to it, the wailing

Not even sure who to askEven the clock on my HVAC

As She WillShe grasped my hand, and off we flew

Larger Accomplishments (Pragmatism)Must they be true to be useful, or is it

So Very GreekIt is sad, don't you know, to be living here now

The Realm of ReasonHave we tired yet of clocks and steamships?

UnfriendlyAfter all these years one would have thought

Small All the SameCaught up withal in the most divine madness

The Drums of AlexanderAlexander stood finally tall on Persepolis

Come AgainIt has come again, this time

The Throne of CyrusI feel the weight of Cyrus,