In 2006 I started blogging as Hummingbunny. That blog is no longer active to the public. I warehoused all my poetry in another blog in order to have easier access. In 2012 I stopped writing. Now in 2016 I am using this blog to republish selected poems from the archives. All poems for d'Verse, 3WW, Haiku Horizon and Daily Post are new except Open Link at d'Verse. I am the original author of all works posted here unless otherwise noted. I write mainly haiku, tanka, sestina and free verse poetry. My favorite poet is Rumi and like he, I long to return to the Beloved. Writing poetry brings me peace.
Brian's email address if you have a question.
where do you live? explains a bit about being a multiple personality, as does
Finding time to redecorate .
This blog has lain fallow for years and was originally chosen for another purpose. However, since all writers long for immortality, the name seems fitting.
Join 426 other subscribers
There Are More Poets than Stars in the Firmament 
What very perceptive poetry Juvenal’s “Satires” were. You’ve done timely and apt justice to such an age-old question.
LikeLiked by 1 person
At least it’s a good time to be a satirist poet.
LikeLiked by 1 person
How true…!
LikeLike
Exactly. I read an article once called Paranoia is Just a Heightened State of Awareness. This poem feels like that. Well done.
LikeLike
Have you been reading my mind??????
LikeLike
What a creepy title.
I’m more of a “back the absurd conscienceless blather” kind of girl.
LikeLike
I know, but that doesn’t preclude conversation.
LikeLike
All the hats certainly won’t keep out hate… nicely done.
LikeLike
Not even tin foil ones.
LikeLike
I think of those foil hates in “Signs”. Paranoia is indeed a heightened state of awareness.
LikeLike
Hates works too.
LikeLike
I meant…hats! 🙂
LikeLike
I hate it when paranaoia trumps the truth ~ Good one Brian ~
LikeLike
A consistent American theme ever since Salem.
LikeLike
Conquer and divide is actually more divide.
LikeLike
The conquer comes after the divide.
LikeLike
This is exceptional work Brian! The imagery is spot on redolent!
LikeLike
Thank you very much. I seem to be ‘seeing’ too much lately.
LikeLike
The first two lines are powerful…..and use of the word “realm” suggests a king or dictator…someone who rules rather than listens and presides.
Well done.
Late to the reading…apologies.
LikeLike
Never too late to read… to understand compassionately? That is the question.
LikeLiked by 1 person