by Paul C. Binotto © 2019 March’s out, the way it came. April’s come, so have the rains. Gone’s the memory of winter pains. April’s tears, cry for May,Sun and rain softens the Potter's clay.
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Piercings
by Paul C. Binotto © 2019 Oh, sweet mother pelican, Do set your wet red kiss As seal upon daughter Éireann’s Thirsting waxen lips. That she may taste from you, what is Purest mother’s unmolest’d “Yes”. Because you had no other milk to give, Crimson stains your tender breast To serve yourself to … Continue reading Piercings
“The Fast Ball”
by Paul C. Binotto © 2019 Ffff-ump! “Ball!” “Atta boy, get her up a little!” Ffff-ump! “Strike one!” “That’s the way to throw it!” Ffff-ump! “Ball Two!” “That’s OK, put a lil more heat on it, I can hear his heart poundin!” Ffff-ump! “Strike two!” “Ha-ha, he never even seen it comin!” Ffff-ump! Clunk! “Foul … Continue reading “The Fast Ball”
And You Thought 21st Century Reporting was Dangerous
by Paul C. Binotto © 2019 The threat of violence against Journalist is an ever-increasing and unavoidable fact in the 21st century. Contemplating the dangers of being a news journalist can even be a little scary for the uninitiated aspiring to a career as news reporter; even for the most determined and most ardent adrenaline … Continue reading And You Thought 21st Century Reporting was Dangerous
“So, You Want to Write 21st- Century Comedy – Become a Digital Scientist.”
by Paul C. Binotto © 2019 Telling a joke may be an art, but writing a joke is a science – So, if you want to be a comedy writer, but mom or dad insist that you learn a real job, tell them you are planning to become a Digital Scientist. I know what you’re … Continue reading “So, You Want to Write 21st- Century Comedy – Become a Digital Scientist.”
Armageddon
by Paul C. Binotto © 2019 The greatest battle between God and Satan Is waged within the breast of man, Over whose flag in hoist, will stand, on Those swiftly settling sands. The soul the spoils, the flesh, Armageddon.
Locking Self Out
by Paul C. Binotto © 2019 Mother Church sets her eternal clock Hands against time’s infernal march. The pendulum, the key to Heaven’s lock, Swings its narrow span, Between faith and reason. Every season, in rhythm to God’s plan. Persona Christi on high Pontiff perch sits. And, beneath upraised Gothic brow A universal … Continue reading Locking Self Out
UBI: Golden Parachute or Fool’s Gold – An Op-ed.
By Paul C. Binotto © 2018 As global industries, particularly Western industries, move ever closer to the near-full automation of labor, Silicon Valley is faced with the dilemma of how to provide for the ongoing financial needs of the hundreds of thousands of people expected to be permanently displaced from the eventual (near) jobless manufacturing … Continue reading UBI: Golden Parachute or Fool’s Gold – An Op-ed.
Wealth
by Paul C. Binotto © 2019 To those who need to keep score, wealth for the rich, is measured in gold. Children, the treasured bullion reserved most for the poor. Crystal high ceilings, over dirt floor, speak to position, speak to the station, But the best measure of a nation, is still the wealth … Continue reading Wealth
“Burden is Light”
by Paul C. Binotto © 2019
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