...glenn, [for you and paul] Pogo was right, we have met the enemy and he is us...as you pass by are they bumping into you, perhaps you bump them as much...i think that is what you're saying...so how can paul say 'never join in'...you're a charter member[of humanoids] great write, great.

...and what a beautiful job of reflection you have done by baring not only yourself but your reader as well. I know just what you're talking about in this. Had to stop myself from posting a comment asking for kindness when the "walmart" post inspired some remarks that seemed a bit less than kindly given... I just tiptoed away quietly without participating 'cause I know my request would've been met with at best, silence, at worse, more attempts to correct an imbecile. Anyway, I love this because I relate to it so very much.

the sheer beauty of the language of this piece alone, my friend, would suffice one but then you lavish us with an exquisite combination of philosophy and psychology and if that was not enough, you dispatch us merrily on a expedition in query and to pose ourselves, if we are islands ( ever thus to remain disattached) or destined to be part and parcel of all the herds of humanity that has been and is to be.

I do like all of your poetry Glenn.....CharMin

I especially like the mote and the plank: this is one of my favorite bible passages and, for me, sums up the struggle in our human equation you conveyed so beautifully throughout.