Poem by Jim Culleny

Damocles

In perilous times we join the otherworld,
the one that’s outside
our bubble

who’s driving this bus?
who’s at the helm?
who jiggles the joystick?

we man our posts
we soothe ourselves
but one day must come to terms:

I saw a cormorant, wings spread
drying herself in the wind after lunch
oblivious to the dilemma of our recklessness
but snared nevertheless in its reach

but time itself is oblivious,
and space

so, who?

Jim Culleny
7/10/19

Enjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by donating now.