Venus Fly Traps

by Derek Morrison Many devices become a radio in these digital times Now new platforms to watch all the world’s crimes Online Venus-Fly-Traps proffering much choice Inadequates and the evil now given amplified voice No time to long read or to talk face-to-face Eyes glued to a screen even as legs make the pace As […]

Safe Space

by Derek Morrison No platform here, no dissonant thought This seat of learning is much sought For our safe haven has banished fear Speech codes and policies make it clear Our scholars halos must always shine Deviance reported via our bias line. We have trigger warnings just in case There’s any risk we’ll fall from grace Preaching our diversity and […]

Deflation

by Derek Morrison Gods, they smiled As plans you told Group cycle ride Despite the cold. Out in countryside Rain like spear Bad day for puncture Mused he at rear. The assassin thorn Lay in silent wait Its pointed dagger Was someone’s fate. Heavens pouring down Prayers for release Coffee stop pending So pace increase. […]