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 […]

Espresso Delivery

by Derek Morrison You have two shots in the morning to set up your day With two more mid-morning so that on the pace you stay In between are the energy gels which are not much to your taste But they have become essential because they’re also caffeine laced. After one hour the alertness washes […]

Smart dumbness

by Derek Morrison A world of digital complexity Where only experts can tune TV Gullible swallowing of salesman’s art A rush to devices with moniker ‘smart’ But like filament light bulbs of old Rapid obsolescence we’re being sold Because the smartness does degrade Despite the high prices we have paid Those smart devices by our […]