Singular Assignment
Wrestling with God seems a rather singular assignment—Jacob and who else?
Others, of course, in their singular assignments—focused on the ‘will to power’
Above the goal of happiness—if Nietzsche has it—happiness a not-unpleasant side effect.
Installed in a desert home—freedom from distractions, nail-bites, and news—staying alive—
The ding-dong man picks up a handful of TV stations, but on repositioning loses all—
Let it go—an act of God—and when movie rentals go berserk with computer glitch—act of God
Let it go—When radio from satellite no longer plays—let it go—act of God—
Marriage in the grave which the dogs duly follow—an inheritance to replace the job—
Not an empty mind out in the desert—rather an unrestricted view—well-chosen books—
A God to serve in congregation—not lingering—go home to pace in prayer and meditation—
Words, words, words—driving toward a goal—steno pads and Pilot G-2 07s—
Daemon drink and grocered food—rarely something new—
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