Our love for the search is desperate, mad
We must get over our amnesia
Hunting and gathering are all we’ve had
“Shopping,” “questing,” “searching”—pure poesia
For career, for mate, for food, for clothing
For ideology, faction, party
For identity, purpose, meaning
Each Sherlock for a fit Moriarty
We are gathering fun ways of hunting
Mere survival has always been our goal
Sure, we are all adept at pretending
That it’s an orifice, not just a hole
It is safe to drop the old camouflage
Other stories are mostly a mirage
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Has German intelligence issued a warning about a potential Russian attack on NATO within this year?
According to an alleged leak of German Intelligence, Russia is preparing for a full-scale war with NATO by 2026. The leak points to the reorganization of the Russian army, movement of troops, and mobilization of the defense industry. 😳🎖️ The report suggests that within five years, Russian military strength could double. While the veracity of the report is yet to be confirmed, the evidence of Russia's preparations is already evident. 💀💪 Western support for Ukraine has been a critical factor in Russia's evolving stance. The West's reluctance to provide decisive aid and commit to a Russian defeat has emboldened Putin's ambitions. 😒💸 Russia has adapted its military tactics, offered lucrative pay packages to recruits, and mobilized its industry for war. Russian defense spending has doubled, and production of military equipment has skyrocketed. 🇷🇺💰 Sanctions? Psh, Russia's finding ways around those. They're still getting their hands on the parts they need to keep the war machine running. And let's face it, this isn't just a phase – they're in it for the long haul. 😤🔧 NATO's hesitancy to challenge Russia directly has given Putin reason to believe he could win a war of attrition against NATO's eastern flank, potentially targeting the Baltics, Poland, and even Finland. 😬🌍 Russia's goal may be to force the Baltics back into its sphere of influence, close the Suwalki gap, and prove that NATO's Article 5 commitment is a joke, potentially leading to the alliance's disintegration. 😈💀 The United States' commitment to NATO has become questionable, with former President Trump expressing sympathy for Putin and threatening to pull the US out of the alliance. 🇺🇸⚰ Europe's starting to sweat bullets over the idea of Russia taking Ukraine and then coming for them next, especially if the US withdraws its support. 😩🇪🇺 As Russia prepares for war, Europe must take decisive action to support Ukraine and strengthen its own defenses, potentially even without US support, to counter the growing Russian threat. 🤷♂️🚨
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The Longest Language Journey Back
When you have a godawful experience for years (perhaps French lessons) and need to write about it as part of the healing process and already you feel parts of your cognitive machinery trying to “clean it up” (guess it’s French lessons) for public viewing by default since it’s likely to make some toes curl up (sorry, but definitively French lessons.)
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Liked it.
Wooahhh the last line was deep! Nicely done DJ! 💓
That Moriarty line, brilliant! "Orifice not just a hole".
Enjoyed your sonnet. I agree with Dharr that this line is a personal fav: "Each Sherlock for a fit Moriarty". Thoughtful and thought-provoking piece.
At least you said it was fun ways to hunt! Who wouldn't take pride in a razzle dazzled banana trophy wall? I like that using search engines really is just like satisfying old survival instincts, mixed with some modern FOMO. But thanks for the ending, I welcome disillusionment, haha. It's better to have the truth safely revealed!
lovely poem sonnet.
I was expecting sonnets of glee with the mighty Oilers' triumph. Always thought provoking.
"Each Sherlock for a fit Moriarty". That line was brilliant! Loved your sonnet!
Love the pictures, and the words and the sentiment