Shor Poems

“Getting past the last misconceptions:

The deceit, disinformation, and each misdirection;

Correct indications dictated my new directive:

Detecting discrepancies in self;

I verify vindication in the form of my inclinations by minding intuition which supplies intimations

- hints to what’s mine and what’s flagrant;

I’m inclined to be blatant:

The untruths assume and the drives make new statements.”

- Old Dying Joe

“Unforgettable stay: No regrettable pains -

Instead inestimable gains obtained investing in brains;

Ingested lessons in ways I reckoned would pay;

Each session I walk away feeling like I saved the day:

It’s the succession of states -

I’m never unchanged;

I’m impelled by the range;

Organized ideas in array

I think I have much to say.”

- Old Dying Joe