Tim J. Nelson
reaction(s)
the routine is ritual —
getting at the root
is not a truth we want
the radical
is no square root
equations all equal
to the action’s reaction
we love those we must
to let go is to honor dust
the river will go on
to the sea chemical
imbalance from all the greed
the sun gives without
expectation though
some expect more
the oceans provide all
yet not enough to net
those unaware of metaphor
hyperbole might not see
a full reality
react to the reactions
new and recycled distractions
Poems by Tim J. Nelson have appeared in Cholla Needles, Poets’ Ink, Grub Street, and Yes, Poetry. Nelson holds a master’s degree in writing from Towson University. In addition to freelance writing, he teaches college composition in Maryland. Nelson writes essays and reviews for PopMatters.com and South85 Journal. For more information, visit timjnelson.jimdo.com.
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