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Lawrence Willson's profound poem infers that pure "self-interest" is integrally illusory, psychologically delusional, and globally disastrous.
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May 21, 2012
May 14, 2012
Meister Eckhart's Unveiling
"There's more to the world than meets the veiled eye,'' writes poet Lawrence Willson.
May 07, 2012
Beyond The Veil
Poet Lawrence Willson sees a world in which all things are in apposition.
April 30, 2012
The Bee's Knees
Lawrence Willson brings us a poem about inter-dependence.
April 23, 2012
Business Schools
Lawrence Willson muses on what is taught in business schools.
April 16, 2012
Some Private Equity
Lawrence Willson points an accusing finger at those who are ruthlessly greedy.
April 09, 2012
Turn Of The Screw
"What kind of man bets against his nation for sefish gain?'' demands Lawrence Willson in this searing poem.
April 02, 2012
Pig In A Poke
Lawrence Willson's timely poem powerfully reminds us that the good life is about more than money.
March 26, 2012
The Grand Integral
Lawrence Willson's poem points to the fragility of capitalism.
March 19, 2012
Raw Bone
Lawrence Willson's poem warns that large corporations cannpt be a law unto themselves.
March 12, 2012
Commentary
Lawrence Willson's poem reminds us that we humans are the real wealth of this planet.
March 05, 2012
The Capital Verse
you'll not escape forever
your adverse effect
on others
Lawrence Willson issues a stern warning to the greedy who think they are sheltered by their wealth.
February 27, 2012
Busy Terrorism
Lawrence Willson's six-line poem contains a message to shake nations.
February 20, 2012
Supreme Prostitute
Lawrence Willson condemns corporations which treat people like capital.
February 13, 2012
Busy America
Poet Lawrence Willson casts a cold eye on busy America.
February 06, 2012
13 Bankers
...Nice work if ye can get it:
everything to gain, nothing to lose (of your own)...
Lawrence Willson writes the poem that demanded to be written about the current crisis in international financial affairs.
January 30, 2012
A Flaw In The Golden Rule
Lawrence Willson's poem turns a spotlight on those whose God is money.
January 23, 2012
Things
Lawrence Willson's poem emphasises the emptiness of what is taken to be "real''.
January 16, 2012
The Wake
Larence Willson's poem emphasises that deeds are all in all.
January 09, 2012
As She Lay Dying
Every dying be like
joining a black hole―
Lawrence Willson's poem concerns visions and new beginnings.
January 02, 2012
The Blinding
Sorrow pure knows no regret, says poet Lawrence Willson.
December 26, 2011
Living Now Affirming
Poet Lawrence Willson reflects upon an escape from grief. on the nature of grief.
December 19, 2011
Being Away
So I walk the park drafting
things running through me and here's
the main thing, there's nothing there
Poet Lawrence Willson tells of a time of new awareness.
December 12, 2011
The Auto Mechanic’s Code
Lawrence Willson's poem ruminates upon auto complexities.
December 05, 2011
The Bishop’s Straight
Lawrence Willson brings another intriguing poem to set your mind a-working.
November 28, 2011
The Swami’s Windbreaker
Lawrence Willson's poem tells of the gift of a garment.
November 21, 2011
Zenith
Lawrence Willson's poem tells of the disorganised remains of a fine self.
November 14, 2011
Freud Never Met My Father
Lawrence Willson's poem will make you smile, then set you to thinking.
November 07, 2011
Why We Write
Lawrence Willson brings us a short poem which could serve as an explanation for and justification of Open Writing.
Lawrence will be writing regularly for this magazine.
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