Armageddon City  (Redux)

. . . by Tanmay Philip

Gurus walking the streets
Hungry for lean meat
Hungry for treats
Standing by the doomsayer
For the photo-shoot
They need a good contrast
“Run fast! Don’t look back!”
When the storm comes raging
In Armageddon City
Screams the mad soul
While the gurus offer
Awakening
For their daily wages
Self proclaimed sages
Offering medical degrees
But never for free
While the lunatic screams
Flee! Flee!
From this city
Ignore him please
And welcome
To Armageddon City […]

Armageddon City

As for me … I’m on safari,
fleeing Armageddon City.

Rest in peace dear Tanmay

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      3. I shall ring the bell from my tower on top of Bell Post Hill overlooking Geelong …
        “The birds they sang
        At the break of day
        Start again
        I heard them say
        Don’t dwell on what has passed away
        Or what is yet to be
        Ah, the wars they will be fought again
        The holy dove, she will be caught again
        Bought and sold, and bought again
        The dove is never free
        Ring the bells that still can ring
        Forget your perfect offering
        There is a crack, a crack in everything
        That’s how the light gets in”

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      1. I see
        I have no sea
        to make my way to around here
        Lots of sand from ancient beaches
        parched and dry
        Scorched earth
        Almost Armageddon

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      2. Armageddon Cafe
        is never far away
        and is happy to deliver
        it’s caffeinated treats
        in a paper tray
        with a plastic straw
        (as if you need more trash?!)
        courtesy
        of DoorDash & Uber Eats

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    1. 🙏 😎

      May God bless
      And keep you always
      May your wishes all come true
      May you always do for others
      And let others do for you
      May you build a ladder to the stars
      And climb on every rung
      May you stay forever young

      May you grow up
      To be righteous
      May you grow up to be true
      May you always know the truth
      And see the light surrounding you
      May you always be courageous
      Stand upright and be strong
      May you stay forever young

      May your hands
      Always be busy
      May your feet always be swift
      May you have a strong foundation
      When the winds of changes shift
      May your heart always be joyful
      And may your song always be sung
      May you stay forever young

      ~ Bob Dylan

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  13. Sorry for your loss and all of those that Tanmay touched, David! He clearly was an amazing soul and I’m sad I didn’t have the opportunity to know him but I checked out his site which had so much goodness and talent in it. Stay well and thanks for the poem and update in your life 💓 My prayers are with all that knew and loved him. 🙏🏼

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    1. Your thoughts & prayers are
      greatly appreciated, Cindy 🙏
      How well can you know someone
      from their postings on WordPress?
      Tanmay was brilliantly expressive,
      and had that gift to truly connect
      with the reader through his poetry,
      stories, and insightful comments,
      like a search light being switched
      on in a storm. Never with any hint
      of pretence, or hidden agenda. Just
      the offer of a lifeline of friendship.
      It is truly sad that such a bright
      light has gone out🕯️

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