Knifes Edge Cutting Sharp

My mother was of the opinion that if you didn’t have something nice to say, then it was best to “shut up!”

Once we had neighbors, a couple; a man and his wife, whom she didn’t really care much for either of them…

She said, “On the positive side… at least you don’t have to spoil 2 homes with them.”

Dennis Mantin

Overheard on a Streetcar

Two men in their 30’s are talking. Actually, one is talking, and the other is listening:

“What are all the little dogs about? I mean, I can understand if you want a pit bull or a Rottweiler or a German Sheppard for protection… but these little lap dogs… I think they are replacing babies for this generation… this country is fucked man. This place is going in the shitter in a big way. “

Dennis Mantin

Dreaming of a Future Post Thanos Multiverse

We were dreaming of a future.

Where something better came along.

When we could guide the children.

Where we could be that strong.

We were dreaming of a future.

And the future it is here.

And we are all so happy now.

There was so much crap to clear.

We were up against those forces.

In a post Thanos multiverse.

All the heroes, they now know.

To carry makeup in their purse.

Now that that’s been settled.

No more God or faith no more.

Our leaders are busy leading.

No more questions or out the door.

Dennis Mantin

The Quiet Phase

Got up in the grill of whatever I found out lasts and  pays.

Shooting down and arguing you about anything you says.

I got so God damn tired, and then I got to the quiet phase.

Growing old, it ain’t nothing if you’re not set in your ways.

Growing up is something else before the quiet phase.

My heart got old and twice as strong as in the good old days.

Don’t know why I got so serious. Now takes a lot to faze.

It’s quiet in the sunshine. Nothing more than golden rays.

Took a lot of something somewhere to get far from your praise.

Dennis Mantin