DANCING PHALANGES ALONG KEYS OF RELATIONSHIPS

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is purely coincidental; original poems, opinions, photos, are the sole property of,

Salutations From Obi Wan Can'obi Layke Pahrk, Master 'o' da Farce,

and do not reflect those of, Google (blog);

names are changed to protect the

Old School Typer using Poet/Writer.

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Forget all you know or think you know about 21st Century Poetry, 

 it is not your Great Grandparents Poetry, 

 it is not your Grandparent's Poetry, 

 it is not your Parent's Poetry,

 it is 21st Century Poetry,

it is your poetry,

an evolution,

revolution

in verse; 

 see,

21st Century Poets are doing new things,

the old has fallen away. 

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"We are merely tenants at sufferance of this life."

Always We Begin Again c 1996/2011

"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act"

Attributed to George Orwell

"See to it that no one takes you captive

through hollow and deceptive philosophy."

Bible, Col 2:8

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 Welcome to, Salutations from, Obi Wan Can'obie Layke Park Google Blog,

an online magazine published weekly, broadcasting

Positive Waves, Good Vibes, Honesty & Truth

across the virtual multiverse,

sharing poultry & photos chock full of sunshine and lollipops and...

silly meditation focal point

Obi Wan ponders the Word

& if he has it.

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Halfway thru a not very gay June,

let us pause for a moment of

SILLYNESS!

Short, foolish Pomes.

GERIATRIC PSYCHEATRIC

Do-si-doe 'n' bless my soul

I really dig that rock an' roll

groovin' perpetual motion

tappin' toes land 'o' goshen

Madison, Alley Cat, Stroll - - -

Ballroom, disco, Classic Stroll

Chorus Line, land 'o' goshen
into dance floor loco'motion

singles, couples, groups, roll

movements catharsis soothes soul -

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HI, HOW ARE YA...?

greeting card Pome for G. E. Harlan, Poet

Hope yer doin' good

livin' dream in neighborhood

writing of Beach Life

and of yer beautiful wife

from atop an Underwood*.

Anyone use an Underwood?

Maybe Tom Hanks and his wife**

of Hollywood Life

in upscale drive neighborhood

facades...homes not good.

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*Underwood: Typewriter Model

most famously used by, Jack Kerouac.

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**Tom Hanks: American Television & Film Actor,

collector of old typers.

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TOP LEFT RED FIST

(THIS IS US)

for DaS Ginger Mann

Fishin' poles in hand

buddies walk rain soaked farmland,

grey sky, shades of blue,

filtered sun rends spectral hue

in sheltered spot, shore pine stand.

Fish in faith, cold river stand

Son Light Blessed Rainbow hue

moods rise, pink from blue

Youthful buds explore gay land

walk life hand in hand.

"We're all keys made to unlock each other,

we're all keys, we're all keys, we're all keys."

David "Doc" Cote,

Poet, Teacher, Open Mic Host

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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you very much, 

 Your own, personal, Master 'o' da Farce,

Obi Wan Can'obi Layke Pahrk

enjoys the Forbidden Fruit of Knowledge,

turning his intellegence upside down.

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BONUS FYI EDUCATIONAL MOMENT

With the recent proliferance of

"swastika"

grafitti popping up in schools and public places,

DaBCo Industries, Poultry division

once again educates the public on the proper drawing of a,

Hakenkreuz or "hooked cross".

We do not condone nor promote hate and anti-anything,

if YOU do,

get the symbol correct;

to that end...

Here are the differences between a Swastika, an ancient symbol,

and the 1920 Nazi Swastika, Hakenkreuz or "hooked cross"

The difference lies in cultural origin, visual design, and intent. The original swastika is an ancient, sacred symbol of well-being and good fortune used in Dharmic religions for millennia. The Nazi swastika (properly called the Hakenkreuz or "hooked cross") is a corrupted, tilted variation adopted by the Nazi party to promote hate and racism. [1, 2, 3]

Key Differences at a Glance

Feature [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]	Traditional Swastika	Nazi Swastika (Hakenkreuz)
Origin & Meaning	An ancient Sanskrit word meaning "well-being" or "good fortune". Sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.	Designed by Adolf Hitler in 1920 to represent the Nazi Party, Aryan supremacy, and anti-Semitic ideology.
Orientation / Tilt	Typically oriented flat (horizontal and vertical lines) with the base arm resting perfectly parallel to the ground.	Tilted at a precise 45-degree angle, giving the entire symbol a dynamic, slanted appearance.
Direction	Faces either direction; some ancient variations represent the sun, while others represent nighttime or the goddess Kali.	Rotated to the right (clockwise) and integrated onto a white circle with a red background.

Accompanying Design

Often incorporates dots placed inside the four quadrants of the cross in Hindu and Jain traditions.

Does not include dots; the hooked cross is typically enclosed in a stark white circle against a red banner.

Terminology & Cultural Impact

Many advocate that the Nazi symbol should not be called a swastika but rather its German name, Hakenkreuz. The confusion largely stems from an early English translation of Hitler's book Mein Kampf, which translated the German word Hakenkreuz into "swastika". [1, 4]

Today, traditional swastikas remain a regular fixture in temples, homes, and festivals, while displaying the Nazi Hakenkreuz is heavily restricted or legally banned in several countries (such as Germany) due to its connection to the Holocaust and World War II. [1, 2, 3]

To learn more about the ancient roots of the symbol, you can visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum or review this Oregon Department of Education Fact Sheet. [1, 2]

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The word swastika derives from the Sanskrit svastika, which translates to "well-being," "good fortune," or "auspiciousness". For thousands of years prior to the 20th century, it was a universally revered religious and cultural symbol representing peace, the sun, prosperity, and the cycle of life. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Meaning by Culture

• Hinduism: The symbol (often clockwise) represents the sun, prosperity, and good luck. It is widely used to decorate temples, doorways, and festive items. [1, 2, 3]
• Buddhism: It represents the auspicious footprints of the Buddha, as well as good fortune, prosperity, and eternity. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Jainism: It symbolizes Suparshvanatha, the seventh of the 24 Tirthankaras (spiritual teachers), and its four arms represent the four states of existence (heaven, human, hell, and beings in the animal or plant world). [1, 2]
• Native American Traditions: Used by various Southwestern tribes (such as the Navajo and Hopi), it often represented whirling logs, healing rituals, or wandering clans. [1, 2]
• Pre-Christian Europe: The motif appears on artifacts across ancient Greece, Rome, and early Germanic/Slavic cultures, typically serving as a solar or protective charm. [1, 2, 3]
• Global Prevalence
  Archaeological evidence shows the symbol was used independently by diverse cultures across Eurasia and the Americas as early as 7,000 to 12,000 years ago. Well into the early 20th century, it was used as a benign symbol of good luck and positive design motif in Western architecture, advertising, and even on postcards. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Appropriation
  In the 1920s, the German Nazi Party adopted a tilted version of the symbol, known in German as the Hakenkreuz (hooked cross). Through the atrocities of the Holocaust and World War II, the symbol was permanently repurposed and has come to be recognized as a profound emblem of hate, fascism, and antisemitism in the Western world. To explore its broader history and contrast it with its Nazi appropriation, you can read the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Article or the Anti-Defamation League Swastika Overview. [1, 2, 3, 4]

GOOD                                               BAD

Now you know, so,

when marking a building with a

swastika message of hate,

get it right

or

you'll look ingorant.

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