From Men, Of Men

the truths distilled from walls we built

once drunk declared from a bearded mouth

monstrosity is the measure of a man

calculated in fists blood weapons of war

blades and engines noise and smoke

this is all the best there can be

Manning The Lines

destructive luxury diversions

boiled down breed lethargy

tedium is underappreciated 

changing their capacity for risky bets 

can decide dullness is a good place to start

men silently hanging laundry 

white sleeves rolled up forearms flexing

the breeze-blown smell of fresh linens

bare feet cool and wet in the grass

sustained connection to environment

becoming open and sensitive to pain 

backs into it please boys fill the void