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RKS Poetry Anthology: The Manhandlers

The Manhandlers Squeeze that meat Perhaps too much of that white slime Chunky rump roast Succulent chop Once attired by a now despondent pig And at the grocery store the burlesque show continues Robert K. Stephen

RKS Literature: Old Men Far More Interesting Than Young Men (Anton Chekov)

“She was really very gay and in an exultant mood. For two months after her wedding she had been tormented by the thought that she had married Colonel Yagich for his money or, as they say, par dépit”. That same evening in the out of town restaurant, she finally became convinced that she loved himContinue reading “RKS Literature: Old Men Far More Interesting Than Young Men (Anton Chekov)”

RKS Poetry Anthology: Frustration of a poet who in a narcissistic moment might join an advertising agency

Frustration of a poet who in a narcissistic moment might join an advertising agency Is the poet’s gross national product Limited to 87 poems And from that point on clever loquaciousness Which for all concerned Might better have remained as crumbled balls of paper Robert K. Stephen

RKS Poetry Anthology: Is it possible to go fishing after your funeral?

Is it possible to go fishing after your funeral? The gnawing worms Probably reached you by now Spelling the end Can you be but a pleasant memory Or are you there watching while I string you on my hook? Robert K. Stephen

RKS Literature: Inebriation Followed by Tears and Hysteria (Anton Chekov)

“From past experience the Colonel knew that when women like his wife Sophia Lvovna had been in riotous, rather inebriated sprits he could normally expect fits of hysterical laughter and tears to follow. He was afraid that once they got home he would have to run around with the cold compresses and medicine instead ofContinue reading “RKS Literature: Inebriation Followed by Tears and Hysteria (Anton Chekov)”

RKS Literature: Happiness of Marriage (Friedrich Nietzsche)

“Happiness of Marriage. Everything habitual draws an ever-tighter net of spiderwebs around us; then we notice that the fibres have become traps, and that we ourselves are sitting in the middle, like a spider that got caught there and must feed on its own blood. That is why the free spirit hates all habits andContinue reading “RKS Literature: Happiness of Marriage (Friedrich Nietzsche)”

RKS Poetry Anthology: The Lottery

The Lottery Grandiose plans Clinched if only the lottery were won Computerized swindle Dashes them on the rocks The struggle forgotten Frustration rockets Hopes dwindle Only to be rekindled before the NEXT BIG DRAW Robert K. Stephen

RKS Literature: From the Future of Marriage (Friedrich Nietzsche)

“From the Future of Marriage. Those noble, free-minded women who set themselves the task of educating and elevating the female sex should not overlook one factor: marriage conceived of in its higher interpretation, the spiritual friendship of two people of the opposite sexes, that is, as marriage hoped for in the future, entered into forContinue reading “RKS Literature: From the Future of Marriage (Friedrich Nietzsche)”

RKS Literature: Friendship and Marriage (Friedrich Nietzsche)

“Friendship and Marriage. The best friend will probably get the best wife, because a good marriage is based on talent for friendship.” Friedrich Nietzsche, “Human, All Too Human”, 1878.

RKS Literature: Marriage as a Long Conversation (Friedrich Nietzsche)

“Marriage as a Long Conversation. When entering a marriage one should ask the question: do you think you will be able to have good conversations with this woman right into old age? Everything else in marriage is transitory, but most of the time in interaction is spent in conversation.” Friedrich Nietzsche, “Human, All Too Human”,Continue reading “RKS Literature: Marriage as a Long Conversation (Friedrich Nietzsche)”