In tepid pools I sip
A magical myth
Of musty books
Velveteen Voltaire
Oh poignant Pucelle
Challenge my change
Three pennies saved
And rainy days
Enlightened Monarch
Trust me true
Coffee-stained pages
An empty laugh
Lusty Locke
And humble Hobbes
Sit silently
Lost in lonely shadow
In tepid pools I sip
Drinking up your wit
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Curious, an essay from some years ago
This was an essay I wrote at least 4 or 5 years ago, and don't recall writing a single word of it. However, I came across it and found it somewhat interesting to read given our current situation. Yes, it is obvious I wrote this when I was much younger...but question my stance as you compare it to our current day problems; I'd love to hear your opinions
President Roosevelt’s New Deal was the beginning of a much stronger role by the Federal government in the economic well being of the country. F.D.R. received heavy opposition towards the New Deal; many felt it “endangered the American system of a free-enterprise.” However, programs such as the FDIC, AAA, CCC, and the Social Security Act played a huge role in pulling the country out of the depression. The measures taken, shaped our government today, and will continue to throughout history.
The New Deal was essentially a shot in the dark for F.D.R., but the over all outcome was a success. Without an immediate call for action, such as the New Deal, the depression would have reached an inconceivable point, and lasted much longer. Many of the programs introduced contributed to the success of the New Deal. One of the initial and essential actions enforced, was the FDIC. This reestablished American faith in banks, and quickly deposits exceeded withdrawals. Not only was money in circulation once again, but American’s were placing trust in the hands of the government. F.D.R. also created many work projects for American’s, resulting in job experience, independence, increased self-esteem, and a physical and psychological boost. Among these programs were the CWA, CCC, PWA, and TVA.
The measures taken by the Federal Government during the depression were labeled as “socialistic” and thought to be unjust and wasteful. In comparison to the familiar capitalistic government, and president Hoover’s “Prosperity is just around the corner” philosophy, it is understandable why such opposition might come about. However, it was clear, that a “do as you wish” approach meant tremendous suffering for an undefined period of time. It was absolutely necessary, and justifiable for the Federal government to play such a strong role in helping the country during the depression.
As the Federal government stepped in, it was unclear whether the many acts and programs introduced were beneficial of harmful to the economy. Programs such as the FDIC, AAA, CCC, and the Social Security tax all proved to be helpful, with exception of possibly the AAA later on after being proved unconstitutional. Without programs like the FDIC, faith would have never been restored in banks, which played a large role in recirculating money throughout the nation. The AAA was an exception only because it was eventually declared unconstitutional. Although the Social Security Act originally did not cover farm and domestic workers (that was later reformed), it helped millions of Americans feel more secure; and during a time like that, it was a priceless form of relief.
The depression resulted in a Federal government that intervened in a desperate time of need. To this day, our society is still one in which the government plays a large role in everyday affairs. There is a distinct difference though between times of need, and everyday affairs. It will be a very thin line between playing a role in daily choices to prevent desperate situations, and overstepping government power.
History proves there will never be a simple solution to government interaction and the perfect degree of it. F.D.R.’s New Deal was the beginning of a much stronger role by the Federal government in the economic well being of the country. Regardless of whether we need the government to play that role still today, or in the future; it was exactly what our Nation needed to be pulled from the depths of depression.
President Roosevelt’s New Deal was the beginning of a much stronger role by the Federal government in the economic well being of the country. F.D.R. received heavy opposition towards the New Deal; many felt it “endangered the American system of a free-enterprise.” However, programs such as the FDIC, AAA, CCC, and the Social Security Act played a huge role in pulling the country out of the depression. The measures taken, shaped our government today, and will continue to throughout history.
The New Deal was essentially a shot in the dark for F.D.R., but the over all outcome was a success. Without an immediate call for action, such as the New Deal, the depression would have reached an inconceivable point, and lasted much longer. Many of the programs introduced contributed to the success of the New Deal. One of the initial and essential actions enforced, was the FDIC. This reestablished American faith in banks, and quickly deposits exceeded withdrawals. Not only was money in circulation once again, but American’s were placing trust in the hands of the government. F.D.R. also created many work projects for American’s, resulting in job experience, independence, increased self-esteem, and a physical and psychological boost. Among these programs were the CWA, CCC, PWA, and TVA.
The measures taken by the Federal Government during the depression were labeled as “socialistic” and thought to be unjust and wasteful. In comparison to the familiar capitalistic government, and president Hoover’s “Prosperity is just around the corner” philosophy, it is understandable why such opposition might come about. However, it was clear, that a “do as you wish” approach meant tremendous suffering for an undefined period of time. It was absolutely necessary, and justifiable for the Federal government to play such a strong role in helping the country during the depression.
As the Federal government stepped in, it was unclear whether the many acts and programs introduced were beneficial of harmful to the economy. Programs such as the FDIC, AAA, CCC, and the Social Security tax all proved to be helpful, with exception of possibly the AAA later on after being proved unconstitutional. Without programs like the FDIC, faith would have never been restored in banks, which played a large role in recirculating money throughout the nation. The AAA was an exception only because it was eventually declared unconstitutional. Although the Social Security Act originally did not cover farm and domestic workers (that was later reformed), it helped millions of Americans feel more secure; and during a time like that, it was a priceless form of relief.
The depression resulted in a Federal government that intervened in a desperate time of need. To this day, our society is still one in which the government plays a large role in everyday affairs. There is a distinct difference though between times of need, and everyday affairs. It will be a very thin line between playing a role in daily choices to prevent desperate situations, and overstepping government power.
History proves there will never be a simple solution to government interaction and the perfect degree of it. F.D.R.’s New Deal was the beginning of a much stronger role by the Federal government in the economic well being of the country. Regardless of whether we need the government to play that role still today, or in the future; it was exactly what our Nation needed to be pulled from the depths of depression.
In a Summer Past
Connect to the moment this felt so very perfect-
Loving you is a like a song I replay Every three minutes and thirty seconds of every day And every chorus was written for us to recite
Every beautiful melody of devotion every night This potion might, this ocean might carry me
In a wave of emotion to ask you to marry me And every word, every second, and every third Expresses the happiness more clearly than ever heard
And when I play ‘em, every chord is a poem Telling the Lord how grateful I am because I know him The harmonies possess a sensation similar to your caress
If you asking then I'm telling you it's yes (Yes, yes)Stand in love, take my hand and love God bless
Loving you is a like a song I replay Every three minutes and thirty seconds of every day And every chorus was written for us to recite
Every beautiful melody of devotion every night This potion might, this ocean might carry me
In a wave of emotion to ask you to marry me And every word, every second, and every third Expresses the happiness more clearly than ever heard
And when I play ‘em, every chord is a poem Telling the Lord how grateful I am because I know him The harmonies possess a sensation similar to your caress
If you asking then I'm telling you it's yes (Yes, yes)Stand in love, take my hand and love God bless
When did I write this?
champagne frost on a window sill
building heavy with the weight
of fond memories
blackbird lost against a night sky
amongst the pitch of absence
ignorantly soaring
grandmother's fragile hands
the sweetest raspberries
sure and trembling
summer hail pounding hard
trapped in a shelter
mostly alone
still lake of untouched waters
poetry etched in liquid
by a solitary duck
the blackbird lost against a night sky
still soars as if it is free
how foolish and naïve
the blackbird is
building heavy with the weight
of fond memories
blackbird lost against a night sky
amongst the pitch of absence
ignorantly soaring
grandmother's fragile hands
the sweetest raspberries
sure and trembling
summer hail pounding hard
trapped in a shelter
mostly alone
still lake of untouched waters
poetry etched in liquid
by a solitary duck
the blackbird lost against a night sky
still soars as if it is free
how foolish and naïve
the blackbird is
Do you remember the time?
Her hair in pigtails
Red ribbons tied
Gently bending down
To smell a dandelion
Red ribbons tied
Gently bending down
To smell a dandelion
My Little Corner
The flowers are picked
Pressed by now
You sit unfinished
Like a painting
The bristles grow moldy
You’ve lost the gift
That last one touch
Of a masterpiece
Pressed by now
You sit unfinished
Like a painting
The bristles grow moldy
You’ve lost the gift
That last one touch
Of a masterpiece
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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