April 1-10, 2025

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

bankruptcies stalk the edges of George Bailey’s life

“The Lord of the Rings”

terrors stalk the edges of Middle Earth’s life

“War of the Worlds”

monsters stalk the edges of New Jersey life

fictional accounts, each one

silent heroes each one

cannot guide

cannot stand beside

can offer neither solace nor balm

can, as outflow of their creator’s lives

show how their creator endured

reality

where disasters stalk the edges of every life