Eljekar, I am wishing no Ρhilistine to come in your way...some times maybe our minds, are in such true need of the others mind, only to find logic and reason again. Searching minds..Thoughtmaking work, Eljekar, thank you for sharing!!!

i need a philistine too. to argue with!
to gimme my central point. of? No Opinion Whatsoever
except that
of my Socratic dance
of agreeing with everything then saying, "but...."
~
better than christing it.
christing takes up too much energy ,,
and i am very very timid and shy. in my person.
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philistine culture is a lovely release for my poor mind.
when it gives up authority to my urges.
my id, my flesh, my satan, my organic body, my 'me',
my vessel of fun,
my
incarnation in a body..
(so hard t o believe sometimes)


my holiness goes out the window when i spot
a female runner, in scanty clothes,
taking the time
to smile at me and georgie puppy
as she grinds and races and sweats and strives by............

for?

I have no problem to be your Philistine, James.
But never ever meet me with a sling and a stone.
Nor set loose that Georgie Puppie dog on me.

And I promise you,
when you want to leave the house
to go after that female runner -
in the meantime I'll babysit Georgie Puppy.

I understand the musical reference because of your comment on your post yesterday.

Clever allusions--superb follow-up on a serendipitous metaphor.

Masterful final line.

[r] OUTSTANDING! Incredible images to make your point. Bravo. best, libby

Dutch vineyards.
A lack of clear reasoning
In a vintage whine.

I love haiku. They get right to the point.

thanks Stahti, Paul, libby,

good to see you here.

I'm not afraid of Philistines, Stahti.
Neither do I care when someone labels me "his" Philistine.

Yes Paul, yesterday the association had already hit me.

The illustration is part of a painting of Edgard Degas, libby.

right, Amy - nice to meet you here

Everyone his favorites, isn’t it.
And we wouldn't remove from earth everything we are not fond of, would you Amy?

So much to rejoice at between haikai no ku and Dietsche Dichtconste.

(btw, when we meet another time, bring along a haiku
I’m also a lover)

Eljekar, the painting image was not what I was talking about though also perfect. The cat and the organ pedal key. Absolutely brilliantly and deftly used!!!! best, libby xxx

I like your poem and I like James' answer.

So worth the 3 reads to gain incite into the mind of the poet. Sweet mystery!