Author Archives: Mark Fought

I was looking through a box of photos today,Pictures from our back pages.Faded snap shots from days gone by,When we were amateurs, and ageless. We were fearless.We were naive.We were more undauntedThan we were meek.We were curious.There was much to … Continue reading →

So much bigotry and hate.Hatred of black people.Hatred of brown people.Hatred of Asian people.Hatred of other people.So much bigotry and hate.We will be asked When we reach the gate,Not, who did we love;We will be asked,Who did we hate.

I sat on the bench at the West end of the docks, looking out to sea, and watched the ships pass by. Occasionally I went there to free my spirit from the arrhythmic tides of city life. The horizon of the … Continue reading →

I sat with my iPad this morning, visiting social media and other sites of inconsequentiality, for well over an hour.  When I finally turned off my device and looked around, I noticed that it had rained. I went outside and … Continue reading →

Many folks think they know something.Some presume to know a lot.They are quick to offer their opinion.They are quick to tell you what. One notable bit of wisdom, however,Their prattle always lacks,One tidbit of data they choose to ignore;Opinion is … Continue reading →