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Fable of the Monkey King

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Michael Patton

author’s note: Halloween—a good time to show our shadows. THE MONKEY KING Wishing to express his secret self on Halloween the man of aspiration planned to go to the party dressed as a warrior or a king or a warrior-king … Continue reading →

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I don’t want to add to our troubles, so…

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Michael Patton

At the end of the day… …after steeping my mind in the many troubles of our world… …if I can’t stop and appreciate the simple beauty of this planet… …then I’ve blinded myself. And in so doing… …only added to … Continue reading →

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fable of the blessed fool who went on a quest

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Michael Patton

Happy Valentine’s Day.  FABLE OF THE BLESSED FOOL WHO WENT ON A QUEST The young man told the wise man: when I saw that silver palace I felt overwhelmed by an ecstasy of love. So I now feel compelled to … Continue reading →

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fable of the mouse who lived as a rat

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Michael Patton

A poor street mouse, desperately looking for a home in the cold rain… …found the backstage door to a theater open.  There, under the facade of a house front propped against the wall, a mother rat nursed her litter.  The … Continue reading →

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