Dreaming The Impossible

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+------Dreaming The  Impossible; Joseph's Thoughts  In Prison At Midnight

Thralled, the dozing
guards’ candles induce
my childhood’s memory,
(reveal daggers on their
laps unsheathed). Within
my cellmate’s snoring,
two bears, back nestled
to back, in a den hibernating
in winter, I hear my own voice
faint, crescendoing…telling
my 11 brothers I saw the sun,
moon, stars genuflecting. All
of Egypt before me bowing. And   
I still believe. This dire
adversity notwithstanding.
Outside the iron bars, rusting,
I see, too: death, failure,
delusion and despair
congregating- fallen angels
with clipped wings charred,
sneering at me in turns.     


------Genesis 39:11-23
One day he went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the household servants was inside. She caught him by his cloak and said, “Come to bed with me!” But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house. When she saw that he had left his cloak in her hand and had run out of the house, she called her household servants. “Look,” she said to them, “this Hebrew has been brought to us to make sport of us! He came in here to sleep with me, but I screamed. When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.” She kept his cloak beside her until his master came home. Then she told him this story: “That Hebrew slave you brought us came to me to make sport of me. But as soon as I screamed for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.” When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, “This is how your slave treated me,” he burned with anger. Joseph’s master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined. But while Joseph was there in the prison, the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there. The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the Lord was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.

Tony Conti and Alexandra Daddario In The (Dating) Land Promised #tonyandalexandra

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+------Tony Conti and Alexandra Daddario In The (Dating) Land Promised 

Alexandra, my heart
is a Chosen People
jejune; once liberated
from the Egypt of dating
rejection’s loathing
by Hopes of finding
a bae: Moses, son of Pharaoh
gone rogue (promising love’s utopia:
Canaan flowing with honey, milk.)
Yet wavering- doubting Romance’s
veracity upon his death– girls’
recent repudiation of my dating
overtures. Alex! Rise up! Save me!
Don’t fear! Your blue eyes Moses’s
disciple leading Levites with the Ark
(of my desire). If you take me to
McDonald’s, the rush of the current
of the Jordan River of my singleness
halted. Abruptly. If you smile at me,
the waters parting; Hebrews walking
on dry land. To The Promised Land, at last.   

------Joshua 1:2
Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to the Israelites.

Alex Smith To Cross The Jordan" -A Joshua 1 Redskins #TonyandAlex #httr #Redskins #nfl

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+------Alex Smith  To Cross The  Jordan

Alex, your time in San Fran,
Kansas City: the Summit
Of Sinai. Dark clouds, thick,
of your head coaches’ (Harbaugh,
Reid) obfuscation a cloak of angst
in descent, suffocating. Those
hard lessons, like a patriarchal voice,
baritone within you (amidst glints of
hope like lightning) imparting 10
quarterback commandments.
Foundational pillars to lead a
True Team one day (the Redskins),
like the Israelites Chosen. To veer
from the Golden Calf of NFL mediocrity.
So now…you stand before Aaron
Rodgers/ Green Bay Packers as the
Jordan River; Washingtonians
poised to follow you from Fed Ex
Field on its bed like dry land. To Canaan
– land of Superbowl Berths Promised. And
Kirk Cousins (Moses) is dead/released.
Do not be afraid – NOW ITS YOUR TURN.
 

------Joshua 1:2
Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to the Israelites.

Moses Is Dead

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+------Moses Is Dead; Joshua's  Thoughts Standing Before The Jordan River, Eyes Closed

With the Cloud’s descent
onto Sinai, in the intermittent
darkness between flashes
of lightning scattered….I first
felt them: soul spasms.
Hallucinatory catalysts.
I saw then, this moment
imminent – Moses
translated as God, me as
Moses. But alone- the unknown
like a Golden Calf with razor
sharp horns awaiting me below.
I try and muse on all (the
commandments, aphorisms,
victories/failures) he taught me; I
recall the stare of Pharaoh
on the Red Sea’s opposite
shore: part stupefaction, part
delusion, part terror. And now
the Day, the Jordan River, I long
ago buried as a boy arises.
Its my turn to lead The Chosen
people. God please help. Help
us get to Canaan. Don’t let me
run back to Egypt, afraid.

------Joshua 1:2
Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to the Israelites.

The New Teaching Of Alexandra Daddario; Tony Conti's Dating Liberation #tonyandalexandra

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+------The New Teaching Of Alexandra Daddario; Tony Conti's Dating  Liberation

Alexandra, my lovelorn
heart cynical, my romantic
hopes fidgety; In a
synagogue of other
girls’ dating refusals
assessing your smile,
your beguiling blue eyes-
dazzling (a Dating Savior's),
like the tides of lakes in Eden
that reflect the moon- as a presage.
A spirit impure blurting “What do
you want with us, Alexandra
of Hollywood?!!” But Alex! If you
took me to McDonalds, gazed
at me, like the most charmed rebuff:
“Be quiet! Come out of him!”
My singleness’d shriek,
the somberness in my soul’d
shake violently. The people
in my life amazed. “What is this?
A new teaching—and with authority
(Tony Conti has a girlfriend)!!!” 

------Mark 1:23-28
Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

Refusing Regicide

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+------Refusing  Regicide; David's Thoughts While Saul  Urinated Before Him

My mind tries to dissociate
the two, but my body’s
rhythms still draw parallels.
It remembers the striding
(twirling my sling),
apoplectic, to Goliath
in the Valley of Elah;
A wolf partly sadistic, partly
afraid, partly filled with wonder,
blood pulsing, heart wild.
But God’s voice as Samuel’s
anointing oil trickled in my ears
visits my dreams still: “Greetings King,
liberator. Philistines shall flee at
the utterance of your name.”
“I have chosen you to free My people”,
not stir a coalition to instigate
revolt. I will build a new world, not
destroy the old one. I will not kill Saul.
In a cave, dank and darkened, urinating
a stone’s throw away. My sword athirst
for my persecutors’ blood. 



------1 Samuel 24:1-17
After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats. He came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve himself. David and his men were far back in the cave. The men said, “This is the day the Lord spoke of when he said to you, ‘I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.’” Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe.
Afterward, David was conscience-stricken for having cut off a corner of his robe. He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, or lay my hand on him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.” With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way. Then David went out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground. He said to Saul, “Why do you listen when men say, ‘David is bent on harming you’? This day you have seen with your own eyes how the Lord delivered you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, ‘I will not lay my hand on my lord, because he is the Lord’s anointed.’ See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. See that there is nothing in my hand to indicate that I am guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life. May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you. As the old saying goes, ‘From evildoers come evil deeds,’ so my hand will not touch you. “Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea? May the Lord be our judge and decide between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; may he vindicate me by delivering me from your hand.” When David finished saying this, Saul asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” And he wept aloud. “You are more righteous than I,” he said. “You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.

Boanerges in DC #httr #TonyandAlex #TonyandAP #Redskins

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+------Boanerges  in DC 

Alex and Adrian, when you
were acquired: dark clouds,
glints of lightning,
amassing above Fed Ex Field.
Jay Gruden’s aspirations
for a Superbowl, Virgin born,
his smile like that of a (football)
Savior ascending a Mount, remote,
to impart playoff-hope to losing-weary
crowds (of ‘Skins fans). His joy
in beatitudes, to the press exclaiming:
“These are Boanerges!!!” When you
run (Adrian) and pass (Alex) fire’ll
consume NFC East teams from
above. Your resolute confidence 
like men vying for thrones in Hall
-of-Fame-Heaven. Tomorrow’s skies
will rumble, when you score I swear: 
You are DC’s Sons of Thunder. 


------Mark 3:13-19
And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons: Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter; James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James, to whom He gave the name Boanerges, that is, “Sons of Thunder”; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananite; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. And they went into a house

Heaven's Republic

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+------Heaven's Republic; The Thoughts Of Jesus While Standing In The Jordan River Before Baptism

I see reflections of Romans,
rippled, in the Jordan. Caucusing
after the Etruscans fell, saluting
one another proudly with
anecdotes of Romulus doomed
to drown, yet saved by wolves.
Hallowed. And now this, the birth
of another “New Republic”:
the Spirit descending, a dove
with outspread wings ready to
soar, the Voice of my Father
above the clouds, aery,
reassuring me all is well. John’s
hand resting atop my head,
my coronation of sorts; I close my
eyes before falling backwards.
I will rise from fate’s waters
then die. To redeem men-(from sin)
so they can rule Earth again. Rightly.

------Matthew 3:13-17
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Sons Of Thunder; The Call Of James and John

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+------Sons Of Thunder; The Call Of James and John

When you two were born,
I saw Job’s lips quiver in a vision.
Heard the roar of swells
of seismic tidal waves;
Leviathan snarling with
a sly wink of confraternity.
Your mother told me during
birthing she was unnerved,
of the smoke in your eyes, your skin
impervious like hide, rugged, leather.
(Dark clouds above and heavy rain
pelting the stucco roof of the midwife’s
house). And I know you two’d burn
down the world for me, you’d storm
Heaven, steal Michael’s sword to
secure thrones that flank mine. When
you speak: the peals of Thunder's
sons. James, John…come follow me.


------Mark 3:13-19
And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons: Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter; James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James, to whom He gave the name Boanerges, that is, “Sons of Thunder”; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananite; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. And they went into a house.

Archetypes; Jesus' Thoughts While Walking On Water To His Disciples

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+------Archetypes; Jesus' Thoughts While Walking On Water To His Disciples

I see them atomized again, angels
fallen, like 12 men aimless before I called
and charged to meld together as one;
To revolutionize first Judaism,
then hearts of the world. Quivering,
as the boat jerks from waves’
violence. Scolding each other,
invoking Noah, tyranny of beasts
drowning in their eyes. Some spit
into the winds’ turbulence. Some
taciturn, in their hearts entranced
by seductions of Cain.  I must teach them
 love always quiets adversity, faith always
conquers souls’ furies in the end - Goliath’s
head in David’s hand opposite the sling.
I mustgo to them. To show them the Man
God wants them to be.  Adam redeemed.
At peace.


------Matthew 14:22-33
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”

Alexandra Daddario Placating Tony Conti's Heart Storm #tonyandalexandra

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+------Alexandra Daddario Placating Tony Conti's Heart Storm

Alexandra, I fathom you
august somewhere, stately
on a mountain’s peak in Nazareth.
A savior, heart virgin-born-earnest;
Your blue eyes as dazzling heralds
of love’s truth. And my heart
like a boat of twelve disciples yelling,
vacillating on the cusp of capsizing
tossed on dating-tumult’s waves
of delirium. Other girls’ rejection
like howling winds bearing down
on my soul. But in the night’s fourth
watch, in September 2018 when
all seems lost, a date with you’d
(at McDonald’s) be like your feet
on water miraculously, Hope walking
to my despair. Your big smile calming
my fears – “Tony. be of good cheer!
It is I [Alexandra]; do not be afraid.”

------Matthew 14:22-33
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”