Human-centered technology
What is a human-centered
life-centered technology
but a creativity-centered one?
:- Doug.

What is a human-centered
life-centered technology
but a creativity-centered one?
:- Doug.
Around every circle another can be drawn
explore the world and its embraces
within every circle another can be seen
adventure, discovery—infinity of you
life circles ’round us & fore & aft
play, play with children especially the young
they are your only ticket in
:- Doug.
To speak truth to power
is ever our task
to speak truth to power
in our day
speak to our age’s consciousness
:- Doug.
That of God
within each one
might be the chance
that this one
does the unexpected
that only
he or she could bring
:- Doug.
Our role is to get into the swamp
Touch the blood souls of those near us
Live and die completely
:- Doug.
The stars have not aligned but
the clouds, the blue of the sky,
the gentle breezes, the comfortable temperatures,
and the kindness of a few good people
have come together this fine day!
:- Doug.
Creativity is the source of all economic capital
Perhaps the source of fulfillment and even happiness
Getting creative people (aren’t they all?) together is high priority
:- Doug.
If I were in Congress here is how I’d work to get past the political stalemates, head-butting, and rigid unbending ideology.
:- Doug.
If I had my way, here is what I’d do to help all become more reflective, to go deeper, to do what really matters.
:- Doug.
Die in my sleep—I would never!
I want to be there, face it square on
Die in a bed, family around—no!
I want my privacy, I want to be standing up to it
Die as my family says—no way!
They have no vote in the matter
But I ask you sir: Is this how you want your family
to spend your last days and hours
in consternation
forever to rehearse the pain
they were made to suffer?
:- Doug.
What would make your death good? Quick, fighting, pain-free, with family gathered about, alone, conscious, sleeping, something else? What would your hands, legs, body, head be doing?
:- Doug.
If I had my way, this is what I would do to make my death the happiest, most gentle.
:- Doug.
Whether from others in their writings
or from exchanges rehearsed
or from chance encounters
all poetry flows
from meeting
:- Doug.