The Serpent
wraps itself
like a chord
around the ego
of humanity,
strangling like
the headline
villain of
a newspaper.
Promises of grandeur;
a parallel path;
the onramp to
the Fall.
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Randy Baker
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March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
By Denise E Lindquist7 days ago in Writers
Comments (9)
I love the phrase 'ego of humanity'. This is a great poem
so much said in so few words. Great take
Really liked how the last three lines built so powerfully!! Nicely done!
This one hit home, especially with what's going on in the world. Another wonderful poem, Randy!
Great take on the challenge
The biblical undertone and the metaphors in this are really good. Personally, I strongly dislike snakes, yet every blue moon I write about them and force myself to look at their images to overcome my fear.
Great lines, all!
Love this short powerful style!
Excellent work Randy. You touch on several topics - good vs. evil, misleading headlines from the media, fake promises and manipulation from politicians, and misguided paths—entangle humanity and lead to its downfall.