poetry/free verse

The Secret of No More Wars Lie in the Feet?

Might this little trick remove the culprit of it all?

two fingers down the web between big toe and second digit oooooh…ahhhh…

revere

taichong point* the Great Surge puncturing stagnation gliding liver qi. hard to think of grudges when

brains breathe in freshly mown air streaming tunes strumming arteries

no longer tight no longer craving revenge. dark green veins no longer bursting pouncing to slam! no longer distinguishing if

those forefathers killed these forefathers for these forefathers butchered those kins. for those forefathers tortured these sons who raped those women who fed those kins who masterminded those forefathers who slaughtered these children for these children dressed as civilians acted as soldiers. those soldiers raped these lands these boundaries. these spears those bombs these missiles. massacres.

whose bodies fumed on pyres in centuries afore? whose bodies pierced on skewers in the last? whose rivers mountains and dunes to begin with? mega-anna before you were born before your forefathers were born when land and water were

one.

who decides who needs more? whose gods whose spirits? all guilty. so clam up

out! floor your high horse show entitlement the door out! you don't need to even the scores war whore

to what ancient history do you shore your claims to what age of yore do you light your flames to what distance do you stick your feet out

both. feet. out. no further than your length

Know liver rules emotions emotions rule happiness. surrender your emotions to the 0.25 mm needle at taichong point

what. if. you ask let go. let. go. you do not own the world

© Pseu Pending (Seu) 2024

*Taichong Acupoint (太衝穴) —

LR3 — Taichong: This point is found on the foot, between the first and second toes, proximally at the depression before the junction of the metatarsal bones. LR3 is a powerful point for balancing the Liver Qi (energy), which can often become stagnant or excessive due to stress, frustration, or anger.

— Acupuncture Points for Stress Relief. FORM Recovery & Wellness

I wonder if all wars started with implanted unhappiness. Unhappy, hence grudges and greed.

My recent acupuncture experience birthed this muse. The spring season rules liver qi. Will chill ease into promising hues as liver qi assumes spring dominance? Might minding one’s taichong points do the trick?

This poem is not medical advice. Seek acupuncture only from licensed professionals. I am not affiliated with the TCM profession.

Sparked by Wry Welwood’s poetry prompt Hope is Hardwork.