poetry/free verse
The Secret of No More Wars Lie in the Feet?
taichong point
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.
