Against the Drowning Noise of Other Words, CCXCVI: "stock ticker "
a bruised girl’s hand
clutches a slice of bread
in pixels—
a stock ticker flashes past
Lockheed Martin up red-hot
FYI: "Israel's oldest daily, Haaretz," which was was sanctioned by the Israeli government on Nov. 24, 2024
May 24 2026: Israel's Destruction of Gaza Mapped Using Digital Archive of Wartime Footage
Built from geolocated videos, photographs and social media posts, the website – called Genocide Live – compiles footage of Israeli airstrikes, military manoeuvres, and destruction from across Gaza, the West Bank and the wider regional war, including in Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Qatar.
May 25 2026: Humanitarian Conditions in Gaza Deteriorating Again, Aid Groups Warn
The groups report a resurgence in malnutrition among Gazan children, as well as deaths resulting from a failure to provide medical evacuations, collapsing sewage systems, a spike in pest infestations and a serious shortage of medical equipment, among other problems.
And Kavout, Stock Analysis: Is Global Conflict Driving a New Era for Defense Stocks
Key Takeaways
Global defense spending, now at an estimated $3 trillion, is surging due to escalating geopolitical tensions, creating a robust tailwind for defense contractors and drone technology firms.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) offers investors a stable, blue-chip play on this trend, benefiting from strong demand for its established platforms and a substantial backlog, despite its premium valuation.
Added: Against the Drowning Noise of Other Words, CCXCVII: "Eid al-Adha"
Eid al-Adha
shrouded in smoky dust
armless Gazan child
FYI: Eid al-Adha (May 26–30) is the Feast of Sacrifice, the largest of the two main Islamic festivals celebrated worldwide. It is traditionally marked by clean clothes, festive meals, and charity.
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her only son's photo
as he was
Memorial Day
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in breezy sunshine
tulip bulbs tucked in the earth
last autumn
begin to murmur awake ...
will our hope for peace take root?
FYI: Vision of Humanity: Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II
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the edge
of this dappled trail
shadow and me
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gazing out
at this borderless spring sky
thoughts pass through
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kitchen secret
in the slanted moonlight
onions unpeeled
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half-sleep, half-wake
my hand across the bed
finds a hollow
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sultry beach night
my body finds the spot
where hers once lay
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solar eclipse
a church bell’s echo slips
into the dark
