From an Upper Floor

When Passion Is Exhausted . . . .
The Best Of All Worlds

When a teenage grandson arrived into our family, my talks with him were cerebral and pithy. We were in my basement study and on the wall was a quote which I had paraphrased from something I was reading and his mother, an artist, had illustrated. (We have since used the drawing on the cover of Kiss The Moon) I have searched out what I was reading but I cannot find what had spurred me on to paraphrase. And my grandson looked at it and pondered and I read it aloud. Wisdom begins when passion is exhausted. And being the good student that he was he said, but grandma, you would be dead then! I wish I had had the wisdom to add that only when passion is exhausted can you then begin to live. It is then that we more clearly see issues in nascent form and arrive at more thoughtful conclusions. In too many situations we reach conclusions colored by emotion when we need more clarified thought. This is only one of many lessons this Earth classroom must teach us.

The Best Of All Worlds

It was said before
in this best of all possible worlds. . .
that we will surely miss this.

It has to do
with the sweet ways of greeting
to demonstrate love and
of mostly handling the common place.

There are those worlds
of which we speak
where frame of mind cannot compare
with our range of emotions.

How like us that is. . . .
We boast of our capacity to love
and honor each other through all life
and then raise arms in combat.

Why I ask does it pain me so
to leave it all behind
when emotion has blinded me
and handicapped you
from peacefully coexisting?

Too much, I think.
My heart needs a quiet time.
One to stand (beside) aside,
to heal my heart and simply Be. . . .

in the next of all possible worlds.
February 23, 2025
Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.
A bigger boat, I guess. . .

IN NEED OF A STRONGER VESSEL. . . .

In my early growing years, there was always much to overwhelm me.    Things just never seemed to be what others said. When they remarked on the lovely family living upstairs in the two family house on the edge of the playing field, I believed them because it never occurred to me not to.   Their furnishings were to my child’s eyes neat and clean and the kitchen curtains were white and stiff when the wind came in through the open window.    Krista dressed like I did and I was happy to have her as my friend. And she served Ritz crackers at our make believe tea parties.

A box of crackers was not common in our house.   They were gone before the box was properly opened. But in this civilized family, crackers were snacks and not considered real food. Food at our house   was bought by the bushel such as apples. It seems bizarre, but in those days my mother made a dollar stretch to do the work of ten and I know she would never ask for anything.. My friend Krista and I were on her upstairs porch that day.

Krista’s mother was generous with her daughter’s friends. The crackers came out for the tea party. I cannot remember if Krista was a classmate or a friend. But I was determined we were going to be the best of friends.   Everyone said they were nice.

There we were, scrunched up and giggling as girls do when Krista’s father came onto the porch.   Her mother was at the other end and when her father came out, he didn’t go near her mother.   She said,   ‘You are late, aren’t you?’ And he whispered something which I did not hear but then Krista’s mother said the words that made me cold. ‘Let me smell your breath.’ And my world crumbled like the crackers on our crumpled sunsuits.    I don’t know where I learned this but I knew it was hurtful.   I watched with a sweaty body as this grown man went over and opened his mouth. I was ashamed for him and I knew what ashamed was.   I knew I had seen something that was private. It was like listening at a closed door. I could not know what but I reacted in a way that showed me scared.   I knew it was a big thing in their lives. I knew that much even though I was still in play clothes.

I don’t know whether I just ran home. And the budding relationship between Krista and I never blossomed.   I could not face her, not knowing what to say to handle the situation. I presumed she was hurt and ashamed.   It did not occur to me that she was already an expert in handling this. It was only as I grew up that it became part of my knowledge that people have different heads. I thought people all alike, slower or faster, but not so different.   But alas, different.

Krista might have grown up thinking that all wives asked their husbands to ‘let me smell your breath’ and it might have been as natural as Ritz crackers at a tea party. She probably wondered why I ran away and to explain why I ran. She probably thought my manners were no better than my brothers’.

When we met on the street, the heat rising in my face was hot. I was asked to hold a big secret in a bucket too small.    It probably was common knowledge but not mine. And I was too frightened to say anything. They moved away. Krista and her family moved away. It was a small happening. In retrospect all happening in the larger context of our lives are small. But at the time to us, big. When illusions are shattered, it hurts, to be sure. And with the loss of each one, we hopefully build a stronger vessel. Perhaps we should all think of ourselves as Potters.

All families have problems. And I have not yet found one like Dick and Jane and Spot. When I watch children playing their games of Let’s Pretend I think it is good training for them. To imagine events and to dismantle them with ease will give a good grounding in a world that is determined to dismantle all illusions. In the beginning, illusions are constructed to ward off pain. They dress up the hum drum affairs and add a bit of glitter to our lives. And most people go along with the games. But some never give them up.   They need them to simply live their daily lives. I have never been good at games. In real games I was the last one chosen and everyone knows what that means. Simple words and simple deeds are enough meaning for me. The beauty of it all is the love that supports life. The human condition being what it is, I marvel at the compassion that runs with love to replace illusions that our frailties dismantle. And if love is an illusion, then I am guilty of hanging on for dear life.

But I need to say, now at this time, please forgive me, Krista.

February 6, 2025

Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.
the best gift of all. . . . and best friend. . .

our minds as companion . . .to treat with respect. And the next statement must be, how much better can life be? When to thy Self be true, could we be not true to everyone?

If I could wave my magic wand and grant a loving wish to all children born into whatever worlds are chosen, I would choose to garnish all wishes with the best wish of all. . . to grant a curious mind. And the curious mind announces its arrival by the first simple ‘why?’

To accompany that mind I would grant loving grandparents down the street to whose arms I would have the child run when life would threaten to overwhelm.

And the child would learn that when the appropriate lessons for community living become a bit much to live with, the grandparents would grant surcease. That pause to refresh that only they could know would do. And bring out the paints and the music and the ideas that flow profusely from them to the child.

For Biology 101 teaches that there is more of the grandparents in the grandchild than either parents, whether we talk of the fruitfly or the human being.

And therein lies the salvation of the future of our species. For in the embrace of the grandparents lies a wealth of experience that promises the child that this too shall pass. That herein lies what we hold sacred forever. What we learn to do because it is fun to learn, exciting because it is new to us and we can do it! Or because we feel good about ourselves. It makes us feel stretched bigger than we are when we make ourselves better.

And to learn to feel good about ourselves, we will want others to feel good about themselves. So we will do the good thing whenever we have the chance. Until it is always a part of who we are. And it brings to mind, doesn’t it, that this is what being a human being is all about ?

When we know to do the good thing is what we are born to do, we wear the right thoughts for the mind of the world we are in. And find also when we do it right, we grow into a universal mind. The universal mind being the one that qualifies us in all worlds, for what will be demanded of us.

Amazing that we get parents to teach us what we need to learn and grandparents what will ease what we have to learn. And it all begins with a sacred ‘why?’ that says ‘let good works shine that others can see and do what we must to enhance life in all ways. . . for everyone. . .

I don’t remember anyone promising fun and games, though, do you? Memory seems to fail when 100 years looms close. . .

January 31, 2025

Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.
WE WILL TALK AGAIN . . . . .

We Will Talk Again . . .

We will talk of philosophy and
we will talk of poetry again like
. . . .once upon a yesterday. . . . .

We will talk of people and beings
whose lives are woven tapestries
of great wonder. . . .

And we will again grace the lovely work
of the Great God and say. . .

We walk beneath the wings of him
who holds us all together. . . . . .

AND I KNOW THIS TO BE SO AND IN ME THERE IS NO DOUBT. . . .

January 24, 2025

Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.

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The Myth of Medusa: From Fear to Symbol of Transformation

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Le Zeus: A Modern Game Reflecting Mythic Legacy and Volatile Drama

Amid this mythic renaissance stands *Le Zeus*—a stylized game that channels the essence of divine conflict and human struggle. Drawing from ancient archetypes, it weaves volatile gameplay mechanics that mirror the instability and passion of mythic battles. Players navigate turbulent alliances, moral choices, and the consequences of unchecked power, echoing the chaotic energy of Zeus’s reign. This fusion of narrative depth and interactive tension creates immersive experiences that appeal to streamers and audiences alike, proving that myth thrives not in stasis, but in dynamic reinterpretation.

Key Mythic Element	Modern Game Parallel in Le Zeus
Divine power and hubris	Player-driven consequences and unstable factions
Gorgon’s gaze as a deadly force	Environmental hazards reflecting fear-based mechanics
Medusa’s tragic transformation	Character evolution shaped by player decisions

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From Ancient Thesis to Modern Application: The Legacy of Metis and Medusa

Medusa’s duality—terror and transformation—and Metis’s wisdom form a powerful duality in mythic storytelling. Just as Medusa balances fear and resilience, Metis balances insight and rebirth. In *Le Zeus*, this duality shapes character design and player engagement: choices reflect layered consequences, and growth emerges from navigating chaos. These mythic parallels deepen interactivity, transforming players from passive observers into active participants in a narrative that echoes ancient truths.

“The past speaks through myth, but it changes voice to meet the listener.” — a timeless reflection on how stories adapt across time.

Conclusion: Medusa’s Legacy and the Future of Myth in Gaming

Medusa’s journey from monstrous fear to feminist icon and Le Zeus’s evolving divine drama illustrates how myths endure not by resisting change, but by embracing it. These figures inspire innovation, allowing ancient themes to shape interactive experiences that engage modern audiences. As games like *Le Zeus* demonstrate, myth is not static—it breathes, evolves, and remains vital when reimagined with intention and depth. For writers, designers, and players, exploring these legacies is more than homage; it’s a bridge to deeper cultural conversation.

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January 23, 2025

Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.

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December 27, 2024
Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.
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December 24, 2024

Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.
For Sitting On The Porch . . . .

For Sitting On The Porch. . .

It is a night
for sitting on the porch.
The night is soft
and there is a breeze about.
Soft. A love night. . .
How could it be better?

Only to share with an Other
whose eyes see as mine do;
the shapes of the trees
against the darkening sky.
The maples are round
like balloons;
the irregular Tamarac
whose wispy needles
look like bare branches.

The feel of the night
like a caress,
a loving touch,
a whisper.

I was the night and all of my Self in it.

November 24, 2024

Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.
Be It True Just For Today. . .

What if it is true. . . . .just for today. . . .

The thought occurred to me what if whatever we think is true. . . just for today? How would it affect me and life around me? How would it affect you being related in thought with me?

What if it were true that thoughts are things and have a weight? That everything crossing our minds is true somewhere, what would their effect be? And what if our thoughts hang in the air, ripe for anyone’s picking?

Supposing, just supposing what we are thinking is considered prayer by the heavens? Would we be embarrassed? Because we approach our Thanksgiving holy days of gratitude, can we try something?

We are a special country on this earth. And many the world over, envy us. We were settled because people fled persecution for many reasons and one of them being they wished to worship in their own way. We are a country composed of the world’s religions and it makes us special because sacred customs are honored.

My mentor, the Nazarene said you give me a drink of water and you give a drink to all. Or what you do for one, all will do for the each. When you do something kind, it is a way of giving your blessing to everyone you meet. It is a gift we all can give simply because we breathe the same air.

Since you are reading this, I assume you learned to read in kindergarten when I did . I read the Dick and Jane stories about families not like mine. I also learned to be kind to the one sitting next to me and not to hurt feelings, to be gentle.

Which was a big lesson to learn because those sitting next to me were different than me and were not allowed to come to my house to play. We all had to learn that different can be a big lesson because in many ways you see me as different than you.

And let us be helpful and do good. So today we think kindly about each other and give our blessings. We make memories for all and send our thoughts skyward so that whoever finds them will say thank you!

We were told that we can take the dark night and fill the heavens with a billion stars to light the night and the world to announce we are not finished with our dreams and we continue the fight for democracy and freedom as long as we breathe.

Be it true. . . just for today have our thoughts be prayers and see where they go. We can do it. . . .just for today. I attach my name to mine. You too?

art by Claudia Hallissey

November 7, 2024

Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.
New World Carved Out Of Our Hearts. . .

When you asked the question. . .

I don’t know that it occurred to me at some particular point, or that I always knew the moment you asked the question you already knew the answer because the process by which intelligence grows is by the conclusions reached by the hard work of consecutive thoughts and common sense. Not by magic but by pursuit of the topic one cares mightily.

I did not want to keep making the same errors because I did not know errors were in my basic thought. When it was evident then I could halt the buggy and take stock. But evident it was that when I could frame the question, the wheels of the plight were already in gear and it was time to closet myself and do the footwork. And it is real work.

Never reached immediately, or even one lifetime, but perhaps centuries. My reason for working on this is the fact of still caring for my commitments. And as long as I still feel responsible, I will help as I can.

In the discussion where this came up, I told my listener of my infatuation and heart racing I sat over a coke with this handsome Greyhound driver bussing university students like me home. I was well into my enthusiasm for my learning addiction when he voiced longing that we had met ten years ago. It was in his years talking because I would have been eight in my years.

He was not mine to pursue for there were toddlers waiting for their daddy to come home. The question raised was what harm could it do? No words were required because there no question on my part because no invasion was permitted. Freedom in space is necessary for action. If brought to fruition, secrecy would be needful. Privacy has no question, but secrecy has a fistful. Unless one wished to live in a web of lies, one must be passionate about the matter. To me the justification would be intolerable without mentioning the emotional toll.

Since I just was 18 years old, it was an old head sitting on these shoulders. Hard going for this sister with 5 brothers older than she. When they questioned how short was my bataan twirling skirt with the high school band needed to be, one could imagine what arguments arise with familial invasion.

As the last sibling standing upright, close to the century mark by a slight handful, I have reached conclusions signifying a life hard as rocks. Never thinking I would be seeing rights taken away needing fight again. To me this has been the best classroom in the universe. The rewards and toys are profuse but the lessons are hard going. Consequences might be delayed but come they will and the confusion as to why me? Will not be voiced because we will know why me?

Because when we frame the question aloud, the pieces were falling into place. And we know the answer but just need to go into the closet of mind and do the work of the god or spirit that animates us.

When we ask the question, the answer is already ours.

artwork by Lucinda Rybacki Cathcart

Heart painting. . .Claudia Hallissey

October 19, 2024

Veronica Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s, with her poetry published in a variety of small press magazines. Born into a farm family in Lockport, NY, and educated at the University of Buffalo and other midwest institutions, she brings and unusual point-of-view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She lives in Ramona, CA.

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For Sitting On The Porch. . .

It is a night for sitting on the porch. The night is soft and there is a breeze about. Soft. A love night. . . How could it be better?

Only to share with an Other whose eyes see as mine do; the shapes of the trees against the darkening sky. The maples are round like balloons; the irregular Tamarac whose wispy needles look like bare branches.

The feel of the night like a caress, a loving touch, a whisper.

I was the night and all of my Self in it.

It is a night
for sitting on the porch.
The night is soft
and there is a breeze about.
Soft. A love night. . .
How could it be better?

Only to share with an Other
whose eyes see as mine do;
the shapes of the trees
against the darkening sky.
The maples are round
like balloons;
the irregular Tamarac
whose wispy needles
look like bare branches.

The feel of the night
like a caress,
a loving touch,
a whisper.