Dandelion Doctrine
such an intricate simplicity,
these rules,
these ideas
every book on the subject
sends one to next week,
head reeling,
high as a kite
the closest we’ll ever get
to our greatest potential:
we can taste it
it’s right there
and yet so far away
the chemical signature of caffeine
petals of a dandelion
meditation
Islamic art
the Absolute
starts to show up
everywhere
awe and fear
paralyzes me
Kendra C. Duke is a poet and independent scholar based in London, Ontario. Her work explores the intersection of ethics, spiritual inquiry, and social responsibility. She holds a Master’s in Philosophy from Queen’s University and writes across genres, including essays, poetry, and public philosophy. She is the author of “Subspace Log”, an interdisciplinary newsletter, and is currently preparing several long-form projects that bridge philosophical reflection with poetic insight.
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