the world, which we created, moves too fastβ even for us.
we climb the ladder to fall and splatter.
technology zooms at the speed of light, and blurs with night.
what are we after?
evolution or electrocution of the human race?
give us space to taste the fleeting moments on the clock that we overwound.
Ken Kakareka is an American writer of works of fiction and nonfiction, such as BULLSHIT (Anxiety Press, 2024) and Summer of Irresponsibility (Alien Buddha Press, 2023). His novella PARIS IN ALL ITS GLORY is on its way. Ken is a Best of the Net nominee (2025). His work has appeared or is on its way in numerous rags including Gargoyle Magazine, A Thin Slice of Anxiety, The Disappointed Housewife and New Pop Lit. A list of selected publications can be found at kenkakareka.com.