Theodicy

God’s worst mistake
was not to create animals
just below the angels,
but to make promises
He could not keep.

Above so many disasters
light splits in silence
while mortals weep
a drowning flood
and dream deep of gold.

~ Anthony D

Anthony D studied philosophy in the UK for five years and published articles in academic anthologies. He was recently chosen by Jeramy Dodds to have a poem showcased at the University of Calgary for “Poetry Month”. Anthony was a finalist at the Single Onion 100 anniversary contest with his poem “Found On the Corner of 7th & 10th”. He has lived and worked in Calgary almost eight years and has two sons.

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