no more Greek gods and goddesses
give up my Socratic thought
Platonic beginning middle end
architectural style of parthenons
plantations and capitols
Texas Goddess of Liberty
Ceres Goddess of Agriculture
tops the art deco skyscraper
Chicago Board of Trade Building
1930 once the tallest in the city
“People will endeavor to forecast
the future and to make agreements
according to their prophecy.”
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
Chicago Board of Trade versus
Christie Grain and Stock Company
ruling May 8, 1905
My God is a jealous God
Dust Bowl 1931-1939
the crops die under clouds of dirt
by 1934 affecting 27 states
People pray for their children
leave their land
until rain comes
and the wheat is golden again
“Ceres” 31’6″ x 8′ oil on fabric 1930 by John W. Norton
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