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White Walls, Gold Handles
It is for death I am called there To bear witness to this place A cold beauty and smooth sadness Like a riverstone It coats the people here– Strong frames decayed, by time They hint at what was — and … Continue reading
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Revisionist History
The day that I chose We gorged ourselves On snow and sun On delicious pauses–the uncomfortable chill On red cheeks and smiles Moments of uncertainty Painful and real— Letting us know in this moment We were You and I Retreating … Continue reading
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I am Working Towards More
I’ve realized that there are a lot of things in this world that I involuntarily participate in. I allow my fear to be weaponized against me into buying, consuming, disposing of things I never really wanted in the first place … Continue reading
Growth
The man looks at his roses and says I want more- To me every seed will be sacred. I will never throw out another drop of water. I will punish those that tend to their own. It will all be … Continue reading
A thought on Blueberries and Creation
We all want to be heard But is anyone listening? Life is such a dash- to be. To win. Moreso even now. We lack connection. We run on hamster wheels and say what now? What have we won in those … Continue reading
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There
Wooden boards are here. Small and unstable I stand It is not a place of permanence. We know this even now. And yet here we are- and here I am. You may never know me. But I stood and took … Continue reading
Sandstorm
We cannot all be famous– To lead lives that live on others tongues But that is ok. It is a good and just thing to do To live a life where you sit and listen– and write it down for … Continue reading
Morning at the Lake
I take breaths Sitting, stretching tendons Nurturing Self Staring at leaves Red, then yellow then green A fireworks show– not for me alone But one that I get to witness and partake in Thinking to think Laughing– asking questions Not … Continue reading
In the Aisles
Where do we find ourselves Not one of us– But all of us– Our togetherness– Is it past the linoleum tiles The cartons of milk and the billboard signs Is it behind the deli counter Or above the fluorescent lights … Continue reading
The Traveler’s Curse
They sent him on a journey With tearful waves goodbye They loaded up his cart with food, trinkets and supplies You’re off to better lands they called Though where we can’t be sure And so began the journey to a … Continue reading
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