Monthly Archives: July 2013

we sit backstage – July 19

Posted on July 20, 2013 by landl30

7.19 we sit backstage waiting. to go on, to move a set to do something other than sit backstage. ———————

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old men grousing – July 18

Posted on July 19, 2013 by landl30

7.18 two old men grousing after all these years and ears. do we ever let go or just keep crabbing. ————————

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7.17 flat heat, dry waterfall revealing the bones of trees, twigs, mud hen nothings at the bottom of its pond. mid July leaves fall to the century mark temps, while spare weeds scrabble across dry garden beds and … Continue reading →

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David danced before the ark – July 16

Posted on July 17, 2013 by landl30

7.16 David danced before the ark naked, waving in the wind, strutting his stuff, making an ass of himself and showing it, for the Lord. Salome danced her cute little steps, charming as a child before mommy and dads … Continue reading →

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two cat staredown – July 14

Posted on July 15, 2013 by landl30

7.14 two eyes staredown, the hot cat yawn. nonchalance under stress. never let ‘em see you sweat. lick that fur as if nothing can bestir, ears forward telling the truer story of alert. no movement. the dog takes … Continue reading →

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there’s no there there – July 13

Posted on July 14, 2013 by landl30

7.13 there’s no there there he said. the latest reports from the latest gathering of the latest hot shots. all fluff little thought, depth of inches scant. at least that’s how he sees the slant. God keeps down the … Continue reading →

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false alarms wanted – July 12

Posted on July 13, 2013 by landl30

7.12 one am blues in a hospital gown, new meaning to the wind at our backs with love by our sides waiting and praying while little lights beep and burp. the vagaries of aging leave us wary and … Continue reading →

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early morning haze – July 11

Posted on July 11, 2013 by landl30

7.11 early morning blue haze is topping the pond, light edging through the swamp grass fronds as the sky lightens and orange white corners touch into the window sides refracting the day. i sip my sumatra coffee and … Continue reading →

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MY way – July 10

Posted on July 11, 2013 by landl30

7.10 the bride’s mother roars my way, MY way, without a sound madness lying in commitment without consideration, of factors other than our own intention to do what only we envisioned. ——————

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John Dillinger sleeps here – July 9

Posted on July 10, 2013 by landl30

7.9 John Dillinger sleeps here, his body moldering in a cemetery broad, barren and massive enough to hide the measure of his forgotten soul. Indiana boy, killer, bank robber, his rock star culture of crime celebrity telling more of … Continue reading →

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