Monthly Archives: November 2013

but not dire – November 16

Posted on November 16, 2013 by landl30

11.16 sore, stiff, damaged but not dire. natural degeneration the doctor said. easy enough for him I say. yet the distance of pain from damage is a step I can take and make, gladly. ——————-

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11.15 raking leaves, blowing leaves, feeling the satisfaction of cleaning my space, cooperating with nature, appreciating the intricate design that clings in each leaf so that more might be born amidst all the rough. satisfying to … Continue reading →

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skyframe – November 14

Posted on November 15, 2013 by landl30

11.14 nests dot the skyframe, treetops gone bare but not barren. life exudes, sways, hides high and unbidden from below. the sun bears off my coat, a twist of fate in the November day, unexpected smiles and warming between … Continue reading →

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Rosie Cat – November 13

Posted on November 14, 2013 by landl30

11.13 kitty cat gorgon sprawls for her petting upon my bed touch me, stroke me, but just correct-ly, or else. voiceless magistrate of the upper regions, imperious she waits for her due obeisance from us lesser mortals … Continue reading →

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scrabble board evening – November 12

Posted on November 13, 2013 by landl30

11.12 Scrabble board evening, words, words, letters blink stop go oh no, while a friendly face across spins it round with a grin. find some make some, hope some, words, words, like magic signs in the night spelling out potions … Continue reading →

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house of the warrior – November 11

Posted on November 11, 2013 by landl30

house of the warrior *Hale Koa, Honolulu waterfalls, pools, waikiki shores for those who stand and fight for the rest of us. arizona resting place where too many died, now beneath the phosphorescent waters and we recline … Continue reading →

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ice and fire – November 10

Posted on November 11, 2013 by landl30

11.10 the burnt golden color leaks through the glass and ice gives the illusion of more or less depending upon how my taste buds are feeling about temptation at the moment choices, choices, sitting by the fire. ————————– … Continue reading →

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birds are huddling – November 9

Posted on November 10, 2013 by landl30

11.9 birds are huddling on the feeding tube perches for food and protection as the blasts chill in, shivering in the shrubbery to generate body heat, as if the fire of life was not enough on its own to … Continue reading →

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santa without elves – November 8

Posted on November 9, 2013 by landl30

11.8 he arrived on a bicycle, wool hat, scarf wrapped, and we shared coffee. santa without elves anymore, a life of jolly business overrun by the mistakes. and then he found Jesus, or Jesus found him. so he … Continue reading →

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