Monthly Archives: September 2014

bag lunch lady – September 4

Posted on September 6, 2014 by landl30

9.4.2014 in a rain slickered coat she asks for four lunches each time, carefully weeding out the apple sauce and sweet potato chips   asserting to the world and to herself that beggars can indeed be choosers. —————–

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big bed – September 3

Posted on September 3, 2014 by landl30

9.3.2014 the big bed still holds my love, her taut calf catching at my heart   the softness of limbs that have welcomed me   the soft hand reaching across to caress my pillow   how could I have slept … Continue reading →

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the season turns – September 2

Posted on September 3, 2014 by landl30

9.2.2014 the season turns on a moment   air chills, crickets change in the night   puzzle places of damp appear on roadways to reveal odd passings of sudden rain   the owl’s hoots suddenly sound more urgent.   how did … Continue reading →

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there are aches now – August 31

Posted on September 2, 2014 by landl30

8.31.2014 there are aches now regular as rising   pains that shoot across a thigh or beneath an ankle   creams, gels, pills and stretches to welcome each and every day   making me aware of the Gift of my … Continue reading →

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