Monthly Archives: December 2014

pathway – December 30

Posted on December 31, 2014 by landl30

12.30.2014 snow spreads back into the trees a deer swath broadening through   afternoon gray sun spilling dull bare whisper shadows   the pond beyond marking a boundary that only the heart knows. ————————

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procedure – December 27

Posted on December 28, 2014 by landl30

12.27.2014 the tube goes in down the throat via the nostrils   and the body rebels at the violation.   looked upon now in older age one wonders   will it be me. —————————

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the day after – December 26

Posted on December 27, 2014 by landl30

12.26.2014 the day after brings time for breathing.   always there is business busy   and more steps to take   but not within. ——————-

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Spare infant child – Christmas 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by landl30

Spare infant child symbol enthralled   born without wealth yet giving to all.   How do I love thee speak now my part   give me your grace enable my heart. ————————– Christmas 2014

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presents under the tree – December 23

Posted on December 24, 2014 by landl30

12.23.2014 presents under the tree. exuberant, bashful, wistful, bright, homely and homing.   quiet surrounds their moment. there is no need to rush the opening   seeing them there under the bearing tree tells its own tale of warming amidst … Continue reading →

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training wheels – December 20

Posted on December 21, 2014 by landl30

12.20.2014 angels and santas on the tree training wheels for believing   that goodness cares, that we’d better not pout or coal in our stocking is a bigger big story   that someone’s taking notes and names that will matter … Continue reading →

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observation: a poet’s lament – December 19

Posted on December 20, 2014 by landl30

12.19.2014 what did I observe today that moved me   what did I scan today and missed   what did God send me that I noticed   what did I pass on and dis missed. ————

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always kiss me goodnight – December 18

Posted on December 19, 2014 by landl30

12.18.2014 always kiss me goodnight, she said. always let me know that you love me.   and I will do the same for you. forever and ever. right there in the contract.   always. ——————–

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places of forever – December 17

Posted on December 18, 2014 by landl30

12.17.2014 golden days and nights upon which we slipped and slept and wandered together   to shores beyond which we never dreamed we’d move.   places of forever and a day where our souls melded and melted   when we … Continue reading →

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tin angel – December 15

Posted on December 16, 2014 by landl30

12.15.2014 a tin angel dangles from our lampstand clanging in her only clunky way.   small and white, her chipped halo sends a word. grace found here. simplicity.   beauty from a tin can. —————————

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