Monthly Archives: September 2015

first fall – September 28

Posted on September 30, 2015 by landl30

9.28.2015 cool crisp crunch underfoot first leaves down curled turning in the black night house lights beckon. —————-

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night signs – September 27

Posted on September 29, 2015 by landl30

9.27.2015 the moon turns bloody red above our back deck and my wife and I hold each other breathing in the sight. we want to be in that number when the sun refuse to shine. ————————

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9.26.2015 across the pond their bodies so entwined they seem as one the two trumpeters nuzzle and dip in their safe solitude comforting and tending for one another in nature’s redoubt. watching, we walk the path around … Continue reading →

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in the moment – September 24

Posted on September 25, 2015 by landl30

9.24.2015 purple crocheted pullover cap crowns the now balded head, the smile and persona fully there. old friend across a room, daughters on either side, reminiscing about kids and hopes and possibilities while the stark option lies out … Continue reading →

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evensong – September 23

Posted on September 24, 2015 by landl30

9.23 O gracious light Lord Jesus Christ the words flow out to sooth my soul I hear your voice in every chord and whence it comes I long to go. From pains of body, heart and soul, from … Continue reading →

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two head snug – September 21

Posted on September 22, 2015 by landl30

9.21.2015 two heads snug together in the water oblivious of those around whispered wet words, arms around each other. class dismissed get a room giggle, giggle ain’t love grand. yes it is. —————-

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long day – September 20

Posted on September 21, 2015 by landl30

9.20.2015 Tired at night long day of family ——————-

Posted in poetry | Tagged effort, family, fatigue, introversion, relationship, relief, stress | 2 Comments

on retirement #2 – September 18

Posted on September 19, 2015 by landl30

9.18. that you have fled the battlefield is what you fear in retirement. and then comes decency in a smaller venue a more proscribed arena and carrying on the fight the battle the living in the … Continue reading →

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telling stories – September 17

Posted on September 18, 2015 by landl30

9.17.2015 telling stories gives perspective on what you thought you were doing when you did it what you see now that there’s distance and a moment to say thank you for it all. ——————

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tie – September 14

Posted on September 16, 2015 by landl30

9.14.2015 we settled for a tie my son and I as if neither of us needed to win if you can tie your son I said you’re doing well if you can tie your dad he said … Continue reading →

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