Monthly Archives: May 2016

backyard smiles – May 30

Posted on May 31, 2016 by landl30

5.30.2016 voices and smiles spread throughout the back yard while brats grill beer foams and the family connects. people gave their lives so that we could do this and not have to look out for secret police bad banditos … Continue reading →

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leaden arms – May 26

Posted on May 27, 2016 by landl30

5.18.2016 leaden arms and legs, signals in the night that the body has not yet discovered immortality. ——————–

Posted in poetry | Tagged aging, bodies, humor, mortality, signals, signs, symptoms, writing | 2 Comments

woof-yips – May 25

Posted on May 26, 2016 by landl30

5.24.2016 why doesn’t God speak to us more clearly I ask why doesn’t my master talk to me in woof-yips my dog replies. ——————-

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Rizpah – May 24

Posted on May 25, 2016 by landl30

Rizpah sat with her sons dangling waving off the birds of prey. God did not demand this she knew. Her perseverance opened David’s eyes. =========================

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negotiation – May 20

Posted on May 21, 2016 by landl30

5.20.2016 we have a negotiation nature and I. they keep the yard green and I don’t sweat the dandelions. ————————–

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present – May 19

Posted on May 19, 2016 by landl30

5.14.2016 he walked across the stage and I missed it busy tapping the video feed. be present to the moment, the mystics taught us see what is right in front of you. good lesson. the good news … Continue reading →

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at the gate – May 16

Posted on May 18, 2016 by landl30

5.16.2016 At the gate three TSA agents one private security and two staties. whoever’s come in is probably not the Pope and not Prince. beyond that it’s definitely not you or me but I think I’ll keep my … Continue reading →

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steps – May 15

Posted on May 16, 2016 by landl30

5.15.2016 home. feet up, good book. my love hoes the garden we sit and read, touch things, bury our minds and faces for moments now that the last of the nest has stepped out. —————————

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eye of the beholder – May 12

Posted on May 13, 2016 by landl30

5.12.2016 curved hip with leg tucked, lilac jacket, blonding hair from across the room I watch her stretch a leg and sip her cup of tea while she plays scrabble on her kindle. all’s right with my … Continue reading →

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words start to escape – May 9

Posted on May 11, 2016 by landl30

5.4.2016 words start to escape you. these yellow flowers that just cropped up on the lawn. I knew them only yesterday what’s the word, I ask. dandelions, she says. oh, right… something with animals. okay. ——————–

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