Monthly Archives: January 2017

January thaw – January 30

Posted on January 30, 2017 by landl30

1.30.2017 there’s something about a January thaw that does a body good.   we walk to the waterfall where the flows pulsing behind a yellowing wall of ice   feed into the widening maw of deep copper below   and … Continue reading →

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blubbering beavers – January 28

Posted on January 29, 2017 by landl30

1.28.2017 blubbering beavers feel the words feel the quiver even before   tons of feelings from somewhere deep mostly of gratitude and sometimes of fear   that life is so beautiful and yet what if not.   grace is a … Continue reading →

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so much for resistance – January 27

Posted on January 28, 2017 by landl30

1.27.17 they brought out the ice cream and all bets were off   good intentions right out the window.   I can resist anything but temptation.   so much for resistance. ———————–

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an inch of snow – January 25

Posted on January 26, 2017 by landl30

1.25.2017 an inch of snow covers a lot of damage   sad grey melting world suddenly crisp in the morning air   the walk to the mailbox now crunching satisfyingly.   snow, snow beautiful snow   as long as it’s … Continue reading →

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when he was born – January 22

Posted on January 23, 2017 by landl30

1.22.2017 when he was born his mother cuddled him close and rubbed her nose deep into his hair   to inhale all that he was, all that he is, all that he would become.   somewhere deep we know each … Continue reading →

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grey clouds – January 20

Posted on January 22, 2017 by landl30

1.20.2017 grey clouds mist over the windshield of my mind no wipers need apply   no why or how or what will dispel whatever clings to this soul   just to be lived through until the fog   lifts. —————-

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old friends – January 18

Posted on January 19, 2017 by landl30

1.18.2017 old friends shuffle around the track one mincing steps close to the rail lest a stumble the other at his side chatting and protecting from those who swoop by in their jogs.   no explanations needed.   just a … Continue reading →

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Stopping for a whiz on a snowy evening – January 15

Posted on January 17, 2017 by landl30

1.15.2017 Stopping for a whiz on a snowy evening Whose woods are these I think I know, the owner’s not looking so I can go My masters brought a plastic bag I drop my tail and give a wag I … Continue reading →

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alzheimer’s – January 9

Posted on January 15, 2017 by landl30

1.9.2017 a bright face wrestling with the wrath   of mind cells going of life loves passing   of bodily distancing and medical monitoring   and the loss of knowing   if God still loves him. ————————-

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contenda – January 13

Posted on January 14, 2017 by landl30

1.13.2017 he hits the bag full on tall white haired brahmin with the just right speed gloves   as if he could’ve been a contenda   if anyone had noticed. ———————————-

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