Category Archives: poetry

rumble jumble – June 12

Posted on June 13, 2016 by landl30

6.12.2106 thunder rumble dog tumble his panting breath a jumble of the fears. ===============

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6.11.2016 a partner goes away, her partner sitting in the front row while her brother and their son talk of what a wonderful person mom was. and dad just sits, almost alone, a grown child to one side but … Continue reading →

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apple help – June 11

Posted on June 11, 2016 by landl30

6.10.2016 watching the computer go black upgrade the message said doom the inner voice cries call the help man wait on the line holding forever try this, try that the laconic voice easy for … Continue reading →

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Shades of Walt Whitman! – June 10

Posted on June 10, 2016 by landl30

Been away for ten days traveling sans computer. Writing a poem-per-day the “old” way — pen on paper — is actually pretty nice… shades of Walt Whitman! Best and Blessings, Len

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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. ——————–

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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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