Category Archives: poetry

archaeopteryx – October 11

Posted on October 16, 2015 by landl30

10.11.2015 the writer yearns to lift off like the first feathered ‘saur   willing his hand to leap but nothing comes and his pull push carries into danger waters unthinking.   a cautionary tale or merely preparation   for takeoff. … Continue reading →

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three jack daniels – October 9

Posted on October 13, 2015 by landl30

10.9.2015 three jack daniels dark glasses black shirt and MLB ball cap, stubbled beard ankled black tennies and dark gray knee lengths. the modern man-boy on an airplane.   when did we stop growing up and give up. ————-

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tough texas tessies – October 7

Posted on October 12, 2015 by landl30

10.7.2015 what ladies were these who rode out from austin to confront texas rangers on on the pampas that day   mommas, daughters tough shooting launderers knowing their wanderers wouldn’t get away   what did they tell ‘em or yell … Continue reading →

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packing bag – October 5

Posted on October 7, 2015 by landl30

10.5.2015    [packing bag] packing bag socks shirts underwear heart when will it be needed. when we arrive at the final stop ———————-

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animal nature – October 4

Posted on October 6, 2015 by landl30

[10.4.2015 ] the dog lunges without warning   the leash tearing at its holder.   they are always animals. —————-  

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deepest truth – October 3

Posted on October 4, 2015 by landl30

10.3.2015 I have a soul. The deepest truth. ———————————-

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epitaph for a black life – October 1

Posted on October 3, 2015 by landl30

10.1.2015 raw power liquid recall words flow through a brain fixed upon its subject.   rodney king come home. —————–

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lay away – September 30

Posted on October 1, 2015 by landl30

9.30.2015 I put the toy to rest emptying its tank resetting the battery tucking all away for another season.   left to lie fallow. —————

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big brown – September 29

Posted on October 1, 2015 by landl30

9.29.2015 big brown gathers me in   soft arms enfolding my body   comforter easing my soul.   a book and a nap   a day made complete.   what could be better. ———————————-

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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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