Category Archives: poetry

if you have something to tell me – August 7

Posted on August 8, 2013 by landl30

8.7 if you have something to tell me do it now, or wait three weeks, she says. bobbie shared his plans to talk about things with his wife after dropping their last for college.   don’t you dare, says my … Continue reading →

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chestnut mare – August 6

Posted on August 7, 2013 by landl30

8.6 turning the corner I see a horse nobbing its head against the end of the fencing. the long neck rolls and twists, stretching then upward to flex the muscles while a subcutaneous shimmer washes back down towards its side. … Continue reading →

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the little man he balances – August 5

Posted on August 6, 2013 by landl30

8.5 the little man he balances on the end of a lever tall held dear upon the other end by a glinting silver ball   can I turn him any way I want will his distance shift and stall or … Continue reading →

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Ikea – August 4

Posted on August 5, 2013 by landl30

8.4 the tattoos braided-hair hippie dressed woman considers curtain rods and wicker baskets with her broad-backed shaved head punk rocker mate in the tee and shorts.   this is what will go well on that wall. yeah looks good, yeah, … Continue reading →

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sniggles – August 3

Posted on August 4, 2013 by landl30

8.3 Rosie cat with a full morning bowl meows fretfully at whomever comes downstairs next until more, even a sniggle, is added. It is not the food but the humble obeisance, recognition, acknowledgment, sacrament of the care and feeding commitment. … Continue reading →

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airport days – August 2

Posted on August 3, 2013 by landl30

  8.2 airport days flying high and away from family calm and trusting that the divine laws of physics work yet again and man made machines continue to hum.   we take our lives into hands not our own so … Continue reading →

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besotted – August 1

Posted on August 1, 2013 by landl30

8.1 she smiles from across the room and my heart flutters; besotted years in the imbibing. ————————

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everyday patterns – July 31

Posted on August 1, 2013 by landl30

7.31 dazzling sun striates through trees, water flowing over the dam while we walk   when did we find out that simple things make the journey worthwhile and full   adventures being avenues only for appreciating the wisdom of everyday … Continue reading →

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four poster – July 30

Posted on July 31, 2013 by landl30

7.30 four poster. tall, finialed emblem of life and love through our years.   we brought the children forth upon you, told stories, snuggled.   and now I smile when I see you decked in mismatched pillows   of our … Continue reading →

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Raleigh Sprite 27 – July 29

Posted on July 30, 2013 by landl30

7.29 rubbed green beauty of steel and wheels, gears and rubber, british, upright, noble, elderly solid friend of forty plus years.   we started out together almost, riding parish routes on miles of tree lined pavements through five slippery gears. … Continue reading →

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