Tag Archives: attention

lying fallow – December 18

Posted on December 21, 2016 by landl30

12.18.2016 a lying fallow afternoon, nothing of import to do but breathe which should be enough. for dog whose nose lies on the floor it is a full day’s work and cat seems to have perfected the art … Continue reading →

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I’ve been waiting today – September 7

Posted on September 8, 2016 by landl30

9.7.2016 I’ve been waiting today for the leaves to start their fall, for the littlest gold yellow bits to sprinkle across the garden even while the humidity of late summer drags and pulls it’s a wait I can wait … Continue reading →

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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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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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cutting clear – February 2

Posted on February 3, 2016 by landl30

2.2.2016 falling flakes bring joy, crisp air filled with dances of angels spirits seen and unseen as of old father winter mother snow shining diamond edges reaching out to cut my lethargy clear. ———————–

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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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pain is a leveler – January 3

Posted on January 4, 2015 by landl30

1.3.2015 pain is a leveler internal a signal of need to stop or start or remove or do a sign from within to attend. ——————

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