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A Tale of Two Poems

3.11.2019 [A Tale of Two Poems] you get up later go to bed earlier and you nap in between. hmmmm… prep? —————- you get up later go to bed earlier and you nap in between. hmmm. works for the cat… … Continue reading

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dangling threads – September 9

9.4.2017 our swagger fails in the flood of whatever comes. so closely fragile is the veneer of our powers —————- we pull the dangling thread on this side, and watch the other sleeve fall off. it’s all connected. more subtly … Continue reading

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a room that hints – July 3

7.3.(6.25)2017 Jesus you are a mystery to me, entering and exiting through magic walls while I watch from a room that hints without revealing.   Stop and talk with me Jesus, that I might see your face directly and unafraid. … Continue reading

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presence – March 9

3.9.2017 You were present today ahead, behind, beneath my entire day   though I was blind mostly not seeing nor aware except in fleeting glances   that You were here in every step. ————-

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interior work – March 8

3.8.2017 [interior work: reflections on a dream] he slides his hand into the jacket pocket an envelope partly folded, holding directions he no longer wants to follow   burdens, laid on by connection to connection that need letting go of. … Continue reading

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present to the moment – February 10

2.10.2017 stretched body lifts sternum to heart height   downward dog swooping arch raises to above.   pillow block percussion scanning for the sensate   present to the moment. ————————–

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warrior two – December 9

12.9.16 [warrior two] warrior two pose stretches the thigh   then slides into a tree from which   my body slopes over into a fall.   breathe through the strained place   she implores hold the prayer   pose at … Continue reading

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especially – August 26

8.26.2016 nightime prayers Lord remember me and all those I love, hate, need despise.   send your love hold us all even when especially we don’t deserve it. —————–

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noticing – June 19

6.19.2016 the lilac smell is sweet close up to my nostrils as I raise on tiptoe to their aroma   it’s a dark night the street empty but for my love and I out to gaze after nothing   we … Continue reading

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at the gate – May 16

5.16.2016 At the gate three TSA agents one private security and two staties.   whoever’s come in is probably not the Pope and not Prince. beyond that it’s definitely not you or me   but I think I’ll keep my … Continue reading

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