Tag Archives: changes

life along the banks – March 31

Posted on March 31, 2015 by landl30

3.31.2015 trees swaying in winds bolder than daylight slower than haste cobalt blue sky reflecting the half light of mid day   changed now season snow gone, ground bare, waiting, birds rap-a-tat at dappled deer while pond ice melts away … Continue reading →

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sitting by evening fire – October 27

Posted on October 28, 2014 by landl30

10.27.2014 sitting by evening fire winds of autumn starting to chill the night air outside   my eyes see a newer self in the hall mirror   older, more lines, weariness askance, matching the soreness of muscles that now hurt … Continue reading →

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diamond edges – September 23

Posted on September 25, 2014 by landl30

9.23.2014 the leaves backsides have turned silver, the air as clear as any vibrant day   tree limbs scattering where the wind last blew and the dog whimpers in his sleep.   Fall questions the ways forward, like diamond edges … Continue reading →

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the season turns – September 2

Posted on September 3, 2014 by landl30

9.2.2014 the season turns on a moment   air chills, crickets change in the night   puzzle places of damp appear on roadways to reveal odd passings of sudden rain   the owl’s hoots suddenly sound more urgent.   how did … Continue reading →

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Just family – June 28

Posted on June 28, 2014 by landl30

6.28 Joe was a surprise. My tall handsome son explained to me that this was his love. And I had to step back, say no no, are you sure, then OK.   We sit around their dinner table now, family, … Continue reading →

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auditions – May 9

Posted on May 11, 2014 by landl30

5.9.2014 they stand, sing, emote try me, take me   I can be whomever you need, want   listen to me sing, put me onstage   actors all, trying for a role, acceptance   the stardom we all secretly pray … Continue reading →

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slaughter weight – February 19

Posted on February 20, 2014 by landl30

2.19.2014 watching steps and tastes taking care to enjoy yet not overindulge   so simple to say, so long unworked, the years adding   pounds to inches to sighs and persistence of thighs   until the scales and pain say … Continue reading →

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weather watching – January 3

Posted on January 5, 2014 by landl30

1.3.14 weather watcher rushes through. forty seven high, tomorrow three below.   fifty degrees in twelve hours. hello. what part of winter did we miss.   today the long under wear was in hibernation tomorrow I am. —————————–

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feathered brutes – December 18

Posted on December 19, 2013 by landl30

12.18 large black ovoids move in step through the snow pack, wild turkey feathered brutes spreading out as in a hunt.   Franklin’s noble bird in charge of their own lives, primal, ancient, direct inhabitants of territories we think of … Continue reading →

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grace in between – September 26

Posted on September 27, 2013 by landl30

9.26 The leaves have begun their descent into the crannies and wrinkles of bone bare sump below the dam.   soon colors will flare and singe but not yet. a pause, as if hesitant anticipation is the harbinger of what … Continue reading →

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