Tag Archives: childhood

early lessons – August 12

Posted on August 15, 2015 by landl30

8.12.2015 we hated little Stevie obnoxious little Stevie spoiled, spoiled spoiled Stevie who never came back.   he called his brother Gibby, he called my friend Gibby, because he couldn’t say Gilbert but we didn’t know that.   the leukemia … Continue reading →

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towheaded boys – May 8

Posted on May 9, 2015 by landl30

5.8.2015 little towheaded boys play ball in bare feet   little brother with a good pitch, older with a nice swing   running through grass in their backyard.   I think we used to do that before we decided that … Continue reading →

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electric candle – January 6

Posted on January 7, 2015 by landl30

1.6.2015 electric candle in the bedroom window filament of childhood   warmth against all darkness and grievings.   I place one in my window now and remember   the small boy who could not express how afraid and alone he … Continue reading →

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store window visions – September 23

Posted on September 24, 2014 by landl30

9.23.2014 the toy store window held wonders and I pressed my nose against the jewelry store pane to watch skaters swirl mechanically across glass ices   a child’s wonder is beautiful and simple, joy lifting at the corners involuntarily, sparkle … Continue reading →

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mr. machines – May 31

Posted on June 1, 2014 by landl30

5.31.2014   Mister Machine, Hoppy and six guns, Barbie and Playdoh GI Joe   childhood frozen in long afternoons of trying to make the Etch-a-Sketch run.   Lionel, Flyers, coasters and wires, knowledge of more than just bicycle tires   … Continue reading →

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tasting heaven – February 16

Posted on February 17, 2014 by landl30

2.16.2014 kitchen smells, toasting oats, oils, sugars, sweet nuts   grandmother kitchen aromas, cookies and kuchen   a small child licking fingers of buttered sugar   small doses that tell you heaven is real. you can taste it. —————————

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Soup – January 15

Posted on January 16, 2014 by landl30

1.15 A black bear roots in the garbage, his nose deep into coffee grounds, grapefruit rinds, and other wonders of disuse.   In the garbage pit of my childhood, behind the shed with the tin cover held down by bricks, … Continue reading →

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I’ll give you a reason to cry… September 18

Posted on September 18, 2013 by landl30

9.18 I live in such a nice place, no blown in walls, no blood on the floor where the soldiers came to beat my family raw.   I can walk around the block, down a trail, even at growing dusk, … Continue reading →

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sun sorcery and failings of truth – August 26

Posted on August 26, 2013 by landl30

8.26 brown blades fan overhead skimming pale gasps to fend the heat.   summer warming has come with vengeance and my pasty white quails   slathered in sunscreen.   they lauded a day at the beach when I went excited … Continue reading →

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riding with phantoms – August 25

Posted on August 26, 2013 by landl30

8.25 In 1948 western heroes rode across screens so vivid I thought they were behind them. How could Roy be at the Capitol and then at the Paramount later on.   Grammy would hold my hand and buy us a … Continue reading →

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