Tag Archives: distance

flat affect – March 22

3.22.2016 a hard face across the table unresponding   flat affect as if offended by all   then pushing agenda out of need   or pain. —————-

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course correction – March 3

3.3.2016 course correction project done empty space to not fill quickly   lying fallow the needed sabbath to rise again another day. —————–

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frozen waterfall mouth

1.16.2016 frozen waterfall mouth grins out at us   what are you doing so wrapped up   come play with me if you can. ==============  

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out for the evening – December 3

12.3.2015 she is out for the evening the house hollow.   furnace hum clock tick keep me company.   when I quiet, her presence surrounds. ————–

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client – October 15

10.15.2015 client. sounds so urbane for someone who has suffered. ————————

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telling stories – September 17

9.17.2015 telling stories gives perspective   on what you thought you were doing when you did it   what you see now that there’s distance   and a moment to say thank you   for it all. ——————

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when a friend is in trouble – June 26

6.26.2015 when a friend is in trouble, someone should call… not just send a check.   Lord you placed us here to be your face your voice your comfort your person your presence for each other   help us to … Continue reading

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empty rooms – June 3

6.3.2015 I walked into the airport bathroom and there was blood   all around, dripping still fresh, pooling below the fixtures.   I turned to see if you were still there, had hidden, or fallen   and I stepped to the … Continue reading

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borders – April 14

4.14.2015 thin like a rapier sharp as steel hawk nosed and young   we talk across borders of business and youth   wandering voices striking fire and spark yet opaque   how do generations hear one another when texts have … Continue reading

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I yearn for you – November 11

11.11.2014 I yearn for you.   In my dreams you come as a lover whom I have lost and my heart to return to you, find you, drives me on.   Have you found another, no long care, where I … Continue reading

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