Tag Archives: humor

Hawk’s Nest

Posted on April 14, 2021 by landl30

the hawk’s nest bristles in the crook of branches towering ready for predator or prey * below our new neighbors have put up lovely bird feeders, swinging gently in the breeze. * Lunch. ==============

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6.20.2017 [wrinkly butts] we all have wrinkled butts now sags, lines, cleavages where we lost weight after our skin tone stopped bouncing back a sign of grace though, that when our butts were fat and bulgy we paid attention and … Continue reading →

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mister mallard – April 6

Posted on April 8, 2017 by landl30

4.6.2017 mister male mallard sits on the muskrat house warming his eggs missus is missing but no matter it’s a deal between them and the eggs will survive. ——————

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Stopping for a whiz on a snowy evening – January 15

Posted on January 17, 2017 by landl30

1.15.2017 Stopping for a whiz on a snowy evening Whose woods are these I think I know, the owner’s not looking so I can go My masters brought a plastic bag I drop my tail and give a wag I … Continue reading →

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warrior two – December 9

Posted on December 10, 2016 by landl30

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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leaden arms – May 26

Posted on May 27, 2016 by landl30

5.18.2016 leaden arms and legs, signals in the night that the body has not yet discovered immortality. ——————–

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negotiation – May 20

Posted on May 21, 2016 by landl30

5.20.2016 we have a negotiation nature and I. they keep the yard green and I don’t sweat the dandelions. ————————–

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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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home project – August 8

Posted on August 9, 2015 by landl30

8.8.2015 cut the boards full breadth just so fit the boards into the slots as set measure twice cut once they told us. damn. —————–

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sonorous voices – April 22

Posted on April 24, 2015 by landl30

4.22.2015 sonorous voices almost too perfect as if funereal was a verb. as in, to funeralize, to speak smoothly, beautifully, hopefully with just the right sob in the throat and cheer-cheeked peek into the sky. i hope to … Continue reading →

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