Tag Archives: joys

the son’s voice – February 6

Posted on February 7, 2017 by landl30

2.6.2017 the son’s voice speaks years to the old man moments of grace and joy between them that he had never known with his own. ———————

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11.16.2016 the dog and I take different walks together one staring downward in thought, other times head up noticing a leaf blowing, birch tree across the pond, light in the bottom half of a third window to the left, … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged animal, appreciation, differences, diversity, enjoyment, experience, friends, human, joys, nature, observation, sensate, senses, walks | Leave a comment

a blessed day – August 26

Posted on August 27, 2015 by landl30

8.26.2015 mowing the lawn adding seed to the bird feeder oiling a hinge everyday everyday walks through normality the stuff of life straight forward the gist of giving and receiving just because. ————————-

Posted in poetry | Tagged appreciation, awareness, Blessings, daily, grace, joys, life, presence, present, simplicity, tasks | Leave a comment

traffic – February 17

Posted on February 19, 2015 by landl30

2.17.2015 pavement rolling under the chassis, long curving byways, short tight traffics, remind that the journey is no longer just as enjoyable as the destination. —————————–

Posted in poetry | Tagged aging, burdens, destination, journey, joys, life, travel | Leave a comment

conversation – January 23

Posted on January 24, 2014 by landl30

1.23.3014 why did you have to make the world so hard, why do the birds have to shiver in the branches, huddled and diving in for seeds at the feeder while i sit inside admiring their colors did you … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged creation, God, joys, nature, presumption, questioning, questions, troubles | Leave a comment

I fled my joys – December 19

Posted on December 20, 2013 by landl30

12.19 I fled my joys down through the years they haunted my long days. Lest they not be the best I thought, the noble planting ways. Until my misery grew so hard I could no longer flee. … Continue reading →

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a long days journey into changes – August 16

Posted on August 17, 2013 by landl30

8.16 a long days journey into changes knowledge puffs up but wisdom builds up. pain of parents left behind, out, over-the-hill, who needs ‘ya. bye. redemption comes with a phone call text. luv u all. goodnight. sweet dreams sweet … Continue reading →

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reunion times – July 27

Posted on July 28, 2013 by landl30

7.27 celebrations good and sad hanging in yet feeling bad hard to not let happy flow unexpired and say you know shopworn, shopworn yes and no still alive and more to go. ———————-

Posted in poetry | Tagged aging, frailty, high school, joys, memory, old friends, regrets, reunion | Leave a comment