Tag Archives: mortality

how the story comes out – May 8

Posted on May 10, 2014 by landl30

5.8.2014 he walks up the stairs and out of sight so why do my eyes tear up   we raised him to go out on his own have his own values be a man   but knowing that I won’t … Continue reading →

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walking into space – May 5

Posted on May 6, 2014 by landl30

5.5.2014 walking into space bridge to nowhere above the falls terrifies   run, flee, knees going going. Lord pull me back. breath come quick   terror hits at hearts out of control fearing the death lying close to hand   … Continue reading →

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Lent Prayer 38 -April 11

Posted on April 11, 2014 by landl30

Lent Prayer 38 in the last days we seem to cry about things that have not gone well in our lives   as if we were supposed to be immune from the gifts you gave us of mortality and limits … Continue reading →

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Lent Prayer 21 – March 25

Posted on March 26, 2014 by landl30

Lent Prayer 21 so many die too soon too soon, yet nothing went wrong the mortality rate is still one-hundred percent Lord have mercy. ——————-

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first snow warning – November 17

Posted on November 18, 2013 by landl30

11.17 snow track early, wind whipping tires sliding. like unprepared lives across a heightened drive.   where will the road take you when you haven’t thought it through, and slipperiness flashes.   pause. pump that brake. or let the automatic … Continue reading →

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when trees fall- June 11

Posted on June 12, 2013 by landl30

6.11 when trees fall is there screaming   when grass dies is there moaning   or are we the only ones to complain ——————

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the longer I’m here – June 9

Posted on June 10, 2013 by landl30

6.9 I ran into an old friend today eyes declining, hair sparse we talked and reminisced about times that felt like yesterday   and then compared notes about ailments and meds steps taken and not, creaks and misses of yearning … Continue reading →

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leaving the light on – June 3

Posted on June 4, 2013 by landl30

6.3 Crickets chirp in sorrow night falling like a plan how do I know the morrow will come to me again.   Each night a little passing each sunset one still more and yet I set to laughing at life’s … Continue reading →

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ashes to ashes – May 29

Posted on May 30, 2013 by landl30

5.29 The plain paper package rests on the kitchen table, eighteen inches high by six across. Cylindrical, Inviting. shoosh, shoosh, shoosh,   My neighbor having sat down to coffee and a chat, notes the odd sound from within as I … Continue reading →

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memorial day – May 27

Posted on May 28, 2013 by landl30

5.27 The beloved face at the door will I see it again. So I stop and wave her back for an extra kiss before beginning my walk around the block.   Morbid I know. Memorial Day notices bring out the … Continue reading →

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