Tag Archives: mother

Gertrude – July 14

Posted on July 16, 2015 by landl30

7.14.2015 you’d be a hundred today she’d be a hundred today in 1915 the US legislature turned down women’s vote but Orson Welles was born Thomas Merton was born Billie Holiday was born and you. … Continue reading →

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Aline Alone – May 1

Posted on May 4, 2015 by landl30

5.1.2015 [Aline Alone] I like my ironing board I like my washing machine a dead voice, blond curls close to her head in the basement room where she slammed the basket down catatonic stare, blank eyes wondering why she … Continue reading →

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turned corners – May 11

Posted on May 12, 2014 by landl30

5.11.2014 she and the dog walk around the corner out of sight the curve of her blue jeaned hip still attracting me. a smile comes to me unbidden, I don’t have to try it’s just because. and … Continue reading →

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hi mom – February 4

Posted on February 5, 2014 by landl30

2.4 hi mom. I brought you this nice man, and this book I wrote about the strong women of the bible. you taught me all this, praying on your knees each day, breathing through your pain to help me … Continue reading →

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