Tag Archives: threat

the lion appears – August 28

8.23.2015 the lion appears large sleepy eyes gazing   I look back affecting calm, lean to breathe into its face   as it opens its mouth to chew on my hand   like a dog not yet biting down but … Continue reading

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the dark drops on suddenly – August 17

8.17.2015 the dark drops on suddenly, rain fast behind, the taste of ozone metallic in our mouths.   we close the drapes to hunker down with books and a cuppa, weather central near to hand.   threat hangs pregnant.   … Continue reading

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short form – April 28

4.28.2015 [short form] when the chirrups from the pond stop   Danger, Will Robinson, Danger   something is there. —————-

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winning – November 6

11.6.2014 the challenge of competence stresses relationship.   what if. I didn’t expect. that’s my territory.   then hearts need to test heart.   a win is not always what’s needed. ————————-

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miss piggy pants – January 7

1.7.2014 miss piggy pants strolls across the floor, queen of all that she surveys and all that can come within the rasp of her claws.   tobey dog wisely backs off whenever she gives him the eye of death. he … Continue reading

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spoilsport – April 6

4.6 so here we are living on the west slope of the world’s most active volcano which is overdue for another eruption   and North Korea wants to shoot at us. What is wrong with this picture of paradise? someone … Continue reading

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