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Poetry I Love: Foundations
Foundations By Leopold Staff I built on the sand And it tumbled down, I built on a rock And it tumbled down. Now when I build, I shall begin With the smoke from the chimney. Translated from the Polish … Continue reading
Poetry I Love: Fears of Zero
Since watching the new Muppet movie last week, I have been on a major Muppet Show kick. Season two is keeping me company right now, and I am loving the Poe-flavor of the Fears of Zero skit. Fears of Zero Jerry Juhl … Continue reading
Poetry I Love: In the desert
In the desert Stephen Crane I saw a creature, naked, bestial, who, squatting upon the ground, held his heart in his hands, and ate of it. I said, “Is it good, friend?” “It is bitter – bitter.” he answered, “but … Continue reading
Poetry I Love: Crazy Campground Woman
It was 2007, or maybe 2008, when I met a woman in the desert. I stumbled into her town and up to her folding table scattered with her self-published books of poetry. Her skin was leathery and loose, and barely … Continue reading
For Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day, everyone! I am so proud that I had the opportunity to serve my country, and even more proud that I come from a long line of veterans, including both of my parents. In honor of Veterans Day … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Possibility
The Door By: Miroslav Holub Go and open the door. Maybe outside there’s A tree, or a wood, A garden, Or a magic city. Go and open the door. Maybe a dog’s rummaging. Maybe you’ll see a face, Or an … Continue reading
Poetry I Love: An Obstacle
An Obstacle Charles Perkins Stetson I was climbing up a mountain-path with many things to do, important business of my own, and other people’s too, when I ran against a Prejudice that quite cut off the view. My work was … Continue reading
Poetry I Love: Acquainted with the Night
Lately sleep has not come easily for me, and tonight is no exception. After lying in bed for hours, waiting for the drowsiness to take over I gave up and came outside. It is cool and quiet out here. Not … Continue reading
Poetry I Love: IF…..
What is it that defines a person of substance? I have been turning that question over in my mind a lot lately. The closest I can come to answering this question is: Honesty, and the emotional and mental fortitude to … Continue reading
Poetry I Love: If You Were Coming in the Fall
August (my least favorite month of the year) has finally come to a close. While the days are still warm and the autumn mist has not yet set in, as far as I am concerned, we have entered my favorite … Continue reading
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