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poem- waiting

2:50 a.m. I’m getting to bed at a decent hour for once (well, decent for me). I let out the dogs. One’s back in a minute, tail wagging, as he heads to his bowl for a quick snack. No sign of dog two. I...

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poem-proximity

Once, next to my hair salon of choice, there was an amazing jewelry store. Before an appointment, I’d peruse the sparkling wares, and occasionally I’d be captivated, to leave a great percentage of my...

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poem- the look

I didn’t mean to do it. The clerk was trying to teach me to do something for myself but I had neither time nor inclination. I just wanted a book, and if the one I had requested from the other campus...

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poem-bone bling

“So what happened exactly?” the students asked, and I told them about the fall, casts, surgery, plate, and screws. “Ha!” one laughed, “That’s perfect for you!” “Why?” I asked “Because now even your...

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poem-critique

I love the simplicity of this collection, but it’s bordering on saccharine almost syrup on my waffles, but not quite. . . (I had an official poetry critique by a famous writer/poet today.   I have...

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poem- startle

No sneaking No whispers No clandestine act Engine patters Garage door rumbles Back door slams Yet a happy greeting yields hours of anxieties. Something is not working here. Tagged: anecdote, anxiety,...

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poem-rapid write

Your pens are scratching Timer ticking Ten minutes of writing frantic fervent instant effort fired up The buzzer sounds and you have created something that did not exist ten minutes before. . . In my...

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poem- swing

In the photograph, you are on a swing in city park, the yellow paint on the support bar is worn and flaking, you grip the chain, suspended on the tiny rubber seat your tall man body mashed. You’re...

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poem- uh? excuse me?

This is a trifle awkward um I’m really sorry to bother you cough but it’s kind of important uh that you do what you were hired to do. so if you wouldn’t mind, I’d appreciate it ah if you would follow...

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poem- early

Guest instructor releases class without permission Students delighted to wander the halls bounce balls study their phones while the supervisor looks around the class room, alone. Tagged: anecdote,...

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