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The Dream

The man walks up to our door.  I can’t see his face, but he can see me looking at him through the window.  I know he can, because I feel his gaze pushing its way right into my heart.  He …

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The Dream

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The man walks up to our door.  I can’t see his face, but he can see me looking at him through the window.  I know he can, because I feel his gaze pushing its way right into my heart.  He …

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ghostheights

Wuthering Heights

I wandered across the moor, Intrigue guiding my heavy steps, And history and memories pushed my journey on. The ghosts of Kathy and Helathcliff flew above me all around And they laughed and

flowersun

It Smells Like Opium

It smells like opium dancing in your nostrils With a rush of wind flying through your hair And the kiss of sun sanctifies your cheeks As you cross the sands of gold

Bryan was murdered June 11.

Ode to Bryan

Hey there, Mama, look at me! I’m a firefighter, can’t you see? Saving lives -- as brave as can be. You’re gonna be so proud of me!   Hey there, Mama, look at me! I’m

sixincheheels

On Six Inch Heels

She struts the stage, coyly, of the Cold Chrome Club, somehow balanced on high six inch heels. Lithely wrapping her limbs ‘round a stainless steel pole, titillating whoever she feels. It’s a busy

star

What’s it about?

It’s not about a holiday shopping spree It’s not about neighbors singing Christmas songs Not about a beautifully decorated tree Not even about the compassion that seems only to last season long It’s

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Every Heart That….

Every heart that has warmth is capable of an embrace Reaching into who and what you are and finding the space Inside of yourself to trust, to love and give Close your

random acts

These Are The Things That I Am

Like many, my life is a journey A flow of ups and downs Highs and lows that sculpt my mind and soul I weather rain storms and soak in warmth when I

Couple-Arguing

Average Argument

I'm tired.. I wanna go to sleep But here you come with this nonsense I told you I'm tired, dammit.. so why do you keep Coming

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Bridge over an empty river

“Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers.” - Sir Isaac Newton Eloquent rhetoric Used to convince each other how much they need

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