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The stories I tell

A long time ago When I wasn’t quite five feet tall, All I wanted Was to write tales for all; I hoped I would be A teller of stories Both ancient and mod; That my stories would be A harbinger … Continue reading

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Rest

At night, It is not just the darkness That settles down like dust After a sandstorm, But also, the silence. You spend the day Waiting for it, Yearning for the embrace Of these gemini, And it’s not just your eyes … Continue reading

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Nowhere to go, but down below

Somewhere along the way On your sojourn, You take a wrong turn And end up At the edge of a canyon; And what if this happens, Really early on? Where do you go next? You are perplexed, An unseasoned traveller, … Continue reading

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Of Worthiness

The dew drop on the lush grass Was one among many To shine in the garden In the wee hours of the mornin’; The dew drop on the lush grass Was lost within moments Forever; And yet, for the short … Continue reading

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This Moment

In this moment There is peace, And a deep sense of belonging, Of oneness, with the surrounding. In this moment There is hope, Where there was none, In the one Before. This moment, As fleeting as it is, Holds within … Continue reading

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Here’s a New Year

The new year – A rite of passage For a unique planet, When its highest species Pause to celebrate; With some choosing to party While others reflect, And most take the time To recalibrate – To find something That they’d … Continue reading

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Much Work, or None At All

A science lesson from long ago A lengthy discourse On work, or the lack thereof; Today, the memory of that lesson Has come to pay a visit, As I’m reminded Of the futility Of a current pursuit.

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Of Seeking Love

Love – You look for it, You yearn for it, You go to places In search of it, Hoping you’ll find it there. You glean your memories, Travelling through the yester years, You hold on to moments Suspended in time, … Continue reading

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Chasing Sunshine

There’s a song about sunshine That I first heard as a child It tells the tale of how Sunshine always makes the singer high. Perhaps, it was that song that drew me To the magic of sunshine, And the warmth … Continue reading

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Fear

The fear, is very real; It creeps upon me In the chill of the early morning, Awakening me with a startle, And a dry mouth. For a second, I’m not sure what it was That roused me, Until I feel … Continue reading

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