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Underwater slow motion
I’m dreaming of the weekend, Wondering if I’ll get to sleep in, or do a thousand things instead. My soul is a lead balloon dragging me down, in to the still channels Where the fish float by Examining me with their large, unbelieving eyes. Confused to see the surface dweller Within their midst. I shake…
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Tuesday times two
I’m not sure how it’s only Tuesday. Once again, I’ve been confronted with the reason I dislike taking time off. It’s because every time I return, I find myself doing the same amount of work in one day that should have been spread over two. It made me take a step back, and consider what…
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The ol’ troublemaker
Three or four pounds Wrinkled and smooth Full of intentions, The fountain of youth As old only as it feels The senescent often fresh Although it stays tucked inside, Deep within the flesh It shouts to the world, “Look what I can do!” The silly old organ That runs me and you What could it…
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Home again
Home. My interlude by the sea almost forgotten although it was only a few hours ago, I quietly crawled into bed to the warmth of my loved ones. The soft sound of little breaths, a whistle and a snore filled the air, while he dreams sweetly beside me. They missed me, as always, but I’m…
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Intermission from home
I boarded the plane, turning my back on my home and lifting into the skies. As we soared over the mountains I was filled with a sense of awe at the beauty and enormity of nature. Snow already covered the highest peaks, but the sky was cerulean blue as the sun beamed down. I caught…
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Dreams of the Milky Way
Some times I’d like to run away and not look back Catch a ship somewhere, Ride until the sky turns black Amongst the heavens I’d chart my course steering by the stars, The ocean would sing its song Between Jupiter and Mars The ship will travel on a dream I’ll never lack for company The…
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Midweek musings
I took last night off my blog. I’d thought about writing, then deliberately made the choice not to. My year of blogging dangerously was over months ago, but I’m happy to find that it has remained a valuable part of my day, on most days, at least. Yesterday however, was not one of those days.…
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The week before school
It’s still August, I realized as the morning flew by. The back to school rush is set to begin next week, and I know the kids are ready Because of their complete inability to hear when asked nicely to do anything. Strangley, when asked loudly for the third time with a thread of irritation colouring…
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Thoughts on an open road
Memory is a funny thing; It feels like just yesterday when I last made the drive, back and forth through the never-ending prairie skies Today they were overcast and grey, Sometimes the sun shone down, Sometimes the rain was in my way. My thoughts ran rampant, Steering their own destiny as we drove So many…
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When relatives go viral
The gastro has again left our house in peace, but in its wake it’s less impressive but just as irritating sister, the head cold, has arrived and made its presence know. I can hardly wait until back to school begins and the rest of the relatives come for a visit. The joys of having 3…