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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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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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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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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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Tautology Of life
Birth and death, Beginnings and endings Those at the start of the day And those watching the sun set We all start out fresh Unwrinkled Sublime But use up that spark, Until one day, The light winks out The curtains fall, And the next act begins What if the light we see As we go…
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Twilights musings
The wind-up clock has almost run down The light is gone from the sky It’s past nine and time to rest At least, it’s time to try My little ones are tucked and safe Slumbering in their beds I love them all so very much The soft little sleepy-heads And now it’s my turn to…
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Goodnights
Another Friday here again, But this time, Sadness is my companion The pain of living Poignant and sharp Those I love, Those I don’t know Lives intricately torn apart Memories of the way They once were Now, at the close of the day All faded and grey I can still remember music Chords on a…
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Dog days
The dog days of summer So humid and hot Make you think about lounging, To take time to consider what you’ve got The air is so heavy Breathing is hard Except for the children Who still run through the yard We prepare too much food More than anyone could eat Corn and salads, With steak…
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Poem for the road
Today flew Excitement in brew The work day passed Way too fast While I prep and pack Then hit the sack A long trip ahead Means early to bed Early to rise With bleary eyes Manitoba bound Where my family is found Summer family road trip Is always a pip