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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Relaxing

The flames leap high Bright and Warm Blue and Gold Hypnotizing We stand talking Pink from drink Us and them Comforting The day's work is done Bellies are full Red embers glow Numbing Sign in to see full entry.

Thanksgiving

Good morning ladies and gents Gentle poets and angry writers Thanksgiving Day is here again Can you smell it in the air? It's in the clear, bright light Beaming from the baby-blue sky Emnating from the fragrant coffee Warming me with each sip It's in the news today Our pres handing turkeys out... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The Poison

Rage Like a noxious liquid Seeping into every layer As it runs its destructive course Quickening the rate of my heart Heating the blood that flows Through my swollen veins Fisting my hands Clenching my jaw Tightening Grinding Snap! Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Shown up

"I came out for some quietude" The little girl repeated to her She shrugged, restarting the mower Belligerent from a bad day "Quietude's not a word" She muttered most bitterly Face in hands, Girl stares forlornly Late night Reading book Says "Quietude" This is a form created by Sam of "Shelly's... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Predator

The steam rises from the hot water, Looking like smoke in the cool night air With a look and not a touch They dance the age old dance Her lips so smooth and wet Glistening in the soft moonlight She a lioness watching a buck He is hypnotized beneath her gaze Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

A common fairy tale

She grew up poor He grew up rich It's been told a thousand times But what happened in their happily ever after? Did she learn to paint her fingernails And use that mp3 player? Did he figure out soap-box racing And how to climb trees? Does she sometimes turn the heat way down in winter Just to... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Baggage

His red eyes swollen Past years peek through engraved lines A weak smile falters Sign in to see full entry.

A complete thought

The ADD has got me It won't let go you see I want to do the lesson But I so have to pee The kettle there is screaming I rush to sate my need But by the time I get back The animals, I must feed Dinner's in the oven Stop the steaming pot Wash that dish for storing The time set? No, its not Check the... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Beautiful conflict

Night fights for the stage Day throws its grand finale Beautiful conflict Sign in to see full entry.

Landscapers anthem

I stretch and rise And rub my eyes Is it already morning? The dawn is here I better get in gear The day's already warming Hear the coffee perk It's time for work At least it isn't storming Gas the mower Clean the seed thrower All ready for performing Leave my abode Get on the road This work, it is... Sign in to see full entry.

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