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Archive for February, 2014

the nexus of flashbacks and dreams

Friday, February 28th, 2014

Old friends and classmates
stop to say hi and it’s still
1999.

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the piano lesson

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

He flexed his fingers
and took his time placing each
one on the right keys.

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hiding from hungry vagabonds

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

They sent their change-of-
address cards to everyone
but the stray kittens.

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with knowing abandon

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

Into an abyss
of delight and mystery
they leapt gracefully.

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back to the gym

Monday, February 24th, 2014

After the fanfare
and flights home, early morning
runs and weightlifting.

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the quiet of tornado season

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

No more cars on ice
or supermarket riots
or canceled school days.

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couch to 0k

Saturday, February 22nd, 2014

Warmup for couch takes
bit of stretching and pillow
fluffing before nap.

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the negotiation

Friday, February 21st, 2014

The figure on the
slip of paper brought out beads
of sweat, tears of joy.

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stalemate at the entrance

Thursday, February 20th, 2014

Both held open the
door. Both waited to let the
other one go first.

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the muse in retreat

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

The muse found a spot
far from the worries of her
coterie and wrote.

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colors of the windup

Tuesday, February 18th, 2014

Colors mark causes,
symbolize struggles. What hue
aids colorblindness?

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territorial

Monday, February 17th, 2014

Accumulate, then
label. Vigilantly keep
all from others’ grasp.

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sunday schooling

Sunday, February 16th, 2014

The children sat in
a circle of chairs to ask
their questions on God.

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psyche drama

Saturday, February 15th, 2014

A secret buried
so deep, she felt it stab her
kidneys when she stood.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Friday, February 14th, 2014

Video: “Falling Slowly,” by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová

Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all!

For your listening pleasure, a great romantic tune from “Once.” Above, the movie, and below, the Broadway musical.

Video: “Falling Slowly,” by Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti