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Archive for September, 2014

the next step

Monday, September 15th, 2014

The next step can be
down the beach or off a cliff
or back to safety.

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hands like lightning

Sunday, September 14th, 2014

Every time he clapped,
a bug lost its wings, their flight
grounded with applause.

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the petty joys

Saturday, September 13th, 2014

Letting doors close on
an elevator. Snagging
the last doughnut. Whee.

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paddle royale

Friday, September 12th, 2014

The oldest players
in the world square off on the
smallest court ever.

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patriot acts

Thursday, September 11th, 2014

Spying on our own
citizens. Attacking non-
violent protestors.

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the longest distance

Wednesday, September 10th, 2014

The longest distance
is between the promise and
the consummation.

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sunsets unlimited

Tuesday, September 9th, 2014

The passing of fads,
the withering of circles,
more will take their place.

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remembering the crew of wwii

Monday, September 8th, 2014

He poured out a few
ounces of Metamucil
for his dead homies.

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a trip to the doughnut shop

Sunday, September 7th, 2014

Every case had pink
and blue and brown and tan and
frosted confections.

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a storm delayed by atmospheric detours

Saturday, September 6th, 2014

The rain should be here
by 3 o’clock, then 4, but
no later than 6.

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the voices of eternal radio

Friday, September 5th, 2014

He spoke to unseen
masses about unexplored
ideas unbound.

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the heaviest lifting

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

Outrage is easy.
But channeling it into
action is better.

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the no-boil death trap

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014

The microwave lies
in wait for a pure liquid
and countless minutes.

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a heads-down classroom

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014

Bored kids roll their eyes
at the feast of knowledge, left
to their devices.

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Happy Labor Day!

Monday, September 1st, 2014

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Happy Labor Day!