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the heart doesn’t want what the heart doesn’t want

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Forgiveness, progress
remain untouched, while loathing
jealousy keep watch.

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a whiff of scandal

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

A rumor brought out
the bloodhounds and the wolves on
the hunt for fresh meat.

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the little shadow

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

The little shadow
tiptoed to keep tabs on the
trespassing neighbor.

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noel box no. 17

Monday, November 26th, 2012

Attics and basements
disgorge their troves of garlands,
lights and ornaments.

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away in a manger 2012

Sunday, November 25th, 2012

No room at the inn,
the couple hit the ER
and took a number.

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rivalry implies civility

Saturday, November 24th, 2012

Their unis are gross,
their coach is the devil, and
their players deal drugs.

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thankfulness, be gone

Friday, November 23rd, 2012

The smart shoppers head
out to fill their lists while the
smarter ones sleep in.

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the pilgrimage

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012

Around the table
gather families of blood
and circumstances.

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a creeping fatigue

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

The view is blurry.
Thoughts come ever so slowly.
Asleep, then awake.

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digital servitude

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Happily the voice
chirped responses to the man
barely making it.

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war on black friday

Monday, November 19th, 2012

The bargain hunter
weighs the plight of the worker
against cheap products.

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gut check

Sunday, November 18th, 2012

They hit the scale first
thing each morning, peeking through
their trembling fingers.

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goodbye, pumpkin

Saturday, November 17th, 2012

The last Halloween
treat tasted more bittersweet
than he expected.

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out of place

Friday, November 16th, 2012

The walls were closing
in while everyone stared hard
at the odd loner.

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cutting it closer and closer

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

Her job gone, she stared
at the pile of overdue
bills with tears flowing.

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