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visual communion

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

They stared into each
other’s eyes, comfortably
alone from the world.

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strange stirrings

Monday, July 16th, 2012

Once she got ahold
of his heart, she made it dance
and race at her will.

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making ends meet

Sunday, July 15th, 2012

What bills get paid and
don’t seems silly when children’s
bellies rumble on.

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modern meditation

Saturday, July 14th, 2012

If peace and bliss can’t
come through breathing and yoga,
give me Valium, stat.

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weather extreme

Friday, July 13th, 2012

Blistering heat wave
interrupted by clanging
thunder and harsh storms.

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the fallow corporate farm

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

In the dim and dust,
rows of cubicles remain
unmanned, untended.

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vacation from beeps

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

“This cabin,” the dad
declared, “is off limits to
phones, gadgets and gear.”

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garden trespassers

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

The fresh produce aisle
attracted furry and winged
shoplifters to feast.

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stomp the pool

Monday, July 9th, 2012

Little bathers romp
in 3-inch water, splashing
and laughing in waves.

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after the service, before the church picnic

Sunday, July 8th, 2012

Parson Wilkinson
sped through a shorter prayer when
he was too hungry.

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becoming undone

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

They shared space, yet kept
their distance, unable to
find the words to meet.

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the fireworks continue

Friday, July 6th, 2012

Firecrackers bang
through the night, lit by tempers
on loosened triggers.

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the trout was innocent

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

The eager scamp dropped
the fish on an untended
foot. She yelped and fled.

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keep america dutiful

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

Picture a nation
that crowds its polls and teaches
its young as a norm.

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face race

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

She wouldn’t dare step
out without a dab of blush,
lipstick and liner.

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