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a winter tan

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

A holly jolly
season brings tropical sun
and Hawaiian shirts. 

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the ghosts of progress

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Their passing does not
go unnoticed, with spaces
left unfilled, untouched. 

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been here before

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Wake up, look out the
window, and gaze upon the
unchecked horizon. 

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according to plan

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Fairy tales, horror
stories stop with “The End.” Thus
the page turns once more. 

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the pain of letting go

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

I said I didn’t
need you any more. But I
lied just a little.

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modern theater

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Staged coming-of-age
requires uncloseting
of gay mixed-up mensch. 

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the last push

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Clock winds down on months
of work due soon. What must get
done will trump all else. 

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sprig is in the air

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

The mistletoe hangs
around for lovers who’ve not
made their acquaintance. 

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the russian

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

The blonde navigates
among partygoers kept
warm by their eggnog. 

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so much for small talk

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

It starts out as an
introduction and ends up
as a fumbled gulp.

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a need for usefulness

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

I give so that I
feel useful, an urge never
to be placated.

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frosty toes

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Quilt only goes so
far, as frostbitten piggies
shiver while exposed.

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fancy pants

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

The stylish trousers
awaited its turn to step
out for the evening.

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dear santa 2008

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Please reduce your staff
by 10 percent and drop all
bonuses. Thank you.

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repast and rejoice

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Pot roast in the Crock
and cookies in the oven.
Kitchen in winter.

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