It is a slow road
back to productivity
after some time off.

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The coast laps gently
along the broken shoreline,
casino lights burn.

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Drywall crumbles from
prying, leaving historic
frame intact for now.

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Swirl of colors sparks
impulse to paint in new hues
through brushes of youth.

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The boat people take
the undesirable lands
to build and rebuild.

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Stubborn fungus won’t
stay away. But how do we
eject this houseguest?

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We stop and study
monuments to tragedies,
in awe and despair.

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These pre-walls need mud
and sanding, trowels of care
from floor to ceiling.

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Surrounded by bunks
missing bodies, unclaimed spots
needing helpful souls.

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Beneath the sneer of
approval lies the boiling
discontent of rage.

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Infomercial host
almost closes sale except
for dubious hair.

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The coming drought will
guarantee that the glass is
no longer half full.

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Hydrogenated
lecithin, xanthan gum, high
fructose corn syrup.

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Eight-hour meeting
takes toll on posterior.
My ass has gone numb.

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Tiny paws nestle
in lap. Defensive driving
becomes dogged jaunt.

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