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The bridge of Sante Fe

Behind a dirty sunset near the bridge of Sante Fe she sat alone clutching her passport in a hand that had waved and punched and pointed She left...
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THE OLD TREE

The Test Of Time

The Test Of Time By Paul McCann You don’t need to be clever and wise , to see things that no one understands . You can’t hold on to the edge of your...

“… They will not sweep over you.”

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] Flood and storms can pound and shake me, who can hold my head above? Faithful Brother won’t forsake me,...

The hidden painting chapter 5

Can a friend shine a light on the situation?
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Apt. Bldg. Menu

From our front door I can see & hear- pigeons plodding in all directions seeking leftover crumbs the sounds of babbling children eagerly home...

Valleys of my mind

I walk through the valleys of my mind high and low I climb sunset and the morning drew and I hear an old song and I think of you long ago memories...

The Speech Writer Pt. 3

Pearl had lied. She had lied to herself for over 5 years. Or maybe she hadn't, graduation was a long time ago, she could be grabbing at air. When...

What Would I Do Differently?

This is a question that has been asked many times before, throughout history. What would I do differently if I knew I had a year, a month, a week to...
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White Riot

Lard white feet in M&S trainers That once kicked ass in Forest Hills The fire in the belly is now indigestion ‘Cos I’ve forgotten to take my...
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Give Them The Money. Part Three.

I knew it was the ambulance crew before I answered the phone as it showed on my mobile, no caller ID I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew it...

Winter

arrives as marauding flakes cruising through space like an armada of eagles in flight flinging themselves across tree tops – houses & anxious...

Cable

When my wife asked me to pay for cable TV, I chose to ignore it. I told her that if she wanted cable, she would have to pay for it. She figured out...
Gold cherry

You Know Who You Are But You Don't

Words for the sweet people Loved and unaware From us poor souls who stand Slightly off balance (with a tiny stone in our shoe) In silent adoration We...

Sorry Karen

Hey - Karen at Table 3 I’m sorry Karen, I forgot the mayo For your sweet potato fries And I understand the prison sentence And fury in your eyes And...

Deep Dark Hole

Deep dark Hole, I'm coming for you Gonna spend some time in the cold I have fought you for so long But I am tired now You can wrap me in black I will...

January (northern hemisphere)

So much bleak and weak and waiting, so much dark and stark, deflating, but see … so soon will come a colourful time, a warmer clime.
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Afterlife

The former enemy of the people is coming to a theatre near you The people flock to hear his stories of politics in the old days when politicians...

Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King I post this article annually, to pay tribute to a very special American leader, Martin Luther King. I think it appropriate to do...

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