Lem
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I have 122 stories published in
2 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 96335 times
and 70 of my stories have been cherry picked.
Lem
My stories
When I Was Young (Not-quite literal translation of 'Quand J'étais Jeune')
When I was young I wore all my selves Like ballgowns- Soft cotton naivety, glittering green mystery, Every facet a stitch Of the years, the beautiful influencing words.
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On Speaking German
A Stückchen of almost-lunchtime poetry!
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Quand J’étais Jeune
I know 'coqueluche' can also mean 'whooping cough'- but I meant it in the 'darling' sense :) Hope my dictionary wasn't lying to me!
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I Have A Friend
I have a friend who I have known Since our pebble-picking days Since a bird's cry, a rain-shower Could wash all our fears away Since we learned to tie our laces In a big, unwieldy bow
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Song Of Change
When we linger in a dream Of a day which once was We find ourselves Less alive Than before Something is lost in transition Something dies in thought New songs grate on the ear
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