Charmed Chaos
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No Tomorrow
“These violent delights have violent ends And in their triump die, like fire and powder Which, as they kiss, consume” ― William Shakespeare,Romeo and Juliet Living as if there were no tomorrow Feasting on the fatted lamb Supping wine from a crystal cup, Selling our souls like JudasFor… Continue Reading “No Tomorrow”
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Soul Whispers
“The soul is silent. If it speaks at all it speaks in dreams.” ~ Louise Glück Soul whispers, speaks to me Plants a seed in my restless dreams Seeking solace in darkest night Tiny pod yearns for healing sun To sprout, blossom and grow… Continue Reading “Soul Whispers”
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A handsome Pup
Cats were once my pet of choice With their grace and aloof manner I, their servant night and day fulfilling every whimElectric fountains to encourage them to sipFor they loved their running water dripsI spent long hours amused by their anticsWhen they deemed to… Continue Reading “A handsome Pup”
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Tall Occotillo
Tall occotillo caned and brown Bursting in colors of spring As spiny canes become lush and green Crowned by a fiery flush Of vivid persimmon flowers Standing tall and proud Kissing the sapphire blue skyWhile jeweled hummingbirds dart and zoomAmong brilliant blooms dVerse poets… Continue Reading “Tall Occotillo”
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Tainted Life
“…witches are quite careful about what they say. You can never be sure what the words are going to do when they’re out of earshot.” ~ Terry Pratchett Bitter salt of regret fills my shameful mouth After the hurtful wishes I spat into tense… Continue Reading “Tainted Life”
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Under the Canopy of the Fruiting Fig
Under the canopy of the fruiting fig I beckon you to come my sweet Lie with me on a soft cotton throw As we gaze at the baby blue sky Peeking through emerald leaves And free our dreams to wander Among wispy dandelion clouds… Continue Reading “Under the Canopy of the Fruiting Fig”
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Come Sit With Me
My dearest love be not dismayed For the healing sun still rises and shines As nature creates miracles each dawning day Of clouds painted with hope on an azure canvas sky Take a walk, feel the refreshing morning breeze Stirring wisps of graying hair… Continue Reading “Come Sit With Me”
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