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A Memorial Day Poem

I’ve been to Arlington National Cemetery three times in my life.  The first time was on a cold mid-December day.  While on a break from a conference, I boarded a Tourmobile. There were three of us on that bus, the … Continue reading

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Stone

Stone foundation of the world Stone builder of the home Forever, formed, solid, and unmoving Stone Cold freezes and contracts Sun heats and expands Moving the stone This way and that An age passes The day and night giving the … Continue reading

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In Between

Part of my brain wants to write. Part of my brain is tired. Part of my brain says it is alright. One project completed. A new one started. Old ones standing on the self. Waiting. Always waiting. Am I Waiting … Continue reading

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Broken Glass

Sand in the furnace   Molten glass on the pipe   Carefully crafted   into a bottle brown.   Filled with wine Sent to sea far away shores to see. Storms rage pushing the ship to the rocks. On the … Continue reading

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