As glasses were raised

we stole away from the table – first you, then me, so as not to invite titters and whispers.The sun … Continue reading As glasses were raised

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Napowrimo 2022 day 29

Plus, we appear irrationalAnger is like a giant wave -We can surf it to solid landOrwe can let it wipe … Continue reading Napowrimo 2022 day 29

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NaPoWriMo 2022 day 28

The Lure of Lightparted the darknesslike her handsparted my hair, gentlybut intently, her fingers braided wavering strands over and under, … Continue reading NaPoWriMo 2022 day 28

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NaPoWriMo 2022 day 27

Lattice WorkLike tendrils reaching for the sun I reach for youWrapped in our long love Thanks to artist Anjum Wasim … Continue reading NaPoWriMo 2022 day 27

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NaPoWriMo 2022 day 26

In the Mist: A CentoAnd anyway, what’s wrong with Maybe?Maybe our world will grow kinder eventually.Let me keep company always … Continue reading NaPoWriMo 2022 day 26

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NaPoWriMo 2022 day 25

EdgesI love days when sun and moon play together overhead, when the moon is a slice of whipped cream piewhile … Continue reading NaPoWriMo 2022 day 25

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NaPoWriMo 2022 day 24

We’ve Always Been HappyWe were together again last nightsitting on the patio in our old aluminumlawn chairs, ice clinking in … Continue reading NaPoWriMo 2022 day 24

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NaPoWriMo 2022 day 23

Each Minute, Each YearAfter the thickness of night, a salty morningmoistened by invisible strands of Gulf Streamthat I imagine are … Continue reading NaPoWriMo 2022 day 23

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NaPoWriMo 2022 day 22

Cruising the FestListen to the whirl of guitar & drum ridingon the breeze with whiffs ofThe Big River & roast … Continue reading NaPoWriMo 2022 day 22

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NaPoWriMo 2022 day 21

Wild ThingsI planted milkweed seeds over a year agonot knowing it would take almost as much timefor the tiny plants … Continue reading NaPoWriMo 2022 day 21