Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Old Elephant and Sirius

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Dust rose into the air as the elephant shuffled along, With every step she sang a traditional song, A song she’d heard long ago as an elephant child, A song she hadn’t thought about in quite awhile,   “As I … Continue reading →

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Vanity Is a Balloon

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

I feed on praise, It holds power to make me smile, It eases my loneliness for awhile, But vanity is a balloon full of air, It lifts me up and then isn’t there, Criticism and rejection pierce my balloon, Back … Continue reading →

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The Doe and Two Fawns

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

The doe grazed in grass deep and lush, While nearby, partially hidden by the brush, Two fawns had melted into quiet shadows, Yet in the open only their silhouette showed,   The doe’s ears flickered towards a slight sound, And … Continue reading →

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Expressions of All Sorts

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

“I’ve never painted whispers,” the wizened man said, ”I’ve painted snickers, smirks, and odd smiles, And a few frowns that were handed down, But whispers?” he carefully scratched his head,   “Oh, but I’ve drawn a few curses screamed aloud, … Continue reading →

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The Ocean Is Calling Me (Part 3)

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

Over time Caleb’s spirit had worn down, With the loss of his wife little joy could be found, He was filled with conflicts, filled with doubt, He felt his heart and soul getting ripped out, He could forget the promises … Continue reading →

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M.Y. O. B.

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

“Matter of fact,” she said sternly, “I like doing things my own way, If you’re not here to help, I don’t care what you say, If you’re not making things easier, Then get out of my way,” “You’ve got your … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Magic of Love

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Her hair I would gently brush, Away from her beautiful face, I would claim with kisses, Each and every place, Those succulent lips have drawn me, To sip and taste at will, But I would not, could not stop, Until … Continue reading →

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If I’m Only a Watcher

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

With sadness I watch passersby, From my window day and night, Going about their daily deeds, Not understanding their own plight, But I cannot call them to shame, For deeds they did not do, For my guilt is also to … Continue reading →

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Lots and Lots of Magical Trees

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

I’ll dig and plant and grow a shoe tree, And all the shoes will be for a poor country, Where some of the children don’t have shoes, And most of the world doesn’t have a clue, About what the children … Continue reading →

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Yes, Tis True

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Oft I tend to ignore, The angels among us, For they tug at my conscience, Right to the very core, They pull me in nobler directions, Out of my selfish self, Until my heart turns loose compassion, With few strings … Continue reading →

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