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Twenty Six Little Letters
20190826 00102e 3 minutes Responsibility! Think of all the works written in the western languages since the beginning of time. Then think as well of all the works translated into our western languages from other languages. Think of all the thoughts from classical times that have been expressed in our languages, the theological, political, mathematical, scientific and literature which have been the basis of most of our thinking for the last three thousand years. Think of all the recent non-fiction books, the books for learning, for passing on information from one generation to another: the poetry, prose, plays, memoirs, biographies, [...]
Summer in the Country
20190826 00102d 6 minutes Summer, Seasons, country life, Summer in the country. My favorite time of year: The time we dream about As we brace ourselves to fight The cutting winds of the concrete canyons, Or wallow our way thru the icy slush As we attempt to traverse snow-piled intersections. Summer, when we no longer need To look like Nanook of the North; When we can throw off lined waterproof boots, Heavy sweaters and down coats And insulated ski-pants. Summer – when we can wear minimal clothing and still be warm, Tank tops and short shorts, Flip flops or go [...]
Wagging Tails
20180826 00102c 1 minute Poetry, Dogs, Love I wish I had a tail So all the world could see How wonderful I feel When you are close to me. Like my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel My tail would wag so hard I’d wriggle and turn in circles While telling all the world. I’d dance around in circles Standing up on my hind legs Laughing while you’re near me Hoping you’d be pleased But maybe it’s a good thing I cannot dance and play To show much I love you In such a doggie way I’ll have to play a human [...]
Cauliflower
20190826 00102b 15 seconds Musings My backbone feels like over-cooked spaghetti My brain a saturated sponge. The rest of me feels like unset Jello HELP!
Time Past
20190826 00102a 1-1/2 minutes Time, Musings, Poetry Time Past. Into that bottomless file Go all our yesterdays and todays. Tomorrow will soon join them. All experience: emotion, love, hate, and hope Are gathered there. The “now” that is the present portion of today Is already past. By the time we are conscious of now It has flown by, To join its fellows in our memory. We cannot capture it, Hold it for a brief second, Then let it go. It’s already gone. This rainy day, When hibernate is our preferred order of the day, Has already mostly vanished in a [...]