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carols (a sonnet)

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‘ I think I have found the problem' she said ‘it has been written many times before’ and how do I write words that can be read when all I see is a long list of chores? But still I will try to sit here and write ‘bout Him who... read more about carols (a sonnet).

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night sky

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Reinstate the stars. Hang them in their rightful places. But they were there all along, you will say. There was no exile in the milky way. OK, then, don't let them take me back. Detach them from the coat hanger of memories. Shared moments and shed tears, left to dry. ... read more about night sky.

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window

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I’m sure the grass was greener on that day and the window, iridescent in the sunlight until the next ball. The delivery, was one and the same leaving the hand, a deep inflection onto the bat with force and vigour. An outside edge, flying above the guard the kitchen window... read more about window.

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christmas

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the stable timbers are rotting at the base the animals unsettled blistered feet and calloused hands aching muscles from the road nervous mother in waiting jealous king fearing usurper sends search party heavenly messengers to extol news divine recipients still unknowing new star appearing over nestled stable providence ensured the... read more about christmas.

delivery

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What do you think, is there space? surely we can jam some more in those gaps you know, just move those around a bit this stock ain’t gonna move itself these people need this, and now! ok, let’s take it all out and rearrange it you grab that large one... read more about delivery.

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drive on through

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move the cursor forward don't let it drag behind just breathe in and see what will come with time wring the tears and pain out devastation to sublime no odometer readings of what is left behind drive on through drive on through re-arrange the letters no return, just space regain... read more about drive on through.

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sunset loaf

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man on road high visibility shirt smile, brighter still carrying bread eating while he walks consuming contentment read more about sunset loaf.

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reprieves

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I hold your body close to mine My racing heart absorbed by your grains Reverberating strums propel me towards a brighter place. My fingers know just what to do My foot taps auto-synced on the ground The fretboards and neck that I press elevates my smile from a frown. but... read more about reprieves.

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17 November 2014

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Am I trying to hide from you? Running from a face I thought I knew. In the darkness and in the depths What is this wall that grew? Within the tears and heaviness amongst the guilt and shame between the angst and sorrow from the year without a name. What... read more about 17 November 2014.

rip

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caught in a rip between the present and the past sometimes the tides and the stars above pull me back saltwater seeps from eyes waves crash overhead my head left struggling, gasping yet there is a resolve with God's help to ensure the saltwater never leaves bitterness that the brine... read more about rip.

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veracity

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it had been quiet for a while the debris, perhaps placed to the side of the room or hidden from view clouds had been swept away no longer masquerading the light and sun drawing shadows and stick figures the crashing waves had quietened redeployed sand and shells settled in spite... read more about veracity.

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