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I chain. I saw. I conquered.

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now I can't see the forest for the firewood such fine lumber to befell before me (which tree to chop? which limb to lop?) I fix my gaze upon the trees and ask for a moment of clarity alas a decision then with each incision: abdominals bracing pulse a'racing timbers... read more about I chain. I saw. I conquered..

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cling

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cling to the rays glorious those that endear the sky warmth and light and clarity after the dark of night cling to the eyes compassionate those that pronounce without words love and care and empathy in the silence completely heard cling to the songs resonant those that articulate oh so... read more about cling.

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jam

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between the bars of that which is unwritten when time signatures keys change black and white white and black no difference the fretting stops jam so much sweeter than honey read more about jam.

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I | yam | suprised

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I lay the root upon the tray and thought nothing of it just another common 'tato then by some miraculous transformation in its furnace of trepidation it turned starches caramelising into flavours tantalising and in the heat by no act of quack out came a duck read more about I | yam | suprised.

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shadow boxing

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tight fists ghosted knuckles hover in clouded air bout by bout battered but not knocked down calling for strength for breathe for courage glove up and always put up a fight the victory is already won and the title given claimed in word and truth read more about shadow boxing.

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armor

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Abba, [You] cover me [You] speak truth [You] shower me with love [You] sharpen my mind [You] loosen my throat that I might breathe in Your peace. Amen. read more about armor.

and yet

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fallen yet upheld by prayers unheard hurting yet cradled by arms unseen confused yet part of a plan unknown and yet and yet and yet read more about and yet.

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dismissal

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no questioning the umpires decision the delivery left me stumped stunned by silence best to let that one go through to the keeper and walk on read more about dismissal.

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tight

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I am not sure who decided but I disagree There was no law passed but for the now the fashion police have spoken skinny legs for skinny legs hip hugging, thigh tugging ankle bighting, belt buckling derier demanding denims but really are they comfortable? read more about tight.

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coats

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Father, Build or break the barricades ratifications to obtain. Reveal my true identity and ignite the spark again. Your spirit at work and Christ within shine through the darkness and the pain. read more about coats.

disco ball

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stationary disco ball hangs longingly poised to reflect the spotlight locum to interrupt dark curtains with shards of light when rotation reveals changing reflections read more about disco ball.

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macro

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there were formulas spread across the sheets like vegemite on toast drawing lines to infinity challenging the real and imaginary forming figures that chart their way across an axis with variables still be defined creating confusing combinations and forcing the formation of new resolutions: take a macro view insert a... read more about macro.

tension on the shelf

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The cucumber and the prickly pear sat sternly on the shelf 'Stay away from me' the cucumber exclaimed 'Just watch yourself or else!' 'This is preposterous' the pear piped Its voice cracking under the pressure 'I have heard of personal space but that is an incredulous gesture'! 'You don't understand'... read more about tension on the shelf.

water

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drip it fell puddles form making shapes true droplets revising change a catalysing hydrogen and oxygen with breath and life comes reticence let the waters flush the filters clean and in acquiescence let there be flow read more about water.

sincerity

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perhaps it is too much to ask: the human nature has the tendency for exaggeration like over calculated cadence on a spinning wheel rotation by rotation the count continues is there an inherent need to be received? like a lapdog waiting for its owner to return so it can find... read more about sincerity.

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