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Down to the River

Down to the River

Paper, emails, messages, class assignments They arrive faster than a roadrunner cartoon Anvils rain from the sky Duck! Hide under the desk! “Take me down to the river” She whispers Where tufts of white Glide between stone blue ice Two, then four, then more Silent as statues Three observers One human, two not Watch from…

A Cowgirl Fairytale

A Cowgirl Fairytale

“This way!” she said. “Follow the lights!”     There is a magic forest     Ruled by a very wise tree  (okay, he’s actually checking out some chick passing by, it was Vegas after all)     You’ll pass under a sea of colorful jelly fish     And you will find a palace…

The Last Nice Day

The Last Nice Day

The Last Nice Day Or so I hear I walk off miles of anxious While geese gather Like thoughts Honking loudly Is it safe? Should we land? Is this a good spot? Do I know you? The sun rises and sets Rivers flow Dogs smile Leaves turn And then fall There are cycles There are…

Abandon All Hope

Abandon All Hope

“There are times in your life where all you can do at the end of the day is turn out the lights, flop on the bed, and throw in the towel… The very act of giving up becomes a starting point. You clear your head. You still your beating heart. You navigate the rocky shoals,…