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Dark Self
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
Dark Self
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hidden from the light of day
another me resides
though keeping to the shadows
a saving grace abides
a darkling essence
scarred and damaged
begotten in another life
another place and time
it is an anger manifest
righteous and so long suppressed
that could not find effective voice
to save my ruined innocence
silent when I had no name
for what I did not comprehend
the woeful time […]
Bad Weather
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Bad Weather
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you blew in like a typhoon
a hurricane of love
your kisses hot as lightning
striking from above
your passion was a tempest
I was swept up in its force
but now the winds have died
this storm has run its course
my thoughts are grey and cloudy
my eyes are steady rain
my heart’s caught in a cold front
bad weather’s bringing pain
yes, the […]
The Legend
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
he never quit on his dream, or his humanity
The Legend
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permit me to share the legend
of the man who rocked the world
luminous — larger than life
his banner of fame unfurled
with confidence he took each stage
flashed his skills with pride and power
his celebrity rocketed skyward
enormous talent, in his finest hour
a humble tempering childhood
helped him hone his mythic […]
Seasons
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Author’s note: This is a suite of four haiku that reflect the seasons of the year.
Seasons
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Spring
(haiku)
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wings flutter gently
spring breeze bends full flowered stems
meadow dance begins
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Summer
(haiku)
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green leaf on blue pond
turns in golden summer sun
red bird softly sings
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Fall
(haiku)
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stalks lie down in fields
arbors burst with ripened grape
fall is on the land
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Winter
(haiku)
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coarse lands […]
Rob’s collages
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006