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Daughter Of The Fallen
Fathers drinking in the Kitchen, And mothers crying in the living room. I am constantly praying, Hoping death comes and takes them soon. Life holds nothing new for them, They fight the same bout everyday. Mother acts oblivious. And father drinks the pain away. I find myself feeling betrayed. Is this the way a child’s…
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OUR GARDEN
I had to turn back The patterns of frequencies By flying off the handle So I could be considered normal Just as a puppy learns To make extravagant claims I try to meditate Through the patterns “that” frustrate Like a constant storm I navigate conditioned impulses Slowing these rockets falling With soothing music so compelling…
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Canadians
They’re so polite. Hiding in reserve I’m sure of nothing about their true feelings toward us. Covered in resolve to see all their families whole, even the Frenchified & that British oriented lot that hail the Queen. The beer is sublime, & taxes prime the coverage of all in medical care, so there. I love…
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Old Quebec
We occupy the time it takes to discover how to live a life: confinement, searches, empty boxes, trails, fresh fruit, the gift you riff on, and on while something closes way too soon, the deck tilts, missing cards. Then coming up for air in an ancient city, cobblestones shining in light rain refreshes the palate.…