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November 22, 2024

A Thoughtful Thought

A thought found me On a November eve Past the creaking tree And the rustling leaves On the creeping fog It traveled with ease A thoughtful thought It said, “Thank you,” and “Please.” Illuminated directions From Harvest Moon above Ensured it found me Like a peaceful dove Who after long travels Had finally come home… Read More A Thoughtful Thought
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Published on November 22, 2024 08:43

November 13, 2024

Reindeer Poop

Pitter Patter On the roof Is the sound of Reindeer poop These special pellets More precious than toys Give, and give Abundance and joy Long after Santa Claus Rests easy from his flight The reindeer poop remains Day-long and through the night It’s magical, you see, From North Pole grass and grain Infused with flakes… Read More Reindeer Poop
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Published on November 13, 2024 10:11

November 9, 2024

Thanks

As gracious as November is It gives and gives  and gives and gives Thanks
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Published on November 09, 2024 11:19

October 28, 2024

Candy Apple

“You’re too sour.” “You’re not red enough.” “You’re not quite round.” “Your skin is too tough.” My bumps and bruises Put me in the “DAMAGED” bin But stories rarely end Where they begin In fact, it was my flaws Tough skin and not too sweet That made me the perfect choice For a candy apple… Read More Candy Apple
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Published on October 28, 2024 11:41

October 22, 2024

Shadow and Light

Shadow and Light Can be tricky things And with them both Nuance they bring Depth appears shallow Highlights become low Colors seem muted Day fades, Dusk glows Morphing between Moody and bright Night and day Shadow and Light
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Published on October 22, 2024 12:17

October 14, 2024

Guardians of the Land

Spooky Season Poem… Read More Guardians of the Land
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Published on October 14, 2024 13:47

October 3, 2024

The Magic of Nuance

October’s Blessings Yellow, orange, red Will rain down upon us In the days ahead Gentle reminders The more things change The more they stay the same But, through the magic of nuance The promise of new remains
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Published on October 03, 2024 08:27

September 23, 2024

The Moment

Oh, to be as free As the leaves On the autumn breeze To float To drift To fly with ease Colorful Confident Calm and carefree Fully present In the beauty of The moment
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Published on September 23, 2024 09:35

September 18, 2024

Sands of Time

Where there are prints Left By feet and hand The tides will hide In grains of sand Until the day In its varied ways Is made anew By the tidal sway That stirs the grains In the sands of time Over and over Again
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Published on September 18, 2024 11:47

September 5, 2024

Skies of Blue

Keep your eyes on Skies of Blue Where peace reigns And dreams come true Where troubles float On clouds of fair weather Away, away, away They’ll go together As day turns to evening Stars shine through Glimmers of hope in Skies of Blue
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Published on September 05, 2024 10:21