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Fragments

2024-12-10T06:00:00.001-06:00

Fragments

float by.

Pieces of what

they used to be.

They bring back memories

because I know their history.

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Seeds Scatter

2024-11-19T10:46:00.001-06:00

Seeds Scatter

One falls near the plant.

I hope it grows there.

Others ride the wind out of the yard.

Their destination is unknown.

Some hold on to the only home they've had.

The next gust makes them scatter.

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Add Light

2024-11-12T09:16:00.001-06:00

Add Light
Gray clouds move in.
The lake darkens.
I am distressed that
the sun is hidden.
Relief comes when it appears
enough to add light to the dark.

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Set your Sights

2024-10-15T06:00:00.001-05:00

Set your Sights

on what you want.

Look with care.

Make sure you see

what is really there.

All the steps you

need to take.

Then, take the first one.

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Where I Am

2024-10-08T06:00:00.001-05:00

Where I Am

I didn't go as far

as I had planned.

I thought the wind

would be strong.

I was wrong.

Time to let go

of the plan

and grow where I am.

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A Change of Seasons

2024-09-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

A Change of Seasons

One day in September,

day and night equalize.

It is official!

We say goodbye to summer.

Fall has arrived.

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The Break

2024-09-17T06:00:00.001-05:00

The Break

Pods provide protection.

Seeds settle inside.

The break takes place.

Wind whisks seeds away.

Pods persevere.

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Signals of Fall

2024-09-10T06:00:00.001-05:00

Signals of Fall

Some leaves turn red.

They do not stop.

Some leaves turn yellow.

They do not slow down.

The leaves turn because

the green must go.

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I am Tired

2024-08-27T06:00:00.001-05:00

I am Tired

of flying everywhere.

of chasing others.

of others chasing me.

of the weight of

my responsibilities.

I am so tired that

I can barely lift my wings.

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A Coot in the Lake

2024-08-20T05:30:00.001-05:00

A Coot in the Lake

I thought I saw a different

kind of duck in the lake.

Took it's picture,

but it was far away.

Fortunately, it stayed a few days.

I got a better picture,

and identified it as a coot.

It swam alone.

It was a bold coot,

but I couldn't tell

if it was an old coot.

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If the Clouds had Eyes

2024-08-13T06:00:00.001-05:00

If the Clouds had Eyes

they would take in nature's beauty.

Birds fly high and dip their wings.

Flowers wave in the wind.

The land, the sea and the sky hypnotize.

Then, nature's brutal side appears.

Floods submerge the lands.

Tornados take down towns.

Fires burn the forests.

If the clouds had eyes, they would cry.

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Life Can Be Slippery

2024-07-30T06:00:00.007-05:00

Life Can Be Slippery

I am moving through

the day smoothly.

But, I don't see the wet spot.

Suddenly, I fall.

All I hold scatters.

Perhaps, some shatters.

I get back up.

Gather all I can

and begin to move again.

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Shelter from the Sun

2024-07-22T19:38:00.001-05:00

Shelter from the Sun

Stand in the shade.

Keep cool that way.

Don't be afraid

of the dark.

You can still

see the light.

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A Great Planter

2024-07-16T06:00:00.002-05:00

A Great Planter

The wind is a great planter.

Its nursery is unlimited.

Tree leaves let me know

when a shipment has been delivered.

How many flowers will this batch yield?

Have they landed in a garden bed,

or will I have to move them

out of the grass?

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Take In All You Can

2024-07-11T13:37:00.000-05:00

Take In All You Can

Don't miss what is

right in front of you.

Take in the colors.

Which ones attract you?

Which ones repel you?

Take in the lives.

Which ones are the same?

Which ones are different?

Take in all you can.

Will you come back again, or

will this be your only visit?

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A Stream of Storms

2024-07-09T06:00:00.002-05:00

A Stream of Storms

Month after month

Week after week

Lightning flashes.

Thunder claps.

Trees fall.

Water rises.

Month after month

Week after week

A stream of storms

like I've never seen.

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Close to Me

2024-07-02T00:00:00.001-05:00

Close to Me

I saw the flower from afar, but since then have kept it close to me.

Poetic Form: American Sentence invented by Allen Ginsberg.

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Silent Communication

2024-06-27T13:59:00.000-05:00

Silent Communication

How ya doin'?

Shrug

What's new?

Shrug

Where ya been?

Shrug

You OK?

Shrug

Unlike the red-

winged blackbird,

I can't fly away.

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Damage

2024-06-25T00:00:00.001-05:00

Damage

The damage is done.

You still stand.

The scars will last,

and you will, too.

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Bubble Up

2024-06-20T14:17:00.001-05:00

Bubble Up

Float above the water.

Go as far as you can.

Whether you reach

the other side

or pop beneath the branches,

I'll remember that I saw you

float above the water.

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Stages

2024-06-18T07:00:00.001-05:00

Stages

Buds

Blooms

Close down

Dry up

Fall off

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Peace

2024-06-13T06:00:00.001-05:00

Peace

I wish you peace everyday.

But, I know life doesn't work that way.

So, on the days when peace is gone,

I wish that it returns anon.

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Sparkles

2024-06-11T00:00:00.001-05:00

Sparkles

One cloudy morning,

I was sad about

the prevailing dark.

When would the sun come out?

Then I went to the park.

As I walked beside the lake,

sparkles appeared on the water.

The sun shares its light

in different ways.

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Welcome

2024-06-06T13:54:00.000-05:00

Welcome

to the park.

You have chosen a nice day.

` Flowers are blooming.

Birds are flying.

You may see a fish jump

or a frog dive.

Enjoy your stay!

Expect some surprises.

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The Correct Turn

2024-06-04T00:00:00.001-05:00

The Correct Turn

Should I make a right turn

or should I make a left turn?

If I choose the wrong turn,

I'll recover with a u-turn.

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MAPoet

Fragments

Links

Art for Healing Hearts January 6-March 19 2025

An Art Benefit for University Health

Buttonwood Art Space

Seeds Scatter

Links

Art for Healing Hearts January 6-March 19 2025

An Art Benefit for University Health

Buttonwood Art Space

Add Light

Add LightGray clouds move in.The lake darkens.I am distressed thatthe sun is hidden.Relief comes when it appearsenough to add light to the dark.

Links

Second reception for 12 X 12 member show and artist playdateFriday, Nov. 15 at InterUrban ArtHouse.

Set your Sights

Links

Where I Am

Links

A Change of Seasons

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The Break

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Signals of Fall

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I am Tired

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A Coot in the Lake

Links

If the Clouds had Eyes

Links

Life Can Be Slippery

Links

Under the Sun Buttonwood Art Space July 1- Sept. 18.First Friday Public Reception August 2 5-8 pm

Shelter from the Sun

Links

A Great Planter

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Take In All You Can

Links

A Stream of Storms

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Close to Me

Links

Silent Communication

Links

Damage

Links

Bubble Up

Links

Stages

Links

Peace

Links

Sparkles

Links

Welcome

Links

The Correct Turn

Links

Add Light
Gray clouds move in.
The lake darkens.
I am distressed that
the sun is hidden.
Relief comes when it appears
enough to add light to the dark.

Second reception for 12 X 12 member show and artist playdate
Friday, Nov. 15 at InterUrban ArtHouse.

Under the Sun Buttonwood Art Space July 1- Sept. 18 .
First Friday Public Reception August 2 5-8 pm