Three Snake Skins

  Three Snake Skins   I counted my presents under the tree   I had been generous but only to me   It was Christmas Eve and the night was deep   My eyelids grew heavy and I fell asleep.       In a dream I couldn’t believe my eyes   The world was […]

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Timeline

Timeline My life can be measured In increments on a line. Like the man in black I walk that line. Sometimes it’s three steps forward. Other times it’s five steps back. I can’t even stop if I get off track. Ominous clouds continually threaten. But my inner peace keeps me focused. Daily I stay in […]

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Learning to Take Charge

  Learning to Take Charge   “I want some ice cream,” the little girl said.   “No, it’s late and time for bed.”   “Can I watch t.v. for a little while?”   “O.k.,” said mom, “because you asked with a smile.”   The girl sat on the floor waiting for the news to end. […]

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Nothing More

  Nothing More   Who is that walking past my door?   It is the wind and nothing more.   For a moment a shadow hesitates,   Then it goes on and through the gate.   Who is whispering outside this wall?   I’m sure if I looked I’d see nothing at all.   Is […]

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Lucky Indeed

  Lucky Indeed   I thought I was a hammer made of steel,   But she softened my heart and made me feel,   I was a restless knight riding a spirited steed,   But she quenched my fires and fulfilled my needs.       Gentle as the mist drifting in from the sea, […]

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