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On Politesse
Polite to the point Of rudeness? Formality Without connecting . CLP 07/07/2019 Read more
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On the Ether
Have you a problem? Did you “Ask the Universe”? No? Whyever not? . n.b. Use of the phrase “Ask the Universe” is increasingly common and it is usually deployed when some personal difficulty looms into view. I suspect asking this question in an open-minded and sincere manner serves the same purpose as saying prayers, in Read more
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On the Ceiling
Still, in shadow, alert Waiting for “Lights out” before Seeking warm, fresh blood . n.b. Mosquitoes are on the march, not just the ceiling. CLP 04/06/2019 Read more
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Blackberry
Heading west on the A303 Needed to pull over to have a pee Surrounded by brambles up to the thigh I wouldn’t want these fruit in my apple pie 02/07/2019 Read more
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Single
A pink rose petal fell Two edges curled, forming a point It blew past, just heavy enough to catch on the patio’s rough slab, then tumble Crumple, tear . Of course, it reminded me of you Carried on life’s breeze On your unsteady path Head over heels, then flat on your face And all possible Read more
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Super Fluffy Animals
Boxed in hundreds Cross country dawn travellers Bright yellow chirps. Cheap. . n.b. Day old from the hatchery and making noise at a pitch that makes thinking difficult, the little creatures have been delivered to walk the earth, pick up grit for the crop and eat the grain crumbs before they are ready to be Read more