October 25, 2022 · 10:26 pm

Grow
Cynicism blooms /
by the doors to my lost soul. /
Love, I still grow hope.
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October 24, 2022 · 11:36 pm

Moments
Moments are time’s stones. /
Some build bridges to the heart. /
Some become fall leaves.
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October 23, 2022 · 10:47 pm

Canvas
Autumn evening paints /
in the hues of memory:
fading and poignant.
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October 22, 2022 · 1:39 pm

Old Cowards
Leaves are old cowards, /
falling from the empty love /
of winter’s embrace.
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October 22, 2022 · 11:02 am

Stepping out
Stepping out to vote. /
Ghouls, goblins, and ghosts support /
The best candidate.
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October 22, 2022 · 12:06 am

Brains
If I had my brains /
I’d share some of them with you. /
I’ll keep an eye out.
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October 21, 2022 · 10:53 pm

Wonder
I wonder if fall /
will save me from a life of /
long summer regrets.
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October 20, 2022 · 9:57 pm

Brushy Mountain
Watchers and watched speak /
Memories wet and cold as /
A Saturday rain.
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October 20, 2022 · 2:04 pm

Quixotic
Young sunflower tries — /
facing winter’s stern shadow — /
to grow and thrive.
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October 19, 2022 · 11:37 pm

Godot
Common lantana /
and stray cat wait … but /
but not for each other.
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