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Planted

Posted on March 10, 2020 by eteal

Today, I planted the lamb of dog Under a yellow rose of friendship Seven weeks ago ,he left his body But never my heart. Lambs ears surround the long stemmed new dawn. Herbs of healing For the final day of … Continue reading →

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Cuddle

Posted on February 27, 2020 by eteal

Long ago, I knit an afghan of mohair and silk Redder than red For my mother A womb of a hug for all the hugs she had given me Now she is gone, But the cycle of hugs remains. ………. … Continue reading →

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Crying in the shower

Posted on January 27, 2020 by eteal

Love comes to comfort you Wherever you are. ……..

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Heal/Heel

Posted on January 25, 2020 by eteal

Learning to heel/heal Takes time Patience and Focus.

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Wet

Posted on January 24, 2020 by eteal

Clouds form A gentle rain begins to fall Salt water fills my eyes Beside the road An ibis stands Reminding me of the importance of all kinds of wetlands

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Eyes & Mirrors

Posted on January 22, 2020 by eteal

The mirrors of the world are too big to cover, And there is no proper protocols for sitting shiva for a pet… Yet We mourn, we keen and cry – Wail and wet our cheeks with salt and water And … Continue reading →

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Doorways

Posted on January 18, 2020 by eteal

I cannot paint the poodle tonight. He has cancer and is dying. So I paint those that surround him as he lies on the studio floor. Looking out the door. We are all in transition, We are all on a … Continue reading →

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Zephyr

Posted on July 1, 2019 by eteal

Ghost rides haunt me, Sweet winds raise me up As I ride the waves of childhood memories. Oh You zephyr, You Holy Spirit. Take the reins.

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Magic boxes

Posted on June 21, 2019 by eteal

He held in his hand A magic box And showed me a love long gone, But still present. . Love never dies. . May we be happy that we can mourn, For it means we can love. Do not be … Continue reading →

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Territories

Posted on June 3, 2019 by eteal

The pocket panther Slinks around Spraying newly opened pathways Finding his way in this brave new world.

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Planted

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