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Orbs
Magic is round.
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Smiles
I can’t stop smiling! he said, looking at Her. Neither could She. ….. ….. …… How can you paint a smile? What word can possibly convey the moment The edges of a mouth open up toward heaven? … Heaven, Of … Continue reading
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Water Birds
Longingly, My inner child sits by the river Watching a conversation unfold … Everything Everywhere Reminds me To listen To You
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Desktop Companions
Even if you work at home, Alone Connected to your job Thru ether nets and satellites Cables and cellular You are not alone! The purrs beside the computer are simply reminders.
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Wild
He danced around the paddock Kicking up his heels “Oh he’s a wild one,” the cedars chuckle . But the grasses under hoof Knew the truth… Even domestic, we are all unbroken Spirit Longing to run free.
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Songlight
Golden lights hits my face, As rainclouds form across the sky A song burst into the air I followed it And found You! … A large bird at the top of a small bush? Or a small bird at the … Continue reading
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Landing
Wings fluttered past my face Landing on the upturned visage of You Blooming
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Waiting
She sat like a golden statue, Patient Waiting Longing Until it was time to go home. At the sight of the leash She lept for joy! … Teachers are everywhere, Most curricula is simple. Be still, Ask, Receive. Give thanks,
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Going South
The veil grows thin, Visitors from the North are coming in The wings beat the air As their calls filled my ears… Heralding the arrival of fall in the South… …
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Looking up
She races out each morning now, Gazing into the tree To seek Her ball. The other day it went up, And hasn’t come down since…. So she worships at the altar of possibilities… Not understanding That the ball is just … Continue reading
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