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  • If Words Be A Door

    If Words Be A Door

    If words be a door to the mind, read on. Shower my conscience, conscious immersing,  The innocence may surface and drift by. That phrase again, it has a common call. A whisper is far more than whistling noise That seize upon a palate of hunger, Breathing a kiss consuming a savor. A refreshment now as…

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  • Country Law

    Country Law

    In the country it’s said there’s a lawLonely men seed sheep then withdrawAsk old farmers not youthTo give you the truthThey deny it replying with “Nah”

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  • The Sixth Sense?

    The Sixth Sense?

    Synesthesia is said to affect a tiny percentage of people. Synesthesia is a phenomenon that causes sensory crossovers, such as tasting colors or feeling sounds. One can read about it here:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24995-synesthesia  It begs many questions beyond the medical or scientific.  The deaf are said to exhibit enhanced peripheral visual attention and motion detection capabilities…

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  • Be ˈlumən

    Be ˈlumən

      Be ˈlumən and I thread Give me ˈlumən to thread The blossom press swelling Blooms haltingly Like an offering Rope gently extending further And grasped like salvation Taken now pulled frantically Two filaments as blind couples meeting Fingers entwined disappearing depth That beckoning tunnel of light seemingly out of reach craving the impending flood…

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  • Sweet Volume of Ages

    Sweet Volume of Ages

    Sweet volume of ages none will ever Stream of abundance moments to measure Dripping sky drops more than flower my breath Our time is a deluge an ocean depth Nest hallowed I cradle and lift to gain If that I could sift all joy rinsing pain Arms pass gently an unending notion Of a circular…

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  • Freshman

    Freshman

    A Freshman in university Studied far more than diversity The books were Left unread Philandering in bed Now forensic curiosity

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  • A Sac of Sumac

    A Sac of Sumac

    If you have ever eaten Middle Eastern or Mediterranean food, then you may have tasted sumac. Maybe it was dusted on top of your hummus, baba ghanoush, lebneh or used to flavor your barg or koobideh. If you have never tried these foods, you are most likely wondering what is being written here. This is…

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  • You Don’t Know Squat

    You Don’t Know Squat

    Traveling to some parts of the world can sometimes have alarming surprises. For the uninitiated, always prepare for the days(or evenings) toilet trips when you’re away from your comfortable hotel room. If you don’t want to use a public toilet to discard your body’s solid waste, make sure to have your daily BM in a…

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  • Treasure

    Treasure

    There’s a treasure A collection of moments there. Precious metals forged Emeralds, diamonds, sapphires Jewelry etched with inscription Held in a most delicate case The smooth lid hinges bolted A most presentable exterior Cache heavy and when shaken Music rustling inside With room for an orchestra Guarded like Pandora Amongst the bounty a dagger lies…

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  • Ode To Nick Berg

    Ode To Nick Berg

    Sand plugged in his ears and rubbed in his eyesGuilty of hope born to idealize To wander off the path of the chosenYour fate it seemed already in motion For dad a son always a little boyWatching him grow inescapable joy Nick finding places and making his wayIn risky enterprises some would say You’re going…

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