The Return of the Grand Inquisitor
He’s back, you knowin a poorly cut suitand too long a tieOnce again telling the imprisoned Christor rather, the hostage …
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Not a Real Question
When someone asks, “What were you thinking?”They are lying.It’s not a real questionas we all knowThat if you have to …
The Sun is Calling
The sun is out today, calling, coaxing, cajoling“Come out and play!” like the kids in my old neighborhoodCome out, there …
An Odd Cycle
It is oddthat we celebrate joyouslythe first time wecircle the sun as humans And continue to celebrateuntil we would rather …
100-Year Flood Plain
The land here is on a hundred-year floodplainthe insurance agent explained why we could getflood insurancebut friends on the ten-year …
Trying Hopefulness on for Size
I am trying hopefulness on for sizein the smelly dressing roompins on the floorthe fragrances of bodies and stale clothingand …
A Plan for Hope
Doorbell, dog barkingA man, a city councilman, he sayscampaigning for the mayoral candidate he thinksI should vote for I have …
Sunday Story Episode 39 – Lab Work
Lab Work Doug glanced down at his Rolex and relaxed in the seat of the Boeing 767. First class …
Productivity I
So many plans, dreams, goalsto squeeze into this one small lifeon top of the chores that comewith living said life …
Retirement Ceremony
He stood there, stoicuniform clean and tidybadge shiny, reflecting the lightof the cameraslistening carefully as his partnertalked about his contributionsto …
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