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Blackboard Baby facing a blackboard window I have nothing but stars to write with they are chipped and worn to points they make a sound that..

The Toast We took a sober approach to the awards ceremony, not letting him make a fool of himself, and we were the only ones that noticed his..

Covenant of Small Fishes it was too dangerous alone in the big water so they were certain he would sign it would be suicide to glide in tha..

Sunrise In A Cold Cloud Underneath the hills where known roots lie, a heavy karma ponders in the depths some woman shuts her eyes and bab..

Unexpected Snow an unexpected snow for miles the snowbank stored a crown of smiles the boys from West Jefferson had quit the school to rid..

Slipping She is bleak in the skin of solitude, Human bridges fail to stand. Teensie is caring for her father. Many days he is 91 and sharp..

Redeeming River There is a river here that whispers quiet words that I cannot hear for the rush of fast water Some days I stand on the bank..

written for a holiday poetry slam with music.

The Green Horse There is my green horse hidden in the trees. He has rolled in spring mud, now his back glistens with rings of clover in a p..

The Quiet One My cousin dissolves into the trees, forever shy with shame. Afraid of strangers, the rings of lips in laughter His friend..