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A Little While

When somebody tells you they’ll make it worth your while, which “while” do they mean? Is that like a done-while-you-wait kinda while or is it a once in a while, a while ago, or a while you wasn’t looking? Chances … Continue reading

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The Moving Finger

If all you’re worried about is the finger you will never see the moon. I can’t say it or write it or play it.Not to you at you thru you or for you. What’s the point of all of that?The … Continue reading

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So Much Longer

Seems like every dayI’m finding less reasons to stayI don’t mean here, somewhere with you, elsewhere, around, or above groundbut something else still keeps me here.Maybe it’s fear, or stubborn courage; maybe deep down, I’m just lazy.Wouldn’t that be almost … Continue reading

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Under the Influencers

Don’t say too much. Let’s keep it short. One statement each and one retort. The truth is, even that takes time. So keep it simple and sublime.Besides, it’s not that musical. Despite its pitches and its silence,its martial beat may … Continue reading

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The Burning Spear

The distance is nearer when seen through the mirror. The miles are deceptively small. It’s almost as if, once you’re over that cliff, that perception depends on the fall. Or maybe not that much at all. When you’re looking eyes … Continue reading

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Go Outside

Whatever you’re doing right now, wherever you are, no matter what time it is or who’s watching; stop whatever it is that is, stop that and go outside.

Not just out the door, or down the hall or ‘round the corner, Outside.

Beyond that definition of who and where you are clouds your vision and you can’t tell your arse from your elbow.

I mean, Go Outside. For a little while. Everything will get better. Not because you do or don’t want it to. In a while. For a while. Just like everybody else’s. Continue reading

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That certain something

There’s always been a certain element, usually vocal, that’s wanted to roll up the Constitution and swat anyone that’s doesn’t look and think like them on the head with it. Just to feel superior. Our government was intended to keep … Continue reading

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