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A Tale of Two Saints

Posted on December 1, 2004 by John

Two saints of diametric views one rainy Sunday morn, did choose to spend some time in long debate on gods and men and life and fate; each sought to prove his deity more just and great (such vanity) imagining the … Continue reading →

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Common Grounds: a forensics poem

Posted on April 15, 2004 by John

“The one thing I want is to be understood,” she yelled as she slammed the door. I yelled back, “Good!” Now looking in hindsight, I know that I should have tried to defuse the melee, if I could. But knowing … Continue reading →

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Short Subject

Posted on October 5, 2003 by John

So much to say With words, and yet Each one is edged With some regret That says, I will But soon forgets And then, at night Wakes in a sweat From dreams of things not happened yet And spends the … Continue reading →

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Talking Loud and Saying Nothing

Posted on April 14, 2003 by John

Sink your teeth into a worn-out concept, like it was an old piece of shoe leather; worry it constantly, ’til its precepts are soaked with saliva and turned to rubber in the clamped vise of your tenacious jaws! Suck the … Continue reading →

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