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Some Sense of Meaning: ballade

Posted on January 13, 2017 by John

The world is what it is, the pundits claim; and City Hall no pugilists defeat. No matter where you go, things stay the same; you either like your bourbon iced, or neat. A thing is in itself almost complete; just … Continue reading →

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The Legacy: a dizain

Posted on December 19, 2012 by John

Let those you wish to sing your praise remember not your fabled deeds, nor cite your methods nor the ways you solved a problem, met a need. Reward like this is small, and leads one to perform for weak applause. … Continue reading →

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The Same Old Song: a ballade

Posted on November 11, 2010 by John

Each night we play, you come to catch the show; to see and be seen seeing, more to fact: to smile like you alone are in the know regarding “hidden treasures” like our act . Let’s hope the grand veneer … Continue reading →

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The Pebble and the Wall: a ballade

Posted on April 3, 2004 by John

A pebble leaned against a towering wall (at least that’s how it first appeared to me) just barely seen beyond the shadow’s fall, not much more than a speck of loose debris, looking like it had been carelessly knocked free … Continue reading →

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Bright and Clear: a ballade

Posted on November 26, 2002 by John

There is a quiet place where one may find a respite from the bustle of the day; where silence soothes the worry of the mind and with its echo, holds the world at bay. In this majestic lull the muses … Continue reading →

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