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It is not enough

Posted on April 8, 2013 by John

It is not enough; this sad waiting to evolve serves no real purpose. What good is this time, if we long for what is next and learn nothing here? It is not enough to stand around here waiting expecting great … Continue reading →

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A Haiku

Posted on August 5, 2004 by John

The tap left running, wasting water and money; all call it evil. they watch it dripping, blame who turned it, and cry “How wrong! How shameful!” No one moves to change the sad scene; their sole action is indignation. Yet … Continue reading →

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A Meditation Haiku

Posted on June 29, 2004 by John

Take a slow breath. Don’t hold it long; let it go. See, there is more air. Take a good, long look; Don’t scan the scene too quickly. See, there is so much. Take a deep swallow. Don’t rush it; chew … Continue reading →

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Box Haiku

Posted on June 22, 2004 by John

Inside the small box that is our experience there is nothing new: the folded edges let in small amounts of light to read old news by. But the lid is loose — a gentle push opens it; look, there is … Continue reading →

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Haiku for the Holidays

Posted on January 8, 2003 by John

Long lines and cramped flights, bland food tasting like warm crap: holiday travel. Meeting family, all dwelling on past actions; skin deep interest. More useless gifts, and hours wasted in small talk; No relaxation. So rude and hurried. Must keep … Continue reading →

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A New Study on Music and Memory …

Posted on December 15, 2002 by John

or why that stupid song gets stuck in your head…a very interesting bit of new research from Dartmouth College: Music, Memory and the Brain In other news, we have a wonderful little (5-1/2′) Scotch Pine tree now nestled in the … Continue reading →

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For Stardances in Summer

Posted on December 4, 2002 by John

Here is an old poem of mine that I rediscovered while updating my website. BTW, it is one of the poems that I wrote for Starlight Dances during our on-line courtship 🙂 Early morning sun The gentle mist of green … Continue reading →

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