Tag Archives: Starlight Dances

Lady Sorrow

Posted on September 23, 2003 by John

for Starlight Dances When the laughter in your eyes can’t hide the pain inside your heart And the world around you will not stop to listen When you wake up in the morning with a space inside your soul And … Continue reading →

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After Reading Robert Burns

Posted on August 28, 2003 by John

My love is like a red, red rose that blooms one day in spring; its beauty fills the world with awe and wonder, but the thing itself will fade and turn to seed bring forth some future flower and by … Continue reading →

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A Vignette

Posted on August 26, 2003 by John

So, there I was … taking my 2:00 p.m. lunch break (I work from New Orleans on Pacific Coast Time). Here is the scenario: I am sitting at a table under the carport that is covered with books, catalogs, flyers, … Continue reading →

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Turning

Posted on August 14, 2003 by John

I was thinking this evening about Starlight Dances and Mars Tokyo – the latter’s empty nest and the former’s soon to be emptying one. I wrote this poem for them, and all the other parents on my friends list. She … Continue reading →

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A Sangha of Two

Posted on July 8, 2003 by John

The things that you love are a part of me, each butterfly that brings a laughing smile; Our community grows large because we share every moment and each traveled mile. I can touch you here and now, feel your lips … Continue reading →

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History Meme

Posted on May 3, 2003 by John

For those who REALLY want to know some history … Thirty years ago, I just entered the second grade, my first year in a population 7,500 town in rural northwest Ohio after having been through first grade in Ferndale, Michigan. … Continue reading →

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Discontinued Specials

Posted on March 9, 2003 by John

Through no fault of my own (bad lines of code, or an LJ glitch beyond my control) you fast assumed that I purposely showed you the door, reduced your once leading role to a bit player, just another friend. But … Continue reading →

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