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The Ramp
I saw the man from outside my window He held a measuring tape I watched him move around the sidewalk from behind the drapes Pest services? Lawn maintenance? I observed in patience Thought of the old man across the street I haven’t seen in so long He’s going on 83 Last time I saw him…
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Gremlins in the Stands
She steps up to the free throw line The site of it takes me back in time To when I was just a 6th-grader My knees were shaking Parents were in the stands, along with coaches and teammates Back then I didn’t know about critics and haters My hands were quaking I bounced the ball…
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My Toddler
Those who think I should have a toddler at this stage in my life should know that I have a 5-year-old Golden retriever. He’s currently nestled into his fort – the rectangular space beneath my desk (a black, fold-out table from Wal-Mart). He’s sleeping on the hand-sewn blanket Grandma made him, which is in fact…
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Congratulations
As an adult it’s still nice to get a pat on the back So today I was happy to get just that The email read Congrats! It was a little note from Turbo Tax Pixeled confetti and a link to a survey was enclosed I had paid my taxes, what do you know Accomplishments used…
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The Kingdom
I read this morning about the kingdom I’m grateful that I don’t at all feel numb In fact, I sense spring in February And when I ponder death, it doesn’t scare me I listen to the birds in the early morning Before the sun rises My friend just lost her parents; a young woman died…
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Comparison
Taller, shorter Center or border Cursive or bubbly Black or blue Flip flops or boots Curly or straight Short or long Young or old Weak or strong Who is the best of all time Who is the richest The strongest, the quickest Will we ever seek till we find Am I smart, am I pretty…
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The Azteca Scan
It’s the place we always go It’s the place we first hung out Where that picture was snapped back in 2006 The other day I looked back You know, I’ve never forgotten it You and me tucked in the booth Our skin was tan, hair blonde, you could see every tooth We were just babies…
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Setting the Puppies Free
She’d been having a rough few months She’d lost her pup So my mother and I found ourselves in the local SPCA For the little girl in the lobby it had also been a big day Her mother said, “Hold still, Penelope” As she jumped and swirled in the lobby I could hear the howling…
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