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Running to the Empty Tomb
Despite centuries, armies, kings, famine and sword There’s an old story that still circulates This time of year more so It tells of a different kind of lord No matter how many times I hear it, it resonates No matter what happens, it can’t shake this faith Tons of years gone by sense that man
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Rental Car
I’m not impressed by new cars Bigger, bigger, bigger Like everything, goes the standard Four tires and a frame Shiny screens, Bluetooth, electric, they’re all the same I rented the smallest one I could this week while my truck was in the shop Experimenting before buying one new A peppy white car, 90,000 miles, 2022
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Kids
Time for some all-out soul-baring this evening. I’ve been pondering this heavily for the past six weeks or so. What I’m about to say will probably anger some and agree with others. But I’m going to share because I’d like to disclose my perspective on the topic. I’m curious too to hear what others say
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Celebrity Ads
Here lately, I’ve been paying attention to advertisements. I normally tune out during them but in watching a recent Dateline episode and March Madness games, I’ve noticed a theme: celebrities like to advertise for things. Or maybe it’s just that companies like to have a celebrity face for their product or service. Surely most big-name
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Pollen
She comes to me in a cry There’s yellow in her hair Her right cheek hurts There’s a shiner under each eye Her nose drips Her voice is hoarse She barely squeaks out her discourse She comes every spring and fall Is it the tobacco or alcohol She wheezes She sneezes Nasal passages are swollen
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The Beach in March
The water is green Like a spring dress Along the shore Further out in the bay it’s dark blue God’s absolute best The clouds are on tour: cumulonimbus, cirrus, stratus His arms reach out here Surely he’s not mad at us Overhead, white pelicans On the gray jetties, dark-coated double breasted cormorants A golden river
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My Truck
My beloved truck is getting old. I drive a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. It’s red and has the extended cab. I love my truck. I’ve had my truck 14 years come April 9th. This is significant, as the typical person keeps their car for 7-8 years before swapping it for something new (according to what I
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The Referee
In black and white stripes Under the bright lights Not a zebra but he can move Out on this stage there’s a lot to lose Ten thousand cheer, 10,000 boo In a fit of action, that orange ball comes close to the hoop It comes down to two intermingled players – one in red, one
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The Funeral Home Owner
There’s a funeral home just off the highway Its banner is clear Burial and crematory – get it all here! I’m going 55 in the right lane on a Friday Pick up trucks race Motorcycles weave The cars around me leave no space The weekend’s eve A guy on his bike needs to get to
writings on life
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