gremlin fodder

October 19, 2025

Run

On Saturday morning I ran over the bridge It was lined with people I was out for a run, trying to scratch an itch Some of the people looked bored A kid sat on the sidewalk looking dejected Some people had dogs on leashes Some held binoculars I reflected Many looked down at the water …
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October 18, 2025

Our Date

The other night we went out – it was a week night!! We planned it just right I drank iced coffee so I could stay up past 8 My schedule was thrown off but I gotta tell you, my love, the evening was great Sometimes I feel like we’re living an old song by George…
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October 15, 2025

Rock Climbing and Gremlins

I would rather have stayed in my cave Eating spaghetti warmed in the microwave Alone, not talking to anyone But he cajoled me out for some Friday night fun A rock climbing class – to get top rope certified He jokingly said, “Don’t let me die!” My gremlins were whispering in my ear the whole…
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October 12, 2025

My Foot-in-Mouth Problem

I could be a politician In my repertoire I’ve got false promises, awkward public speaking, and conflicting decisions But I’m best at putting my foot in my mouth Especially in social settings, things quickly go south I know we should never talk about politics So I talk about money But in a way I think…
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October 10, 2025

Birthday Rain

It’s my birthday weekend They’re calling for rain I was driving home from work when the clouds came Maybe I can squeeze in a run tomorrow morning before it starts Eh, let it pour I’ll be 37 on Sunday but who’s keeping score? My old best friend is supposed to be in town too It’s…
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October 8, 2025

Poof!

Today was a poof Not to be confused with a puff Well, I guess that too is close enough The streetlights are on, do you need any more proof? I saw the sun come up and down I heard the clock’s hands go all the way around Today was like a clicked SEND button A…
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October 7, 2025

Explicit Feedback

I’m not even sure what number this is I’ve been listening to her since I was a kid We are contemporaries Trying to figure out this life can be scarey Born in ‘88 and ‘89 I love the way she can pen some rhymes And add music and dance to it I just leave my…
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October 4, 2025

Target

This afternoon I was wearing a red shirt with white letters Black shorts It’s still a little warm, too much so for sweaters But perfect for my dog’s post-beach bath The colors remind me of those old red velvet oreos I do the math – that was a long time ago I got an invitation…
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September 30, 2025

A Gazillionaire’s Prayer

This must be how Forrest Gump felt when he was riding his lawnmower Mowing grass for free Having plenty of money is one less thing, really Life’s better when you’re a gazillionaire Because in life there are a lot of things Rent, mortgages, car payments and repairs, insurance, and child care And taxes, always It…
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September 29, 2025

Mountains and Ponytails

They used to say in martial arts: “Beyond the mountains are mountains” It was painted as a mural on the back of the building It seems like since at least 7th grade I’ve been countin’ I remember the way the old Sensei would say it was a little chilling It was like the 70-something-year-old man…
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