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Tag Archives: Waiting on Words
Teaching the Teacher
Zo, little one, you are now done with thiz making of poemz? “Yes, with this final piece I am finished, finito, kaput.” What is thiz finito, kaput? I have not heard of theze thingz before… “Oh, sorry. They are slang. … Continue reading
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Tagged final, finito, kaput, Poetry prompt, Waiting on Words
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Legacy
Legacy In a dream, I stood in swirling mist naked and alone. Then saw my right hand clasped in hand of another woman who stood naked and alone, right hand clasped by another… So on it went this line of … Continue reading
About the Modern World,
At the risk of being thought a befuddled old woman, or a turtle flipped on its back unable to right itself, what I see in the modern world, confuses, bewilders, and frightens me. Makes no sense in its senseless need … Continue reading
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Tagged modern, old woman, Poetry prompt, spoiled brat, Waiting on Words
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Serendipity
Serendipity When two things or people, who were never meant to meet come together collide. With a sense of wonder and a feeling that there is just a bit of magic in the making of that moment. Tiny electric shock … Continue reading
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Tagged magic moment, pleasure, Poetry prompt, Serendipity, Waiting on Words
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The Secret
The Secret If I tell you it will no longer be what it was meant to be. Beautiful satin ribbon will come undone, ragged at its edges. Cover of box will no longer cover and all of the shiny surprises … Continue reading
Modem
Modem The word itself seems to suggest motion, movement. But have to wonder if that’s real or merely suggestion. We each sit at this machine, and with just a few clicks can reach out across the globe and make contact. … Continue reading
Discovering Gold
Discovering Gold Hear many complain about lack of gold in these ‘golden’ years. Did it myself for a bit of time, until I found vein of precious metal running through my days. Very real nuggets of that priceless commodity called … Continue reading
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Tagged age, freedom, golden years, Poetry prompt, Waiting on Words
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One Question
One Question Do you disturb, interrupt, unsettle, interfere, hinder, disarrange, perplex, or trouble the silence in the world around you? Perhaps you should. Elizabeth Crawford 4/22/2018 Notes: The word disturb used to mean all kinds of things to me, and … Continue reading
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Tagged disturb, interfere, interrupt, Poetry prompt, Waiting on Words
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A Thought
A Thought Sometimes wish that the word Sunday was just what it says: A day filled with sunshine, beautiful blue skies, with fluffy white clouds drifting through them. But, must remember that rain, wind, and even snow have a purpose … Continue reading
Soul's Music 