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personal demons suck ( Read more... )

Yesterday was fascinating. I learned a little about the moon, green corn, and shell shakers. I learned that everyone could be heartbroken (channel that energy, if you are reading this). I learned of a friend’s style, art, and generosity. I’m greatly appreciative of new poets; their words are forcing my hand to create more. I am grateful for friends ( Read more... )

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This is not a wish list:

Intimacy
Affection
Compliments
Sex
Conversation

Cat rue me,
Lay me down
On that moist
Napkin,
Like your Jack
And Coke
Blues.
Cat play me,
The yellow vinyl
That holds no
Sound,
Clock work me,
Crush seconds
And fears,
Cat smile me,
Like glistening
Stars of screen,
And I will
Leave.

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In the summer of 07 while studying Spanish and Latin American culture, I developed an interest in studying and honoring America's native cultures through art and poetry. South American music like Inti-Illimani draws heavily from native culture, so this thought has been in the back of my head for a while. I just visited a unity church and found a ( Read more... )

friends that you can really talk to, understanding the situation, family (even ex in-laws), the beauty of language, the beauty of life in general, having a heart to share love and compassion, great music (even though it can get weird at times), the ability to learn, the ability to discern, catching up with old friends, laughs, smiles, sunshine, ( Read more... )

Her eyes ( Read more... )

Okay, I picked a few brains for cooking ideas over the weekend. So when I went shopping for groceries today, I decided to be a little more adventurous. I purchased several items that I never bought before, lentils, snow peas, spinach, eggplant, and feta cheese. I also bought a few things that I do like cooking with: cilantro, lime, lemon, and ( Read more... )

I would like to think of my yesterdays and smile. My heart is not quite there yet. I feel there has been emptiness in my heart for so long, yet that empty feeling is starting to fade away. I’m starting to reconnect with old friends, and even make a few new friends. I’ve been able pry open my heart and share my bottled feelings with a few friends ( ( Read more... )