Photo by Laurence Meehan
Make it like a memory
And there it was, in a thousand piecesfrom only one plane. It crashed to the floor,and my heart the same. An emblem—not of a machine,but of a figure and a…
Happy Christmas
Happy twittermas everybody! Or is it Xmas nowadays? I’d much rather say Happy Christmas, in lieu of a modern phrase. I mean, Christmas has a meaning, of which some…
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The Window Elf
The child pressed his face to the window, his hands spread as though keeping the glass in place. From inside, I caught a glimpse of his wide eyed stare; peering…
Once Upon A Christmas Wish…
I almost didn’t see you there in your bright red suit and hat; the big black belt and golden buckle, showed where you were at. And that big white…
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It’s Christmas Time Again
It’s Christmas time againOn Grafton Street Watching the people go up and down,Always in a rush. Me, huddled in a doorway—my home,Box at my side,My faithful dog Juno nearby,Covered by…
Image by NoShanti
The Christmas tree I see!
The Christmas tree I see! The green pine tree Stands still in the corner It smells of pine Flooding the room The lovely red baubles hanging on each branch The…
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Excuse me, you look like you love me!
Excuse me, you look like you know me Hello who are you? Where did you come from? How do I know you? Where am I? I was in the Darkness…
Image by BLACKDAY
The Key
This small piece of metal that hangs on a ring Bronze or silver, just an everyday thing Forgotten so often, thrown without care On the table, the sofa or under…
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They (Anxiety of a mother)
They tumbled, they fell, they let out a yell. They are sick, broken down, they are lost in that town. They said there was no delay, they wouldn’t stay the…
Painting by Laurence Meehan
Electrical Light Storm
An electrical light storm blew strong outside And time was stretching across the winter night Every roar of thunder now in concert with every contraction. Everything was in motion –…