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laughing

What was it? some mistake, a silly word some context out of joint —wild animal in my shorts— it starts the laugh the tumbling down the slippery slope into the gasp for breath a pause, respite tears down the cheeks … Continue reading

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Packing

The weather in Miami is Clear, winds light, eighty-two degrees and The weather outside my house is Drop-ass dreary dull dreadful depressing And the weather in my heart is Pumping up a high pressure storm — which is really kind … Continue reading

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Waiting for grandchildren (a)

“Could I speak to Mom, please?” I handed the phone to my wife Who had been hanging over my shoulder So closely, I could hear her impatience. Retired from teaching, I was Finally hunting down my dream of Writing for … Continue reading

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