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Doubting Thomas
Up the railroad. Around the lake. Toward the blanket of opportunity. Believe hope and preserve. When possibilities seem reachable. When mountains are climbable. The only thing holding a person back is their own fear of success. What is man that The Greats observe him. Grass and flowers.
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Listed: Azalea Port
I’ve got a closet full of clothes for you my dear. A closet full of clothes. Wont you start the bid? This Ring. This Biker Jacket. This Dress. These Shirts are sure to impress. Clothing with buttons, zippers, collars and patterns abound. My closet awaits The lost and found.
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Down South
Used to be a sneaky, wicked pleasure. Sour straws were for sinners. But down the way there’s a factory. Hundreds of workers are on their feet for hours on day. Peeling, rolling and coating those sour straws. Back home I couldn’t mention sour straws at the dinner table. Papa say that’s junk food. Junk food…
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Men of Business
Tomorrow never comes. Though able bodied, he was far from usual. House on a heel top, yet alone in his ambition. Bulldozers preparing the way. New floors on the way. Every second counts for those on the beat Lunch and dinner. Dinner and breakfast. The usual: coffee, cold cut chicken, topped with curried mayo. The…
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Ocean Eyes
Whirling around a haze of clarity There, over there. They are in the air. My words, my thoughts. Whisking goodbye, until next time. In waves of purification. Waters seeping into a deserted ground. Bare feet upon sharp rocks, The icy heat of blazing stones. Slowing down the record player. Turning down the vocals, Jazz, sweat…
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My Neighbor
Low on space. We need more housing. Affordable rooming or more people sharing spaces. I wonder if the man on the radio has considered bringing in the poor off the street. Sharing his milk and eggs. With those in need. It’s always the one pointing the finger. I would know. A space for two, three…
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Seamstress
The Map. You’re Map. The Cutout. Your cutout. She said follow the cut out I followed her cutout. Hard to hear over all the silence. The value of listening. The freedom of speech. Give me liberty Or detachment.
