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There's magic in the process of adjustment — 2CEUs

Autumn is my favorite time of the year.  I can’t help but take all the changes in and relish in the variances.  What strikes me the most, though, is that some leaves are yellow, some are green, and some are… Continue Reading →

Petey the dog ain't just another loudmouth — 2CEUs

Every time I run through a particular alley, there’s this little dog that attacks me from a hole in his fence.  His head pops through and his vicious round head snaps at me.  There’s really no way he can reach… Continue Reading →

The Captain of My Sea — A Poem

the wind blows and I know that change is coming soon   my tears dry then laughs break into bittersweet candy drops   Still here you are the Captain of my sea riding the ebbs and flows knowing which way… Continue Reading →

chunks of me — A POEM

I stash myself in words and in borrowed thoughts. chunks of me cover blank pages that were once a redemptive smile on a broken man’s face. the corners of his mouth purse away my own tears his eyes are my… Continue Reading →

WEAR THE DARK — A POEM

People tend to be afraid of the dark. They might run away from its shadows But I say: Fuck that – grab the dark and Wear it like a jacket. Let it form and fit Every nook and cranny of… Continue Reading →

We are the Finest Fabric (2CEUs)

When I was little, I used to sit on the floor and watch my Grandma sew.  She’d guide the fabric with expert skill until pieces of cloth became dresses that would rival those hanging in fancy stores.  But, what was… Continue Reading →

Our Emotions are our Signals

Sometimes, I’m driving somewhere when out of nowhere an annoying little beep will draw my focus to my gas gauge.  I’ll check it and see that annoying light screaming, “You’re almost out of gas!” The beeping gas light is a… Continue Reading →

Pygmalion Effect (2 ceus)

I’ve always liked Pygmalion, the legendary sculptor who carved a woman out of ivory so realistic; he fell in love with her.  He secretly wished and believed that she was real until one day, Cupid kissed his statue and brought… Continue Reading →

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