Poe

The concept
of a dream
within a dream
was once foreign
but over time
reality becomes
ephemeral
and the world
becomes fuzzy
instead of
firm
and clarity
becomes
a concept
instead of
an experience

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Mr Swirl

“How can we
make your day
better?”
it asks
as I pull up
to park
a lime colored
swirl
catches
the eye
drawing it in
to the cartoon
plumber
and friendly
title
and all I
can think is
“how cute…
I wish we had
a Mr Swirl
near me”

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Wishes Granted

When you
wish
for rain
and the clouds
hear
your whispers
the gift
they give
may
drown away
your desire
but not
the need
for more
because
summer
will be here
soon

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Sunset Petals

Cold and wet
the rain
awakens life
hidden
beneath the soil
and as green bits
burst forth
life
is renewed
with the buds
that turn
into flowers
in a shock
of color
that catches
the eye
and stirs memories
of summer sunsets

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Promises

Clouds kiss
the treetops
concealing
the mountains
behind
gossamer fluff
as they move
in a languid glide
to tease the land
with the promise
of more rain
soon
to come
and I’m eager
to see the green
restored
once more

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Secrets

Little wishes
left behind
for those
that need
a touch of
kindness
love
and care
they sit
and wait
to be picked up
turned inside-out
and the
message inside
exposed

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