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Author Archives: Jim Stewart
When the Dream Begins
When the dream begins you are not quite there; you love her rumpled face with the thousand-yard stare, and the dream begins. When the dream begins you focus on the now, you see the path ahead, but you don’t quite see the … Continue reading
Posted in birth, Dream, end-of-life, Gratitude, Humans, Life, Uncategorized
Tagged dreaming, life, magic, nature, poem
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BLOGGERS UNITE FOR PEACE!
Originally posted on ENLIGHTENMENT ANGELS:
BLOGGERS UNITE FOR PEACE! “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~…
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Intensities
Microscopic armies clash, silent until I cough. The universe seeks the life of my form, my protoplasm, my individual identity. The universe will always win the final war, but these small battles are mine, gaining humility and wisdom to give … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Uncategorized, Universe, War
Tagged humanity, life, nature, poem, poem art humility universe life intensities, poetry, writing
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Review of Craig Ryan’s “Sonic Wind”
Sonic Wind: The Story of John Paul Stapp and How a Renegade Doctor Became the Fastest Man on Earth by Craig Ryan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Craig Ryan has woven the true story of an American hero through … Continue reading
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Crucified Monks
Shrouded umbrellas, like crucified monks, stoic, regarding warm surf breaking against steep sand. Beyond the waves, pulsing party boats sell revelry and forgetfulness to young people focused on pelvic beats and right now. The monks do not shrug. They await … Continue reading
Haiku–Now
I don’t care what time it is. I don’t care what day it is. I am here. (www.ripples.ca)
advice on being a writer from William Saroyan
Originally posted on Leonard Durso:
The most solid advice, though, for a writer is this, I think: Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep, really to sleep. Try as much…
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Little One (for Reese)
Little one, you are what precious means, your brand new feet are your favorite toys. Your gurgle girl smile melts my heart. I want to watch you grow into a lovely young woman, to feel the grace of it as … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Joy, rite-of-passage, Slice of Life, Time, Wisdom
Tagged friendship, gratitude, life, magic
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Haiku–Dogspeak
Articulate whines: the dog tries telepathy. I’m learning to speak. (left: Toulouse hiding; right: hat boy)
Haiku–Great Day Beginning
Dog butt precedes me, dappled sunlight up the path into this morning. (wetcanvas.com)
Narble Furt Lives 