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A Frog for Cheryl
(Note: This is a reprint of a poem I published years ago in Licking River Review. Not sure why, but I’ve been thinking about my long-gone friend Cheryl, who died when we were ten. The poem also appears on jamesrichardstewart.com.”) … Continue reading
Posted in Consciousness, end-of-life, memory, Poem, Reprint, Slice of Death, Wildlife
Tagged animals, death, dreaming, life, loss, love
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Surface Tension
“I don’t mind the snow, it’s the ice, it has no surface tension.” “What do you mean? Of course it has surface tension, it’s ice. It’s hard. I’d say that it’s very tense.” “No. Surface tension is a property of … Continue reading
Posted in Conversation, Poem, Science, Slice of Life
Tagged friendship, humor, ice, nature, outdoors, poem, rain, snow
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Double Haiku–Tracks and Ties
Wind chill howls the cut; tracks and ties a frozen stretch; hands hide in warm down. Breathing plumes a fog seen by the falcon flying out of vapor’s reach. (tracks by Leora Wenger (leoraw.com); falcon from falconnippers.com)
Posted in Birds, Consciousness, Haiku, Poem, walking
Tagged animals, falcon, nature, outdoors, railroad tracks, weather
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Elk on Holiday
Dear Hop-Two-Legs, Did you see us downtown? That was a fun day. It was nerve-wracking for me, but the youngsters had a good time and the females kept them in line. The grass in the meadow by the Ridge Path … Continue reading
Posted in Consciousness, Coyote, family, Wildlife
Tagged animals, elk, fantasy, humor, magic, nature, Oregon coast, outdoors
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Haiku–Naked Head, Silly Laugh
The wind bares my head; silliness reigns when people chase down a loose hat. (left photo from rapgenius.com; right from dailymail.co.uk)
Haiku–Got Dreamed and Missed It
The dream was sexy. Remembering why is vague. Loveliness leads on.
Double Haiku–A Nail from the Heart
Swept away by brooms intent on dusting heart beats; memories let go. Guitars are only hammers on sublime old nails; questions seeking light. (from eorthe.tumblr.com by Vic de Vera)
To Grow and Be Safe
Well. You’re both down there now with pieces of my heart, shared like brie on a plate for the enjoyment of this family who loves unconditionally and proffers a home to grow in and be safe. We are emptier than … Continue reading
Posted in end-of-life, family, Morning, Oregon, Poem
Tagged animals, cats, death, elk, friendship, life, loss, love, nature, separation
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To That Which is Not I
You have to start somewhere. Depending on what you’re doing, it is best to start before the ending. I must admit, though, it is not mandatory. Stories can begin with the ending and end with the beginning. However, life as … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Consciousness, family, memory, parents, Poem
Tagged birth, imagination, life, magic, separation, speculation, writing
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Narble Furt Lives 