Tag Archives: life

Little One (for Reese)

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Jim Stewart

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 →

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Warm and Round

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Jim Stewart

The night is still and round. An ocean rises from city traffic as my skin rejoices the fan whirling from the ceiling. I sit where the dog sleeps when he’s here. I can almost hear his stir and stretch as … Continue reading →

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Haiku–Rain’s Kiss

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Wet snap rolling through; my hat loosens but stays on. The rain kisses me. (top: katu.com; happy feet: blogs.reed.edu)

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Ballpoint Chisel (for Sharon Olds)

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Long ago I shook your hand and told you how much I love your work. I wanted to tell you what little I know about women has come from my wife and your carefully erected words. I wanted to tell … Continue reading →

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Haiku–Community

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Jim Stewart

I lean, very still. A young Junco, unaware, hops across my foot. Community is all of us, hearts in concert, living together. (dark-eyed junco: pacificnorthwestbirds.com; junco feeding cowbird: coastodian.org)

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Haiku–Facing Dichotomy

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Arise with the sun; Gasoline gets me to work. Today is Earth Day.

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Haiku–Einstein’s Moderation

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Jim Stewart

A little knowledge is just as dangerous as too much knowledge. (top: playbuzz.com; bottom moco-choco.com) 

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Haiku–The Full Robin

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Impossibly fat, Robin waves her tail at me. Full of eggs, methinks. (robin: wallpaperest.com; eggs: flickr.com)

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Time Piece

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Old clocks get tired. Nothing seems random. There is no rest while the spring grips taut intent, or the electrons keep moving across potential in constant current, or the sun casts a shadow on a face as old as humanity. … Continue reading →

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Haiku–Bright Tracks

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Walking tracks, bright sun, cold bites around the edges: a day with promise.

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