Monthly Archives: February 2016

Who is the Winner?

Posted on February 24, 2016 by

Nevada voted. The predicted victor won. Mother Earth rumbles.

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The People Ask

Posted on February 23, 2016 by

Discontent bubbles up from country clubs community centers corner bars. The people are rebelling. What happened to character? They ask. Honesty? Straight talk? Common decency? They’re tired of trash-talking slander false accusations. They seek a sincere dedicated wise experienced leader. … Continue reading →

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Mirage

Posted on February 16, 2016 by

(A haibun inspired by the quote: “At every moment of our lives, we all have one foot in a fairy tale and the other in the abyss.” Paulo Coelho.)   A sea of sand as far as I can see. … Continue reading →

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Throwing Spiteballs

Posted on February 14, 2016 by

Grown men stand on stage Hollering, pointing fingers Earth quakes, man trembles.

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Primaries

Posted on February 8, 2016 by

Candidates orate Promises proliferate Hot air obfuscates.

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False Signals

Posted on February 1, 2016 by

Like late winter’s warmth Fleshed-out buds simulate spring. Snow lurks inside clouds.  

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