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Beehive
Lately out in public I have become an observer. / A spy, the "fly on the wall", invisible and ghost like. / Smoky wisp.
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The Mermaids Snare
it's not where or what you would expect. / no giant clam shell filled with coins and gems. / no water, or fish or darkness of depth.
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Paper or Plastic?
Yesterday, driving down the road, listening to the radio. / The news, a mistake for sure. There is never anything up lifting. Another chance for depression. / But there was the bright winter sun, a blue ocean, and moving traffic.
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San Clemente
i like the sleepy towns by the sea. / there is an acceptance of life, / that rolls in with the clouds,
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The Rescue
What happened to us? / Where did we lose our way? / Is it my fault? Or yours?
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Sort of a prayer...
Goodnight stars in the sky. The moonlight is washing the waves in the ocean with soft light. / Be gentle, be kind, be love. / Sleep...sleep tight.
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Lies Told To Us
There are so many... / the lies told to us... / as children.
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Limbo
it bothers me that I can't read a book, / my mind won't let me go there. / love it's cover,
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All Is Calm, All Is Bright
Today I said goodbye to you, as you were running away. / A result of many betrayals, lies, and secrets you keep. / I couldn't let you shove and push me, and swear.
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Edge of November
My coffee is cold from sitting, as I stare. / A windowless night, streaks of white and red tail lights. / The cars drive by.
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