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remember

remember do you know what I remember bestshe asks me with her famous smileI feel it radiating through the phonewith her words that so beguile it is hard for me to say I laughI have so many manly charmsbut I … Continue reading

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fragment of love

Click here to hear the poet read his words: fragment of love I still recall the first night in an airport long ago you brushed my cheek you promised that I’d always have a fragment of your love the river … Continue reading

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The Kingfisher – Haibun Thinking

AnElephantCant forget his USA trip He loved to walk by the mighty Columbia River Quite often entranced Then quite by chance He finds a memory that stays with him forever AnElephant once again launches his one pachyderm assault on this … Continue reading

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Beauty by the Beast

AnElephantCant possibly define beauty He is not sure if anyone can What makes your heart sing Depends on so many things Whether you’re AnElephant a woman or a man There are those who perceive beauty everywhere Every goose every wave … Continue reading

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Caledonia Dreaming on Such a Winter’s Day

AnElephantCant stay any longer For the past 12 weeks he aimlessly roams Up and down the West Coast Delighting his hosts But the time comes when he must return home He has enough memories to last several lifetimes Enough friends … Continue reading

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