Last weekend we had Dingle Family Christmas. Sure, it’s a little misleading in that not everyone who comes to Dingle Family Christmas is toting... Read More
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… on an early thanksgiving morning
House still quiet, morning’s light ShepHerds rise from sleeping spaces Looking ’round, this feels just right Fires glow from fiery places Lids rattle, knock,... Read More
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… on fall blooms
If called upon, I’ll bloom in fall Amongst the hips and leaves That have drifted, fallen all round In the chilled October breeze... Read More
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… on my heart’s place
My heart fits here Between fog and air Over quiet coves And on waters where The cormorants dive And the ospreys soar While the eagles... Read More
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… on a choice
‘What’s happening with the world, my dear’ The Rose asked as she shed a tear And wavered in the sea’s soft breeze Awaiting my attempt... Read More
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… on new lights (not so simple)
This light’s not mine This light is new The old one broke (By you know who). A ball kicked high A ball kicked low... Read More
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… on readying for a storm
Fires set In fire spaces Food just home From food stuff places Rumbling down The back staircases ShepHerds dream Of snowy chases My eyes... Read More
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… on an ungrateful fail
I tried to be ungrateful For a friendship that went south I tried to muster pissy-ness In my brain, if not my mouth And just... Read More
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… on death at christmas
Someone important to our family just entered hospice care. A wonderful woman, loving and strong. A woman who is loved, who will be missed.... Read More
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on fifty (?!)
Fifty? Eh…. Fifty shmifty It’s not as if-ty I’m so old I can’t be nifty Sure my joints Might be more stiff-ty My penmanship... Read More
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… on the last roses
Petals to Stars… From pinks, to creams And creams to browns As cool breezes prevail The roses souls Retreat inside And golden leaves set sail... Read More
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… on the last first day
It’s quiet. No quieter than it is when you went to practice yesterday Or out to the local rib joint with your friends last... Read More