riddle

Tuesday, August 10th, 2004

A river red, A river white, Side by side flow through the night. One flows East, One flows West; Nor ever meet, Nor ever rest.

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romance

Wednesday, July 28th, 2004

I do not write for you, my friend, Not anymore. Used to send one poem off chasing another Every other week. Like paper boats they floated, My words crowding their decks, bravely waving To devoted wishers-well. Wrote good thoughts, too. I cached those away like stamps or butterflies Or quaint pewter buttons from Colonial times. Then we used to chat Of ...

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i and you

Sunday, July 25th, 2004

I am human; I, Stepping quickly into the best possible light, Juggle my sins to my offhand before I shake yours. I, Gathering my favorite judges around us, Smile humbly as they wind me up. I, Bidding them be silent with ears like desert gulches awash in flattery, Cast down my eyes as my shoulders rise. I, With a maid’s blush ...

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