The Bag Lady

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a cooling refuge

ducklings ensue formation

by wise mothering

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Photo: national Audubon society

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She murmured “come in, take a seat”

My chin on the tile, my mood deplete

She asked “need a drink?” I could hardly resist

My body reclined under the elm branch twist

I needed her company, more than that even,

Feelings of sympathy in her ebony eyes seen

Friendship, and a word or two

Lightened my dark mournful mood.

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I do not understand the reasons behind government officials who should, by previous convictions to represent their constituents, act in their people’s best interests, who now are determined to thwart attempts to lessen deaths caused by the pandemic and not act to diminish numbers of the sick. Is this a self important ego related control, or maniacal result of a certain political party?

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You see before you a pleasant three story apartment building–very charming with decorative flower boxes and interesting front doors, but is it a wanted ideal? Who do you know, living behind this setting in the downtown neighborhood? Friend or foe? You must make a decision, because unwittingly you have entered the twilight zone…

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Kitchen chores take note

A golden glow comes calling

Room engulfed in light

Timeout when cloths start to sway

Unexpected dance occurs

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Yesterday I had more than a wee bit of fun with my youngest grandson who is leaving for college in less than two weeks. We had not gotten together here for almost two years. I asked him to come and help me do some lifting, sorting, etc that I’ve needed to do for a long time. I feel very accomplished that these jobs are done. After working we enjoyed games of cards and a movie. It was great fun and I will miss him again when he goes to Laramie to the university. Lots of laughs and a wee bit of serious conversation was much fun.

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One of my favorite types of music:

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Continual spinning in its orbit

Never stopping to take a breath

The world goes on with ever increasing speed

While empathy is steadily falling by the wayside

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Tom didn’t have to prove anything, at least no one thought so except him. Winning the marathon by acting to shove his last opponent to the side was unacceptable. Tom could easily have won by just finishing. As Tom broke the line tape, surging forward, the second in line managed to sustain the pace close behind him. He did survive the last few feet to win, until Tom shoved him. Both men had the love of winning, but Tom’s face turned scarlet as his opponent was cheered and Tom was booed.

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Joe was confused until a wise elder gave advice.

“Which way do you choose, is it even up to you? Are you following facts, proven results, or a fantasy you only wish to believe? Your mind is a blur of unrequested advice from friends, parents, siblings, and teachers. Stop trying to please everyone and take time to think calmly about what you want. You just graduated, you are young, there is time.”

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