Archive for September, 2014


Missive To Master

Son,

I’d step
in front of trains
or off high cliffs

under the blade
and onto mines

to it
softly
lively
out

essentially
die in your stead

Love Mom

September Long

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As a samba goes
so does the summer’s
last dance in sand
while surf rolls
muted offshore
in whispers
she hushes you
to quiet small steps
fragrant embraces
and softer kisses
still she waves
a silhouette
in starlight

© Chagall 2014

Hush

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My dad’s been dead
for many years

yet clearly
it’s his voice

coming out
therein

the static
from the speakers

© Chagall 2014

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I sleepwalk all day
and lie all night

Call me
somnambulist fabulist

© Chagall 2014