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When Were We

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In her eyes
spin worlds
lost stars
sadder songs
played on
darkly spilled
still cascades
she blinks
after all
time when
more hearts
drop she falls
keeps falling
kept yet fell
only once
I’m sure

© Chagall 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

Haiku For An Incredulous Prayer

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From the heads of pins
Angel tears fall thimbles’ full
Mourning peace and love

© Chagall 2014

Re-Up

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Caught between two endings
I emerge into light
once more

© Chagall 2014

 

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Night lightning strikes twice
Twin souls birthed fragrant with dawn
Ache to breach the edge

© Chagall 2014

The Final Word

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Just this very moment
the world’s exhausted
its share of meaningful words

I am desperately trying
to salvage the remaining
few that trickle from the

© Chagall 2014

For Millie

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And in the end
she said you’re my favorite people

You kept things bright when lights were low
you were always there to let me know

Those hard times shared by all
are not so hard at all

O’ what a life!

I remember dancing with you all
a slow dance, a quick step

Strange I never heard
the music change

O’ what a life
isn’t it a crazy life

When everything you know
is still here when you go

© Chagall 2014