Category Archives: Health

Blanket Yoga

It felt so fine I didn’t mind at allthe effort spent to nurture knee and spine,which took to twinging after that near-fall.It felt so fine. I lavished 40 minutes to entwinemy arms in hug and let my sinews sprawl.My breathing … Continue reading

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A Sinister Report

The left knee says it needs a rest at least,complaining constantly the last 3 days.It’s often tentative, but pain’s increasedof late – if fortunate, it’s just a phaseto be repaired by time and lazy ways.The middle toe I stubbed is … Continue reading

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Skidding

I skidded on the wood outside my doorthat forms a boardwalk to the entry gate.Each winter, rain makes stepping there unsure –plant-slick and weathered. I offset my weightavoiding falling, swerving twice. My fateis to now to wait for what that … Continue reading

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Kind Minds (A Rondine)

If we were kind, it’s seldom we would yell.We’d demonstrate the gentle in the mind,respecting how our lives have intertwined,refraining from a tendency to telleach other how to better. We’d compelbehavior matching what we wish to find.If we were kind. … Continue reading

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Selling the Goods

The kids will eat the vegetables I cut,and fruits that I arrange in patterns neat,mandalas where there’s care how things abut.The kids will eat. I mimic chalked-in pictures from the street,selecting foods to satisfy the gutand sight, as well as … Continue reading

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Gentle

I chose the practice titled “Slow Your Roll.”It begged just 16 minutes from my clock,and slowly then I reassumed controlof seconds, as I stretched in taking stockof ligament and tendon, palm and sole,my skeleton relearning to unlock.That carpet time promoted … Continue reading

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How to Have a Cold

For decades every cold progressed the same –Day 1 dry throat, and then a load of snot,resulting in a lasting cough, with name bronchitis (wracking, shuddering I gotand even hurt my torso once or twice),but I was younger then and … Continue reading

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New Old Normal

I ventured out and walked, and I got wet.The rain was torrenting but still I went.I knew where I was going I would get dried off, and I had extra clothes. Intenton buying snacks and boarding bus and train,I let … Continue reading

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Bucket Cup

I got reminded viewing my own verse.I read some lines I drafted just last week,and triggered memory that could be worse,regarding images I’ve set to seek.I’m nothing medical, yet I can nursetoday intention that is not uniquefor me but cherished. … Continue reading

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Obscure Clarity

Some minor inconveniences this weekhave over-occupied a tired soul.Computer glitch, discovered drainpipe leak,and need to make two calls to put controlwhere fit, have seemed to charge a hefty toll,and left the bearer feeling quite upset.Today’s assignment’s to review the role,unplug … Continue reading

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