Category Archives: Personality

Heed

A broken clock’s correct two times a day.So though a friend said you give good advice,on every topic you’ve too much to say(and anyway, that friend is imprecise).A thousand words may hit on wisdom twice,but that’s no cause or reason … Continue reading

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Self-Knowledge

A better editor is hard to find.That’s how she knows her poetry is good.And as she grew to understand her mind,she learned to disregard external should.Attempting to comply with rules designedto modulate was boring – sisterhoodpolicing put her off and … Continue reading

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Odd Couple

They always were too different to be friends,at first and as they chose their separate ways.Yet mostly they agreed or made amends,repairing several schisms. Their forayskept intersecting, for they shared some ends,until diverging in these latter days.For one’s increased their … Continue reading

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Restraint

Conversing with a friend the other day,my middle finger only rose three times.She didn’t see it (phone call), but the wayshe spoke, indignant and unfairly harsh,as if she were expert, as if her sayshould be regarded as the only wordon … Continue reading

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Pit Stop

I travel nervously. I’m best alone,and any quiet helps me get along.I leave with time to spare – I check my phonetoo often and I stress I’ve scheduled wrong.So I appreciate the hidden zonebetween two terminals, away from throng,where there’s … Continue reading

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Always You

You showed that grumpy passion as a child,and even now you’re pushing 46your attitudes are anything but mild,and I no longer hunger for a fix.You’ve always been yourself – uniquely styled:impatient and decisive and a mixof hot and cold, of … Continue reading

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Pet Peeve

I wish she didn’t irritate me so.I’m sure I’d miss her rage if she were dead.She’s quick to take up verbal arms, to throwher hands into the air, declare insteadof listening we really ought to knowshe’s walked that road herself, … Continue reading

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A Little Snit

I’m selfishly worried today –I know I should feel empathyfor elder distress and dismayand stresses on young familybut I want to go my own wayignoring each unspoken plea –just wrapping my arms around me. (I had to blurt that out … Continue reading

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Umbrella

I bought a new umbrella yesterday.I left the old one in a restaurant.(The rain had stopped – I took it anyway –I walk, and tote whatever I may want.)Selecting portable, and cabernetin hue, although my style’s nonchalant,I wondered why so … Continue reading

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Above Stores and Behind Stars

I’ve walked this neighborhood so many years,I’ve memorized the look of every place.I gaze instead sometimes at what appearsabove each independent retail space.I note what must be offices or flats.Apartments and compartments tantalizeimagination – urban habitatsand crooked shades revealing stored … Continue reading

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