Month: March 2019

Grumpy Snore

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Rhythmically, He growls like a bear, Snarls like a gorilla. Then groans like a logging truck, and rumbles like a grown walrus. He grunts and whistles, Puffs, jerks, and snorts. I stare at the clock, And sigh, Wishing the ruckus and the Passing of time would ease up. He awakens himself with a start. And …

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Rear View

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I’m sitting in the car. It’s freezing outside. I’m on a hilltop, parked outside a gate. I’ve backed up to the gate because mama always said, “Always think of the getting out, before you think of the getting in.” My son is feeding a friend’s animals. I am waiting for him. It’s been ten minutes. …

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