Tag: Speakeasy

Silent Sins

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

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“Don’t blame the sinner.” Her words still simmer ‘neath the surface of my soul As if by nodding so her sin would be undone, Could be blotted out with brushes broad and white. She bears no shame, her hedon’s halo glows, As if the… Continue Reading “Silent Sins”

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Just Yesterday (Speakeasy #147)

Posted on February 4, 2014 by

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  “There was a time when things were different.” Many things were different, Everything was different. Was it a dream or was it Just yesterday? Just yesterday, The weathered, well-pruned arborvitae lay prone ‘neath the blizzardly burden of winter’s shawl, Only (soon) to spring… Continue Reading “Just Yesterday (Speakeasy #147)”

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Fade to Black (Speakeasy #146)

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

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While days and nights of eons fade to black, The same, sad swallow-song pervades my soul “I sat there and waited, but he never came back.” Sitcoms’ sputter; and laugh tracks’ bellow-brash, Can’t smother smooth the sulfur stench of coal, While days and nights… Continue Reading “Fade to Black (Speakeasy #146)”

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Mask of Silence (Speakeasy #145)

Posted on January 19, 2014 by

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“I have spent years chasing the tail of my darkness.” I stay to know the man who I may, someday, be, As if by writing in his book, I pen my destiny. I have spent years standing by his side (or just behind), But… Continue Reading “Mask of Silence (Speakeasy #145)”

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