Daily Archives: July 29, 2012

the birthday game

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

six years ago you were cut from me stubborn and backwards your feet the first thing out and kicking with the shock of it you are still sometimes upside down and unpredictable coloring outside lines and drawing new ones mixing color … Continue reading →

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those that drowned say later

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

those that drowned say later the drop from wading to water overhead is sudden & not expected feet seeking bottom climb a ladder without rungs they gasp at the shock of it & then sleep there is no pain only … Continue reading →

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the right depth of water

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

the movement married to this water is reflective and gentle ripples laughing peace soft currents that tease bare feet to wade & persuade sun to dance

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cicada warnings

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

cicada warnings in continual sharp songs July is ending

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