It

Shiny metal, flawless finish, is moved along its production line, mirroring the faces of  men and women pleased with progress and a pay cheque to provide for their children. ————- Packed in safety, protection paramount as It is  ported away to prove Its worth, passing men and women overalled and busy in the cavernous warehouses.… Continue reading It

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Extinction

Tis the jolly, holly season when the leaves fall brown and children’s conker filled hands hide in their pockets, while many watch the decaying colours brighten the landscape. ————— While stacked stocks of stifling carbons wait their turn to saturate the air and of  smooth the seasons out- ———————— Til,    no frost and mist,… Continue reading Extinction

Oranges

Divided and split like rotting oranges, devoured by evil agendas taking away our choices, drawing savage lines, destroying freedoms, and imperilling peace. Denying community, using rivalry and rifts to build their stores, stacking shelves with our  hope and stealing our  safety and certainty so, then the future is filled with fears. ———————- Shall we sleepwalk … Continue reading Oranges

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Trust

She lies in my arms, I trace the curve of her soft skin. Her long lashes sweep her cheek and she gives herself up to sleep, up to me; a gift of trust. My own eyes dimmed with the press of passing years and creased skin with laughter lines and low lids trembling with tears,… Continue reading Trust

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