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Canyonlands

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Monica

Subdued Blue Subdued blue sky ponders a change from winter to new spring Ode to Edward Abbey (5) Spirit hovers over lonely canyons in dearly beloved country

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René Who?

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Monica

DESCARTES’ DOG

Pity the dog
of René Descartes.
Spoke no French
and thus had no heart.
No thoughts, feelings
or wants had he,
mechanistic brain in poor body.

DESCARTES

Descartes
was the world’s
least observant
dog owner.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_rights#1641:_Descartes
http://science.jrank.org/pages/7246/Vivisection-An-ancient-history.html

 

 

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Alligator Skin Glow

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Monica

Alligator Skin Glow Alligator skin spine of the earth mountain fastness covered in white bathed in blue-rose glow irregular teeth vie with valleys winding rivers of unknown flow relief fades into evening heights blend into depths blue horizon disappears over … Continue reading →

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Inner Sight

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Monica

Inner Sight Darkest blue lace color of the night sky purple clouds parted by a hint of moon rising fill the void behind the eyes weighted warmth of acupuncture visions delights inner sight for Alison

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Rhapsody in WordPress

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Monica

Rhapsody in WordPress If we were to meet I might not know your faces but I would recognize your hearts a belated valentine

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Savvy Cat

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Monica

Oliver After Dark Savvy cat strolls outdoors meeting and greeting the dogless walker black fur polishes boots purrs contentment Be savvy, cat! Coyote four-pack loped this way last night my first cat poem

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Moon Rising

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Monica

MOON PULL Rising moon pulls me calls me outside to walk under brilliant clouds in the quiet evening lit by lunar radiance, no longer by your presence. Moon sculpture by Julie Maren    

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Yellowstone in Winter 2010

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Monica

BELOVED FRIEND Wild and unknowable balm to the spirit always surprising always the same place of beauty and peace beloved friend, Yellowstone. Be back soon.  

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Member of the Family

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Monica

Member of the Family Call me mother, call me father, call me source of life and strength call me sister, call me brother call me only home and hearth call me garden of paradise call me member of the family … Continue reading →

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Justice is Blind … or … Three Blind Judges

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Monica

Justice is Blind (Sung to the tune of… well, you know) Three blind judges three blind judges see how they run see how they run they ran away from discussions of state refused a constitutional mandate* failed to honor a … Continue reading →

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