Daily Archives: January 14, 2016

Crocheting the World a Sweater of Silence

Posted on January 14, 2016 by whimsygizmo

… Under ebony blanket, we’ve found ……the only sound is the song of slanted bliss. ……Left is right, and rights the rhythm of our chests. ……Our own breath is stolen by sky’s black dress. Our lungs can get their fill, … Continue reading →

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Unbundled

Posted on January 14, 2016 by whimsygizmo

.. Take my heart, this ball of yarn …….(unarmed) and wrap it ’round your chest. …….I rest within this knitted quiet place, …….my case of lies unraveled, strewn to space. The needles don’t sting; I feel nothing. …….…….Unarmed, I rest … Continue reading →

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Day, Light

Posted on January 14, 2016 by whimsygizmo

    .. My recent poems, Persephone Puts on Pants and Paper Doll Moon, have inspired a fellow poet to write something truly beautiful. I’m so humbled and honored. Be sure to head over to read:  Retiring Day and leave her some love. … Continue reading →

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poem sprite

Posted on January 14, 2016 by whimsygizmo

.. she’s an imp -ossible combination of phrase and space, kerning herself around the moon, an i am -bic pen. a wren. a crow contemplating murder, a murmuring swallow, a hum -ming bird following its own bright tail. sand is … Continue reading →

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Postcard from Upstairs

Posted on January 14, 2016 by whimsygizmo

It’s colder now, and quiet. I know I said I couldn’t take it anymore but my toes miss yours and I found my earplugs. Come back to bed and all will be forgiven.   .. Written for Quickly’s Winter Doldrums.  … Continue reading →

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