Daily Archives: April 22, 2017

the fall of wise dragons

Posted on April 22, 2017 by whimsygizmo

.. rattle and clatter were dragons, two who knew the ways of the world, the kiss of clouds, the slant of sky. one day they decided, just for novelty, to make use of talon, and sinew of thigh, and walk … Continue reading →

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Seedling the Sky

Posted on April 22, 2017 by whimsygizmo

.. The stars will show you the way to press them deep, steep them in their own salt. The Three Sisters need a bit of extra water, a smidge of added laughter; then watch them giggle, grow. This plot of … Continue reading →

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Fumbling Fable

Posted on April 22, 2017 by whimsygizmo

.. The tortoise says go slow and steady. Fox says use your head, your wit. Ant says hard work is the deal, Hare says just get on with it. Lion says, befriend a mouse. Wolf says don a sheep. Goose … Continue reading →

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counting sheep

Posted on April 22, 2017 by whimsygizmo

.. i drift off, fill a pitcher with small moons in hopes of quenching thirst; thrust my beak forward to sour grape, to thorn. wake only to find you were the wolf ……….. i cried for.   .. a fable (of … Continue reading →

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Shopping in the DepARTment

Posted on April 22, 2017 by whimsygizmo

Mi Young Lee .. There’s a little blue heart that speaks to me, a chalkdust squiggle, a mustard smudge. For all the things that are yet to come, I’ll choose that giant colon : or that little green apostrophe, for … Continue reading →

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