Tag: resilience

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water flow

mediocre medicinea plagueinfantilit’s not what it seemsis what you always told me watching you leadis what led meto confusion bottles rattledwindows strayedcats stayeda mechanism that encounteredtrue betrayala pathetic closure palms sway and my wishes weighremembering my strengthwas only the beginning skin was tightboilersmy appearance changedunder your demand sometimes i thought; for the better of meand i won’t deny iti’m better now as shade shines … Read More water flow

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but i don’t want anybody but you.i don’t want anyone else. and in this moment i realizethat’s exactly what i want—what i’m yearning for—summed up in two sentences by ernest hemingway. and i know that pending call between usmight become a silent dare,like the last time i tried circling backto someone who couldn’t decide on me.while i hoped beneath white sheets, tired,his choices became … Read More

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somewhat present

my flight was delayed. shared flight-mishap stories with the driver on the way to the airport. showed up on time for original take-off. walked to my gate; acknowledged it – walked the opposite direction and found a spot i liked to sit at. (i’ll do that – go out of my way for something i like versus whatever is convenient.) was at the gate … Read More somewhat present

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patina

One foot in front of the other, like models in a high-paced fashion show. Two things on my mind: bills and a vintage lamp. What runs through their minds during the show? Fashion shows, with their meticulous attention to detail and seamless blending of past and present trends, often mirror the aesthetics we choose for our own spaces. Every piece is an essential part … Read More patina