Spraying glass cleaner
Wiping with a soft cloth
Mirror
Of
My
Mind
Spotless
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Dark clouds everywhere
Strong wind blows them away
Only 10 a.m.
Hot sun fills the stage
Perfect beach day
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Silky
First light
A snake
Lounging
On a stepping stone
Catching some rays
Squirrels
Practicing
Acrobatics
In the coconut trees
Birds
Stop
At the feeders
For a quick breakfast
Frustrated
Cat
Needs playmate
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On the steps of Krak Des Chevaliers
Walking with a cane
Hauling her oxygen tank
The old lady said
“Travel while you’re young”
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Many balls in air
Busy
Not going anywhere
Purchased
New sneakers
I go round and round the track.
Faster
Faster
Faster
Wind is blowing on my back.
What is it all for?
I cannot think straight.
Change needed
Before too late
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She is an enigma who moves effortlessly in the dark.
Far Away
From Curious eyes
Studied
The art of disguise
Always
In control
Of her mystery life
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I was hurt
To gain advantage
You came running to give me a bandage.
I turned around
You sneaked inside without making a sound.
Filling your pockets
With valuables found
Our eyes met and at that time
I was unaware of the crime.
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Saigon
Restaurant
Eating
Extra large bowl of pho
Looking
Out the front glass window
I see a lady
With a hand out
Holding her child
Staring at me
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Outdoor bar
Copacabana Beach
Rio de Janeirio
Two ladies
Sitting next to me
Discussing
My old torn flip flops
They say
“Very poor gringo
Not a good catch”
I interrupt and say
“I have come to Rio many times
I’m married
To a Carioca
Her advice
Is to dress down
So I do not get robbed
Always works”
One of the ladies then says
“Your wife is very smart
Dressed like a poor gringo
Also keeps Rio women away”
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Holes side of roof
Mama Opossum and babies
Live inside rent-free
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Bromeliad dies
Land replenished new pups grow
Hot wet days begin
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Garbage Piles up on the curb
Filthy
Filthy
Filthy
All that is heard
The beggar sleeps hidden in the alleyway
Feed people fear
So they obey
Crawling
Out of the sewer
Politicians
Offer promises
But only give manure
Internet
Tracks every move
All thoughts known
Carry a smartphone
Constantly watched
Never completely alone
Dumb down population into mediocrity
Take away paper currency
Pay electronically
Total control is the elite’s philosophy
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Surf carving away rocks
Sun resting for the day
Alone on the beach
Time to leave
Folding towel
Walking away
No more negative thoughts
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Retail store wasteland
Close layoff sell online
Change or rot on vine
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When will phone ring?
Feeding goldfish to keep busy
Rain falls no one calls
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My car broke down today
Received
A high interest
Payday loan
No catching the bus
The mechanic
Will get paid
I work
For a dollar more
Than minimum wage
Scared
Lose sleep
About becoming homeless
Only a couple lost paychecks away
Eat no name can or box dinners everyday
I’m told
To put money aside
For my old age
Not in prison
But
Trapped
In a cage
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Wife says
Men
Have too much pride
Husband says
Men’s pride
Saved women
During caveman times
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Strong wind heavy rain
Ocean waves erode past
Pain gone now have clear path
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Hot sand burns my feet
Eating cold watermelon
Watching seagulls fly
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Leaky shower
Drip drip drip please fix me
Old home always needs some love
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A picturesque night
Choppy sea who will help me?
Keep swimming forward
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Wet chilly morning
Crawling out of warm bed
Chickens need to be fed
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Shattered eye glasses
Nothing makes sense anymore
Ice thawing
Below my feet
Trying to keep alive heartbeat
You offer me a weathered map
We both know
It is a trap
Speak louder
I’m having trouble hearing
You say I should follow society’s rules
What for?
All I find is locked doors
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Step inside my boots
They are wet cold will feel loose
Now beg for some coins
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Chiseled out abscessed tooth
Tossed into rusty can
Lifetime of lost dreams
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You now have the fame
Nothing will slow down your train
Why so unhappy?
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May I offer you this extra-large heavy duty trash bag?
You toss away friends like old rags
No thank you needed
Everyone knows you are conceited
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Snip Snip
Snip Snip Snip
The barber
His shop
Located on a luxury avenue
Some wealthy patrons
Would discuss a stock or two
No ordinary conversation mind you
Just juicy
Trading knowledge
He was privy too
Blue Chips
Small Caps
Bull Markets
Bear Markets
Decades gone by
Never married
Diligently
Investing every extra cent
Watching his portfolio
Climb up to the sky
One day
The barber died
Accumulating a sizable estate
No family
No close friends
No one knew
No one to give the money too
Snip Snip
Snip Snip Snip
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Faceless nameless ghosts
Frantically stock shelves all night
Kowtow to machine
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Craps was the game he played
Once a month
Took a round trip flight
Lauderdale to Nassau
Carried his cash in an old bag
Stood most of the night
At the table
Sometimes won
Sometimes lost
His demeanor
Always stable
Just a way to unwind
The game
Cleared his mind
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Of course I’m employed
Work one full time two part time
Middle Class has died
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Sweet corn on the cob
Boiled
Topped with butter and salt
Ice cold lemonade
Sitting under ficus tree
Lazy day
In the shade
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Morning drizzle
Listening to Shakuhachi
Pruning bonsai trees
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Barefoot simple dress
The Brasileira plays guitar
On front porch swing
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Watching dry waterfall
No running water just rocks
Bird rests his mind
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Snowshoes beef jerky
Don’t need lower 48
Free will solitude
220
Starting motorbike
Morning ride along A1A
Sea air soothes me
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Winter cold snap
Honeybell oranges soon ripe
Gastronomic delight
Note to readers: Poem refers to Florida winter gardening. Just a bit of cold gives citrus a kick of extra sweetness.
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Tropical storm gone
Angry Atlantic Ocean
Snatching my surfboard
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