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The Jolly Zeugma

An homage to childlike imagination and determination, and the certainty we had as kids that we could solve any problem, given paper, paste, popsicles, and other “found objects.” With that, I give you The Jolly Zeugma – a Z word – and wish you a Happy National Poetry Month for the last time – till 2024!

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Yes

A heartfelt “yes” is a wonderful thing, but it’s not always freely given.

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Xanthippe

Well behaved women seldom make history, but are often damned by it.

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The Jolly Zeugma

The Jolly Zeugma

Apr 30, 2023 |

An homage to childlike imagination and determination, and the certainty we had as kids that we could solve any problem, given paper, paste, popsicles, and other “found objects.” With that, I give you The Jolly Zeugma – a Z word – and wish you a Happy National Poetry Month for the last time – till 2024!

Yes

Yes

Apr 29, 2023 |

A heartfelt “yes” is a wonderful thing, but it’s not always freely given.

Rise

Rise

Apr 20, 2023 |

I remember singing “Row, row, row your boat” at the nursing home where my great-grandmother lived, thinking the lyrics “Life is but a dream” were “Life goes down the drain.” It was terrifying. I’ve never looked at old age – OR drains – the same way since.

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Midjourney

Midjourney

Apr 14, 2023 |

Don’t blame the AI if it’s got a personality disorder. It’s been watching US.

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Knead

Knead

Apr 12, 2023 |

Wartime poets. Bowls of Bread and Bombs. We could all do without this kind of inspiration.

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Joy

Joy

Apr 11, 2023 |

Today’s featured image is a collaboration with Midjourney. I fed it the entirety of today’s poem; it gave me this marvelous image of childhood joy! Sometimes, AI isn’t so bad.

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