A Work in Progress

“Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.” – An old Irish proverb (I think!)

Grinder

Posted by julie on November 12, 2009

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simple tools transform

a hardened case to something

the master can use

-o.o-

(The sign says “Try pounding a few of these mesquite beans”)

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Grass Hut

Posted by julie on November 11, 2009

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ventilated walls

sighing in a summer’s breeze

singing in the rain

-o.o-

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Shaman

Posted by julie on November 10, 2009

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spooky ol docta

moans and groans and rolls his bones

looking for answers

-o.o-

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Mismanaged Growth

Posted by julie on November 9, 2009

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elephantine whorls

of cellular mutiny

absorbing pattern

-o.o-

I find this fascinating but also disturbing. The rest of the plant is normal, a standard saguaro with a couple of arm-like branches sticking out and elbowing up. Clearly, this part is all wrong, but at the same time the lines and curves draw one to stare, seeking meaning in disorder.

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Motion Pause

Posted by julie on November 7, 2009

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moment containing

many moments becomes a

trace of mystery

-o.o-

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Ragged Warrior

Posted by julie on November 6, 2009

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grizzled survivor

does just fine with half a wing

powered by the grace

-o.o-

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In Memoriam

Posted by julie on November 5, 2009

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horizontal’s dark

gives way as the veil is passed

further up and in

-o.o-

I learned yesterday that a friend I’ve known online has passed away. Better wordsmiths than I have spoken here and here. Rest in Slack, Ximeze. We’ll meet someday, beyond the veil.

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Refractors

Posted by julie on November 4, 2009

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errant rays revealed

in the softened backlit glow

light completes the bloom

-o.o-

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Sunshower

Posted by julie on November 3, 2009

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liquid lightfall soothes

dryasdust traveler’s sight

glimpse of lila’s play

-o.o-

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Duet

Posted by julie on November 2, 2009

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multi-winged tango

pauses, for space between notes

timeless dance on air

-o.o-

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