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When the promises are all forgotten

leaving symbolic imprints, causing sadness with an unknown source.

When the last hope of a child has limped off to die in the woods by itself. And if there are no woods by that point, then let it be the desert.

For we will always have the desert. We cannot rid ourselves of that even if we wished to.

When the sky finally falls, and folks stop running in circles, facing their soiled and tattered laces.

When the wells have run dry, and I, the narrator, am drawing my last breath,

I will still love you.

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~ Harms and Letters ~

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“… Yes but that’s not what this is.” “What is it then?” “This is a bunch of grown men gathering together to act like children, drink heavily, likely destroy things, and most likely brush abuse, in some or several forms, under the carpet and out the back door. This is a world of backstabbing, weightlifting, broken virtue, and MMA. This is a continuation or extension of everything bad about the military. This is a realm separate from true brotherhood. A land apart from character. A collocation of Langston’s dream deferred. This is nonsense on stilts. This is what the end will look like. Heaven for the absolutely clueless and hostile; Hell for the thoughtful souls trying to keep heart in a torn and fallen world. A world that is desperately trying to smile through rotten teeth.”

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Everyone in attendance,

whether listening closely from the folding chairs, or those who touched stage tonight, everyone was elevated. We grew. We hung on individual lines in our mind’s eye. We laughed. We snapped. We clapped. We cheered. We revered the power of the spoken word. Thank you again to @hollandreno for attracting and holding such an epic event! Thank you to @seemedisco and @amethystrock28 both from @spoken_views_reno who hosted! Thank you to @koffi.stains for warming up the audience with a brilliant set! Thank you again to all four of the showcase performers for coming through the #biggestlittlecity and letting us love on you for an evening. Everyone was elevated.

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As I reflect upon #nationalpoetrymonth, I find myself revisiting some personal favorites that have stood the test of time. I can’t help but love #themanintheglass by #dalewinbrow a little more every time I read it. What are some of your favorites?

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~ Ritual ~

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Sitting in the waiting room;

expectant, hopeful, and joyous.

Sipping conversation and tasting legacy.

Children will be born today.

Some of the sick and elderly will pass on.

Today, however, is a matter of ritual.

Tomorrow, as it’s stands, may just be the end of the road.

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A decent amount of water, a small vessel of coffee, some inspirational text, my latest journal, and something to write with. I’d be content to start every single one of my remaining days with these same sweet simplicities that never go out of style. Thank you for inspiration. Thank you for quiet time in the morning. Thank you for sacred scripture. Thank you for poetry.

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