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RDP relic

She wore him well Enmeshed, that’s how she described their fit.As though she pulled him on like a glove,he fit her body.Comfortable, tight, familiar, like her skin. He wasn’t perhaps her first choice,most likely not her last.She’d grown complacent, comfortable.She’d let her guard down, become lazy.She wore him well. One day she peeled him away,like sunburned skin.He wanted his freedom,…

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RDP Older

On the hill She sits alone upon the hill, this independent cottage.Her doors thrown open to strangers stopping in.A warm and welcoming invitation to passers by.The kettle sits atop the stove, tea bags in the cupboard. Old Mrs. Randall passed away, they planted her out back.No one came to claim her home, it sits here all alone.Her memories grow faint now, her paints begun to peel.The elements…

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RDP Sunday Rise

You went home God took you home, he needed youto join his angel choir.Your voice will be heard throughout Heavencarried on the winds of Earth. Each time a flower peeks up from earth,leaves rustle in the breeze,I know it will be you.My heart will swell with joy.

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Fervor

I lay with you in a field of bluebellsWe made love beneath the sunA breeze blew across the fieldand dried the dew upon our skinWe each heard the music, saw therainbow overheadSuddenly the rains poured downto wash away our sinWhen the rain subsidedwe found our love again 

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Beating wings deliver goose feathered bodiesHonking horns herald their early morning arrivalSkiing across the lake, sending ripples far to disruptthe stillness of the glass-like water Their arrival much like yoursswooping in, blowing your own horn,disrupting lives before you take flight,disappearing againOnly a memory

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Their arrival much like yoursswooping in, blowing your own horn,disrupting lives before you take flight,disappearing againOnly a memory Beating wings deliver goose feathered bodiesHonking horns herald their early morning arrivalSkiing across the lake, sending ripples far to disruptthe stillness of the glass-like water

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RDP Wednesday - Musical

Rhapsody in the Rain Seventeen, I fell in love with youFront seat of your parents RivieraParked on a country roadRain pelting the roof of the carWipers screaming swoosh, swoosh, swoosh as they failed toKeep up with the waterfall running down the windshieldLightning flashes across the skyIlluminating your face, eyes closedYour lips pressed to mineI thought it was meant to beTeenage hormones…

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RDP Approach

Park Bench I noticed you walking slowly down the broken sidewalk,dog leash dragging behind you, dirty, empty.You struggling to push the laden shopping cartwith the blue Wal Mart handle.You waddle into the park, pick a seat on theempty cement bench. I cross the quiet street to the coffee shop.two coffees, cream and sugar in one,two strawberry scones to go.I return to the park, take the seat…

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RDP String

String of pearls

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RDP end of the road

Sometimes we say enoughjust turn and walk away.Leave it all behind,pack it in, call it a day. I rinsed my eyeballs today,washed with salty tears.Did you sense my loss,dripping all those fears?

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rust

Your lips fed his lustflames singed flesh.Rasping breathfueled the flames. Consumed by fire.Ashes remain,piled deep uponthe bed. Scorched emotions,corrosion, rust.Bodies spent,weak stolen heart,bursts from bust.

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RDP Dream catcher

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An ode to my aunt

You never gave up on me I would have left this worldin my teens,had it not been for you.You introduced me to God.I learned that He loved meregardless of my failings. You wrapped me in your love,a blanket I did not know.Unfamiliar, caring, we were just children.You taught me Gods love, church,baptism, shared your devotion. Only one year older, you mothered me.You were wise, wore an…

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RDP Saturday Quench

PiecesYou break off minute pieces of your heartpass them out like chocolates.Greedily I return for morearms outstretched, fingers grasping. You dole yourself out sparinglygreedy with my share.My sweet tooth longs for morewhy must you leave me craving.

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RDP Optimist

Maybe in another life Although we tried to reconnect the path was rather quirky We made a few good starts, life became too murky You had your goals, I had my dreams, realities diverged We chose paths that ran parallel, would never intersect I required attention, a great deal of maintenance Like an auto, single owner, pampered and well tuned Your body was a taxi cab, fares that came and…

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RDPPuddle

Muddy waters Exhausted at wading through these mud puddles.Can’t do another lap against polluted streams.I release your hand, you reach for me,fingers grasping, I flinch. Deep breath fills my lungs, leg extended, I leap.Feet settle on firm ground, me steady, gasping.I look back to watch you wade through murky water.Confused look on your face, why don’t you understand. Hot tears stream down…

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Coats

Friends wear many different color coatsOrange of passion, green alliance, gold forever friends.Blue denotes laughter, red close although worrisome.Silver coats strength like metal, strong unswaying. I hope I wear a coat of many colors, stand out in your crowd.Low ebbing tides of insecurity I need you to lift me up not swatat me as an irksome fly.I will lift you up through low ebbs, offer prayers…