tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75954610606416920082024-02-06T23:01:39.555-06:00The Plain HouseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-77945839010820197732014-01-30T23:13:00.000-06:002014-01-30T23:13:56.329-06:00The Plain House is moving and will become Black Tea Cup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My friends,<br />
<br />
For nearly a year now you have come over to my house, The Plain House, to share in my thoughts and poetry, as well as the thoughts and poetry of other very talented writers. I am exceedingly grateful for all of your comments and positive well-wishes--your response has been overwhelming. However, I believe that all good things must come to an end at some point in time, and for The Plain House, that time is near. But the good news is that I have already started a new website that will pick up right where The Plain House left off. That new website is called <a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/" target="_blank">Black Tea Cup</a>, and can be found here: <a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/" target="_blank">http://www.blackteacup.com/</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/" target="_blank">Black Tea Cup</a> will continue the poetic tradition of The Plain House under the "<a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/category/heart/" target="_blank">Black Tea for the Heart</a>" heading--you will still be able to find the same unique collection of poetry you are used to finding here on The Plain House. Black Tea Cup will also have a series of writings on thoughtful subjects under the "<a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/category/mind/" target="_blank">Black Tea for the Mind</a>" heading. You can also get original recipes under the "<a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/category/body/" target="_blank">Black Tea for the Body</a>" heading, and a series of unique, public domain pictures are available under the "<a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/category/soul/" target="_blank">Black Tea for the Soul</a>" heading.<br />
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So please, don't be sad. Now that you've spent some time with me at The Plain House, won't you stay for a <a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/" target="_blank">cup of black tea</a>?<br />
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Please update your bookmarks and visit me at <a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/" target="_blank">Black Tea Cup</a>. If you like what you see on <a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/" target="_blank">Black Tea Cup</a>, please consider subscribing.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
<br />
Scott Granberg-Rademacker<br />
Founder of The Plain House and <a href="http://www.blackteacup.com/" target="_blank">Black Tea Cup</a><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-27093250311703457002014-01-08T06:29:00.000-06:002014-01-08T07:02:44.943-06:00A ribbon in your hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I tied a ribbon</div>
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in your hair,</div>
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you asked me</div>
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to pull it tight.</div>
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A lock of curls</div>
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did not dare,</div>
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outshine it</div>
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in golden light.</div>
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The simple thread</div>
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will not fall,</div>
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because its</div>
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fastened with might.</div>
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Oh simple bandeau</div>
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hang on well,</div>
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for you hold</div>
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my heart's delight.</div>
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-Scott<br>
<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-33957427769532720202014-01-04T09:47:00.000-06:002014-01-04T09:47:04.520-06:00The forest in January<div style="text-align: center;">
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The trees lay bare</div>
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under the white blanket.</div>
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Naked and lonesome</div>
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in the chilly frost.</div>
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Unexpected</div>
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they were when I arrived here.</div>
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No other footsteps</div>
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sought their company.</div>
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<br /></div>
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-62699733311000658072013-12-30T08:56:00.000-06:002013-12-30T12:42:49.431-06:00The druid sleeps<div style="text-align: center;">
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Reborn in the spring</div>
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with the first thaw.</div>
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Renewed in spirit</div>
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winter withdraw.</div>
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But for now we wait</div>
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with candle lit.</div>
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Under the blankets</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"> of woven knit.</div>
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Sleeping under snow</div>
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roots running deep.</div>
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The druid's heart rests</div>
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in peaceful sleep.</div>
<br>
-Scott<br>
<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-10738777240445476522013-12-25T22:50:00.000-06:002013-12-25T22:50:24.369-06:00Holiday lights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Candles bright</div>
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shining forth</div>
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in the night.</div>
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Darkness pushed</div>
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outside lines</div>
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as you wished.</div>
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Golden dawning</div>
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hand-in-hand</div>
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past the awning.</div>
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-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-68972123441101236782013-12-22T22:50:00.001-06:002013-12-22T22:50:21.232-06:00Happy holidays!<p dir=ltr>Happy holidays to everyone. I hope your holidays are safe and blessed.</p>
<p dir=ltr>-Scott</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-43929434103679462142013-12-10T04:26:00.000-06:002013-12-10T04:26:59.850-06:00Candy land<div style="text-align: center;">
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A gloppy of white frosting</div>
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on the licorice trees.</div>
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Stuck on this space</div>
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near the snowflake lake.</div>
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The gumdrop pass</div>
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just closed for the winter.</div>
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Still the crows visit our lollipop woods</div>
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via the sky's rainbow trail.</div>
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Me? I'm surveying a chilly peppermint forest</div>
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from my warm candy castle.</div>
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<br /></div>
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-Scott</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-64516285860195086252013-11-29T08:59:00.002-06:002013-11-29T08:59:41.365-06:00In the dawning<div style="text-align: center;">
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In the dawning</div>
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of the new day</div>
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possibilities awake.</div>
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In the warming</div>
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of the morning sun</div>
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opportunities to take.</div>
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<br /></div>
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-Scott</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-20738669478047252212013-11-28T07:00:00.000-06:002013-11-28T07:00:04.791-06:00A turkey's thanksgiving<div style="text-align: center;">
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Turkeys in the bush</div>
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have reason to give thanks.</div>
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Avoiding humans</div>
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and spending time with family.</div>
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Huddled close</div>
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keeping out of sight.</div>
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Living for today</div>
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thankful for tomorrow.</div>
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<br /></div>
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-13741779496271979052013-11-27T07:00:00.000-06:002013-11-27T07:00:09.618-06:00The old swing<div style="text-align: center;">
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When you sit with me</div>
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and I creak and settle </div>
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that's friendship.</div>
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When you push off of the ground</div>
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with both feet</div>
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that's commitment.</div>
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When you laugh at the wind</div>
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with whiplash in your hair </div>
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that's joy.</div>
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When you close your eyes</div>
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because you've gone too high </div>
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that's excitement.</div>
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When you leap off in midair</div>
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with the ground below</div>
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that's freedom.</div>
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<br /></div>
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When you think of me and smile</div>
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years from now</div>
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that's happiness.</div>
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-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-9310265121236897672013-11-26T10:06:00.000-06:002013-11-26T10:06:12.247-06:00Acorns<div style="text-align: center;">
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Tiny acorns</div>
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grow into</div>
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grand oaks.</div>
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Small babies</div>
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grow into</div>
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brave leaders.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Cloudy dreams</div>
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grow into</div>
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sweeping ideals.</div>
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Someday I'll</div>
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grow into</div>
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my own skin.</div>
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-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-38280811408493064552013-11-24T14:07:00.001-06:002013-11-24T14:07:17.957-06:00Big miracles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Each day we are alive</div>
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is not a small miracle</div>
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in the grand scheme of life. </div>
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Each day we are alive </div>
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it is a big miracle</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
in a small package.</div>
<br />
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-41970312063399981202013-11-20T08:44:00.000-06:002013-11-20T08:44:34.638-06:00Waiting for you<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'd wait for your</div>
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in the depths of despair.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I'd wait for you</div>
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amidst all my cares.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I'd wait for you</div>
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when the shadows grow long.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I'd wait for you</div>
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until the end of the song.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I'd wait for you</div>
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though the world falls apart.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I'd wait for you</div>
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with love in my heart.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I'd wait for you</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
at the end of the maze. </div>
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<br /></div>
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I'd wait for you</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
to the end of my days.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
-Scott</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-23155881566473349842013-11-19T09:59:00.000-06:002013-11-19T09:59:05.169-06:00The brass horn<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />
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I used to play</div>
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the brass horn</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
in the marching band.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I used to walk</div>
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heel-to-toe</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
looking up at the stand.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now the horn sits</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
a decoration</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
still bright and proud and grand.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Should I try a tune?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A single note?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It fits so naturally in my hand.</div>
<br />
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-62644716588068743402013-11-15T09:15:00.000-06:002013-11-15T09:15:39.423-06:00The news<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Tell me please</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
oh what news!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Has the world</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
caught the blues?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What you heard</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
what you saw!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Has the mayor </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
broken the law?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What you spoke</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and what you read!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Has the news</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
gone to our head?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-7065322274185070312013-11-14T13:53:00.001-06:002013-11-14T13:56:22.935-06:00Vicenza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QU2SngPQrcwGN3gVWNyiHLD0ZoH2YkVDG9pXqESbSjjG0wJkBSjkho0c2GEfcUfXs56lmoK827ouQMUcVosIwlGsNigdSadFnPZZDj4WkYLUZhpIcuMD6alqa2Snm5uWPWOnOLZ6ySGo/s1600/JulieFE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Julie" border="0" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QU2SngPQrcwGN3gVWNyiHLD0ZoH2YkVDG9pXqESbSjjG0wJkBSjkho0c2GEfcUfXs56lmoK827ouQMUcVosIwlGsNigdSadFnPZZDj4WkYLUZhpIcuMD6alqa2Snm5uWPWOnOLZ6ySGo/s400/JulieFE.jpg" title="Julie" width="400" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The woman cried out, in joy, in pain.<br />
Feeling all alone in her work, but knowing the value.<br />
Health, and spirit, her only desire.<br />
The birth of a future, the making of a queen.<br />
The woman did not know the value of this little girls future, only the little girl.<br />
The lives she would touch, the love she would find, the hurt she would encounter.<br />
The husband that would find her, the children she would bear.<br />
The home of dreams, that she alone would create.<br />
The woman did not know these things.<br />
November 14th, 1974, in a chilly northern Italy.<br />
My beloved was born, and waited for me.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Aaron</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-30984049118171807522013-11-14T10:05:00.000-06:002013-11-14T10:11:29.737-06:00Inner dialogue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Who are you?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And who am I?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We do our best.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Of course we try!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But how are you?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And how am I?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A little depressed?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do you want to cry?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What are you?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and what am I?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A little stressed?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then let it fly! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But why you?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And why me?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have we been blessed?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In time we'll see.</div>
<br />
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-16926189416382359672013-11-13T07:00:00.000-06:002013-11-13T07:00:14.375-06:00Distorted water<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The glass</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
is half-full</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but it distorts</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
my vision.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The water</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
bends the light</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and clouds</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
my eyes. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The glass</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
is half-empty</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
that is</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
no different.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I prefer</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
an empty glass</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
so I can</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
see clearly.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
-Scott</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-57362673069882099132013-11-12T07:00:00.000-06:002013-11-12T07:00:13.119-06:00Fools Gold<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fJS2rwmq9u0/Un8WsFJfufI/AAAAAAAADlU/PAJ5R7IbE6Q/s1600/Fool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fJS2rwmq9u0/Un8WsFJfufI/AAAAAAAADlU/PAJ5R7IbE6Q/s400/Fool.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
To dream the dream of noble kings,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and live the life they lead,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the jester plays the fool for them</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
to drink their cup of mead.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Late at night as he retires</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
to hide behind closed door,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
wipes the smile from his face,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and rains tears on the floor.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They'll not know his secret wish</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
to sit before their fire,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
have these fools he must attend</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
kneel down and call him sire.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
-Rusty</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-16684047942701267802013-11-11T07:00:00.000-06:002013-11-11T07:00:12.659-06:00Patience<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I patiently wait</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
for you to return.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Don't take to long</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've energy to burn.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I may be young</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
my heart an open book.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But you can lift my spirits</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
with a single look.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
-Scott</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-14113092825037618312013-11-06T09:20:00.000-06:002013-11-06T09:20:48.349-06:00Sunrise window<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The long cold night begins</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and the snow covers all.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Branches creak and bend.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hunkered down all evening</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
knifing winds blow darkness.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Snowy phantoms lurking.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then golden light peeks in</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
through the sunrise window.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Snowbirds sing happy songs.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The children run around</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
nature's snowy playground. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Until shadows grow long.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Haunting murders of crows</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
shout insults at the sun.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Rose-colored clouds loom large.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The long cold night begins</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and the snow covers all.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Branches creak and bend.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-20600402636304957862013-11-05T07:00:00.000-06:002013-11-05T07:00:02.681-06:00Golden valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Broad leaves in the golden valley</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
sway gently in the breeze.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sunshine on my back</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
is like a crimson face smiling.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Warm smell of autumn</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
greets me like an old friend.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And each year I always wonder</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
how did winter sneak up on me?</div>
<br />
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-42889076364424131942013-11-01T09:19:00.000-05:002013-11-01T09:19:31.517-05:00The forgiving wall<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is a safe place</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
to lean against</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
when I need to cry.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It keeps winter out</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
when the snow flies</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and gales whistle.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I run my fingers</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
across the grain</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
of the wooden wall.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
With each bump and groove</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I deposit</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
fears and memories.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The dusty boards give</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
absolution </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I forgive myself.</div>
<br />
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-45711057135712800172013-10-31T09:07:00.000-05:002013-10-31T09:07:34.858-05:00The day of the dead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
In wicked mists</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the dead walk.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Long forgotten</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
none hear them.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A cold shiver</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
in silence.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They wait all night</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
in graveyards.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wishing for light</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
against hope.</div>
<br />
-Scott<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968827867425514469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595461060641692008.post-80223316320677538712013-10-30T09:47:00.000-05:002013-10-30T09:47:22.063-05:00Driftwood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So you've found me!</div>
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I came from far away.</div>
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Pick me up!</div>
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With you I'd love to stay.</div>
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Oh the things I have seen!</div>
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Stuff you wouldn't believe.</div>
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The journey is over!</div>
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Quite a lot I've achieved.</div>
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You're so disinterested!</div>
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Please don't set me down.</div>
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Don't walk away!</div>
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My smile becomes a frown.</div>
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Once more adrift!</div>
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Turn my gaze out to sea.</div>
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But these stubborn waves!</div>
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Trap me against the scree.</div>
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-Scott<br />
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