Category Archives: Other peoples words

Tossed About by Elephants

Posted on April 18, 2012 by randomyriad

This is the kind of thing that makes me laugh. “Gentlemen,” returned Mr. Micawber, “do with me as you will! I am a straw upon the surface of the deep, and tossed in all directions by the elephants– I beg … Continue reading →

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Commentary On the Unsettled Skies of March and Other Random Thoughts

Posted on March 31, 2012 by randomyriad

“People wish to be settled; only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson As I write or avoid writing, I look out the window and see the parade of storms and … Continue reading →

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Five Poems from December

Posted on March 10, 2012 by randomyriad

Four Dream Poems Causal Apparel A pair of faded green slacks with a Dark streak down the side of one leg, in the pockets, pencils, many keys, and buttons Useful in getting things started.   Hospital Information Her voice clears … Continue reading →

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Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror

Posted on February 26, 2012 by randomyriad

Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror by Parmigianino John Ashbery studied this picture and wrote his thoughts into a poetic meditation on art and life as an explorer of human experience in the the world. The poem is easily as fascinating … Continue reading →

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2011 in review: Dreams in Early August

Posted on January 17, 2012 by randomyriad

“You think people are silly to believe in ghosts?” An old man had asked Fred Foley a long time ago. “You should hear some of the things that ghosts believe in!” R.A. Lafferty, Fourth Mansions 8/3 Characters from a Dream … Continue reading →

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