Category Archives: paying attention

Doing Small Things With Great Love

Posted on March 4, 2008 by randomyriad

“The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, and indescribably magnificent world in itself” Henry Miller “We cannot do great things on this earth. We can only do small things … Continue reading →

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Accidental Awareness

Posted on February 25, 2008 by randomyriad

Tiny little wine glass Shattered by a heavy bowl Spark, sliver, silver spread over the gleam of linoleum counter next to the dish drainer. picking up the offending innocent bowl, a shadow lingers, resting dark against the hard glitter of … Continue reading →

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6 six word memiors

Posted on February 20, 2008 by randomyriad

Searching for beginnings, I write days. From suburban boxes, I moved moments. I was incrementally replaced by another. Singing loud we filled the night. Through summer days, we tumbled blindly. alone, together, alone together, together alone.

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Trane and Miles Mapping the New World

Posted on February 11, 2008 by randomyriad

Acid lizard grin on a jade cat bell, Passion pins about Languid kiwi valley haze. Red eyes, Rolled smooth Bleeding ragged at the edges Low drooling, pear juice hum Dripping down the chin, Tasted on the tongue. Plugged nose moan … Continue reading →

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Midwinter

Posted on February 4, 2008 by randomyriad

A fine, white dust of snow Scattered on the glass table outside the kitchen window Winter’s presence fading buds begin to show on the early trees Spring more than a month away struggles for a foothold on Winter’s slippery perch … Continue reading →

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