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Time and Space

Time and space in deadlock
Time unlike the progression of a clock
Time dependent on interpretation
A linear cessation
Space dependent on mass
Triangulation through impasse
Portals of acquisition
An inner self expedition
From a place in time
No origin or termination of the prime
To an interval in space
Where cosmos and time interlace
Affirmation of existential quantification
Often lost with one’s interpretation 
Particles floating upon a solar wind
From and to infinity without an end
Matter casting shadows in time’s void
A whirlpool generating ripples outwardly deployed

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Crones

Five gray, silver, and white haired crones
Navigated slimy green stones
Like tight rope walkers
Having been summoned by the wind talkers
They crossed a shallow creek
Each feeble and weak
They entered consecrated woods
Wearing cloaks and hoods
Upon awareness of being pursued
Their minds were filled with frantic thoughts of how to delude
The shadow of death
With quickened pulse and breath
One step ahead of the reaper
With soothing thoughts of being embraced by the time keeper
Five naked, old women swayed hand in hand around a fire
As the flames got higher and higher
They called the watchtowers of East, South, West, and North 
And owl, bat, and snake to guard the circle as they issued forth
All while chanting hail and glory
To the goddess of folklore and story
Hecate-protector of witches
Grantor of youth, abundance, and riches
Torch and key bearing Lady of the crossroads
Divine matriarch of ancient wisdom and hallowed codes
The crones mixed a cauldron brew of aconite, mandrake, and myrrh
Intoxicated by the fumes-their vision began to blur
They drank their potion from a dragon engraved silver chalice 
Upon the wings of ecstasy they ascended to Hecate’s palace
With the matron’s touch their third eye was opened to sight
The could see all that was once concealed and interpret at the speed of light
They began passing through life fast forward then reverse
Five old women joined together to avoid life’s inevitable curse
They danced and chanted from midnight to dawn
Wrinkles and sagging-fading-then gone
Eyes locked, stumbling, and entranced
Being transformed and enhanced
Gifted with immortality
Enlightened by the superior mentality
They Rhode the lightening back to the earth realm
To walk forever in the shade of the witches elm
Five blonde, red, and brown haired ladies
Escaped from the brink of Hades
Departing from the Goddess’ embrace
Five youthful women left their Divine Mother’s sacred, secluded place
With her guidance, they strolled out of the woods, and jumped a shallow creek
No longer feeble and weak
They returned to civilization
Disguising themselves and their realization
For they would be persecuted and walk through the flame
For bearing Hecate’s name
But one day upon hearing the Lady’s command
They shall rise up and once again take her hand

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Artemis

One evening my dog and I discovered a nature enveloped trail and we went for 
a walk. In the dandelion laden grass we encountered a grazing doe with two 
identical looking offspring. Unexpectedly, a taller than average woman stepped 
out from behind a laurel with her bow drawn and the arrow pointing in our 
direction. Frozen with fright, I could not talk.

 A golden arrow spiraled from her bow and whizzed by my dog and I. It felt as 
though my heart jumped out of my chest and into my throat. With my heart 
still racing-I turned to see her intended target. I had such a feeling of relief that 
we did not die. 

The arrow hit a black panther that had been silently stalking. Upon hitting the 
panther, the arrow made a loud popping noise and seemed to disintegrate into 
thin air. The arrow left behind a cloud of golden dust and flakes. I was reduced 
to jaw-drop gawking. 

The black cat shrieked, jumped, and bolted into the wooded darkness. I turned 
again to look at the woman and noticed a dog at her side. Her dog had a 
slender build, floppy ears, and a narrow face. The woman had long shimmering 
blonde hair, blue eyes, and an attitude with a hint of starkness. 

She was wearing what appeared to be ancient Greek clothing and knee-high 
lace up rawhide boots. And, she was wearing a tiara made with golden leaves 
and honey suckle. She had an aura of a goddess. I thought she must have 
been reared in the realm of the gods with Mount Olympus being her roots.

This now gentile woman, knelt down, extended her hand, and summoned the 
doe and her twins. To my amazement, they complied without hesitation. I 
thought she must be a mixture of darkness and light. After all, it’s the 
perfection of balance that wins.

After petting the deer, the huntress stood up, nodded in my direction, and 
strolled off with her hunting dog into the fir ruled forest and disappeared out 
of sight. My dog and I returned home and while doing chores later that 
evening, my attention was drawn to a painting that I had of a goddess and her 
dog. With wonderment upon my discovery, I grinned with delight.

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Sailing

Teeter tottered between dock and boat 
Boarded with a box of supplies 
Security and radio check completed
Sounds of people chattering, horns beeping, and seagulls squawking
Sailboat untied 
Drifted away from mooring
Engine engaged
Stern exchanged for bow and headed for horizon
Navigated through channel markers and out into open water
Engine killed and sail hoisted up mast
Sound of water lapping against boat
Sailboat bobbed and turned like a piece of driftwood on the ocean
Light reflected off of metallic objects on boat and turquoise water 
Fully furled sails captured the wind
Boat lurched forward and sideways
White knuckle grip on silver plated wheel
Capsize averted by keel
Headed to skyline under captains command
White capping waves and powder-puff clouds seen to the limits of vision 
Visibility clear for miles in every direction
Sounds of wind whipping sail and water rushing against boat
Loss of time
Distracted by enchantment
Coast line disappeared 
Gripped with panic
Fear of the unknown 
Swaying between civilization and solitude 
Control regained with self-rationalization
Warmth of sun felt on face
Mesmerized by the sun painting on a canvas of light blue and aqua
Dropped sail and anchor on leeward side of a small island
Snow white sand and coconut trees swaying in the breeze
Dined with silence and serenity
Dolphins played at dusk
Moon rise with waves breaking reflection
Diamonds of heaven sparkling and some falling into the ocean
Gently rocked to sleep by calm dark water

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Desire

Entrenched in a gaze
Face to face
Lip on lip
Tongue of French persuasion
Taste of cherry wine
Desire driven by second chakra
Kundalini rising
Fingertips exploring and tantalizing
Sensuality centers set ablaze with kisses
Intertwined bodies aflame with passion
Kamasutric nature
Liberation of inhibition 
Pleasure into ecstasy
Primal animal off of chain and set free
Smoldering ember then fireworks

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Money

I love money
It buys me what I want and need 
It makes life sunny
Down the broad and spacious; I’ll lead

Some say money is from a sinister root
I’m not concerned about what some say
I’m happy when I’m rolling in the loot
And a windfall would really make my day

I love to stroll on Wall Street 
My mood goes up with the Dow
A global market with patterns that repeat
A goldmine-with the proper know how

Money deliver me from malevolence
And this impoverished state
Increase wealth’s prevalence
Release my shackles and add fortune to my fate

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Dancing

Dancing in the mirror
My dancing gets better with vodka, wine, or beer
I’m driven into a dancing mania by music of superior sound
When no one’s around
Perfecting my savvy dance style
Gliding back and forth across the tile
Moving my feet
In time with the beat
Waving my hands in the air
And shaking my derriere

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Rapture

We watch Apollo paint the horizon and disappear into the water while walking 
hand in hand on a remote, pristine beach. Civilization is a faint light in the 
distance-just out of reach.

Strolling sky clad-our bodies are being caressed and invigorated by Neptune’s 
cool sea breeze. 
As the moon goddess illuminates the dusk and ascends to her throne in the 
heavens-we are captivated by the moonlight in each other’s eyes and are 
instantly drawn together like magnets.
 Lost in a gaze, we become intertwined like beach wood and drop to our knees. 

Time is of no concern-for we are in a realm of the gods- where years are like 
days. Being fueled by the spirits of fire our yearning ignites into a blaze.

Overcome with passion-like ocean to beach-we experience wave after wave of 
pleasure. Embraced by each other-we lie on the warm white silky sand-enjoying 
the cosmos and thinking this is a gift from the gods that we will always treasure.

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The Cowboy Way

It is time for pest control the cowboy way
There is no need for chemical spray
Put on those boots with the pointed toes
To destroy those pestilent foes
Smash the cockroaches as they scamper to the corners
Those death and disease carrying foreigners
Chase the vermin to the brink of their hiding places
Just before they enter the safety of their breeding spaces 
The last vision they will see is the shadow of the western boot
Because sandals are not worn by the cowboy sort of brute

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Love Is

A warm sensation that effervesces from the depths of soul when our eyes meet-
Captivation in a moment without desire for retreat.

A melt down of thought process when you smile-
Like infused sunshine that is addictive and lasts for quite a while.

Time loss with the touch of your hand-
A feeling like that of ones toes in the tepid, silky, sand.

A quickened pulse and breath upon hearing you speak-
A feeling of passion flush as it culminates at its peak. 

A contagion of elation upon hearing your laughter-
A stirring of emotions and feelings-love follows soon after.