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Tuning Fork
I lay the knives, sharp, on the table, flat.
Notes of cinnamon and spices should keep the tempo light,
As I conduct the kitchen, for my dinner party tonight.
Knock knock, they melodically rap upon the door,
I go to greet my fine guests, yet moments before,
I turn back from the handle, for I'm not so sure,
Which of the four seasons should delight my decor?
To choose only one,...
Tuesday 28th March 2023 1:19 am
Why I Want to Own a Platypus
I have this collection of wooden
birds from Bolivia. Parrot,
toucan, woodpecker, hummingbird,
owl, goose, duck, flamingo and a flock
of small, nameless warblers
perch on convenient spaces
around my apartment. All native
to South America, they stir
memories and fill this indoor
air with silent song. On my last
trip to La Paz, I noticed a few
wooden platypuses for s...
Wednesday 20th March 2019 12:33 am
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