Monthly Archives: April 2014

The New Cuba

Posted on April 30, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

The New Cuba Cuba explores economic opportunities and business models that are people-friendly. Americans would do well to pay attention.

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Tall Tales

Posted on April 25, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

The memories of trees are long no matter if their roots are lifted from the earth and left to reach hungrily for the sky. Even those who have gone without a trace remember. The Arbre du Ténéré without limbs and possessing … Continue reading →

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Adios, amigas y amigos!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Shifting sands have brought to me Familiar hands, familiar eyes, Souls I never thought I’d see Held fast and blind with roots and ties. Taken away have been the fragile ones Their thin facade not meant to last, Tears a … Continue reading →

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Mug Shots

Posted on April 18, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Echo, her whisper forever a tale to be told, gave to him her heart but Narcissus was not to be content. Yet another saw his heart beholden to the careless countenance of the world’s most beautiful man, and poor Ameinias, fool … Continue reading →

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Louisiana (The Fen)

Posted on April 18, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Tail feathers spin, a whirling dervish aerial dance the Coopers Hawk has ten eleven more he won’t miss it. It is the wing he needs the most. Moss, a carpet made for padded feet and the tender cheeks of children, … Continue reading →

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Soaring

Posted on April 15, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

With our feet firmly planted and our pupils pinned to the sky we dream. Bones still growing, teeth departing with a yank and pants that fit us just yesterday, we shout out to a world that would prefer we remain … Continue reading →

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Epitaph

Posted on April 15, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Do not write what I have sung, rather write what I have seen. For that you will need my eyes. Take these words, may they serve you well. May they be the eager vowels and bold consonants that show such … Continue reading →

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One Note

Posted on April 14, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Keeping time with your breathing as our bones shake and our eyes close. Your wings your heart strings your flight and the way we hold fast to each other. The ivory keys were once tusks, mammoth and only a memory … Continue reading →

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For the Record

Posted on April 14, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

For the Record.

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Children on the Playground of the World

Posted on April 12, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

I look at the events of the world today, and throughout all of human history, and I can’t help but think that we are like children on the playground of the world. Some of us are bullies, some are the … Continue reading →

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