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Popping In, Disappearing

Posted on January 9, 2019 by theminstrelscitadel

People pop into existence with all the freshness of growing grass, and the vibrancy of the wind. A lifetime, however long or short, is an avenue to the gods only know where. That last breath, that last look… I’d like … Continue reading →

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Harvest Me

Posted on October 28, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Fingers and toes begin like kernels of corn and pods of peas, making the grown ones giggle and coo. I never knew any of you when the world introduced you and you were so new. God kept count of each … Continue reading →

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Half The Woman

Posted on August 10, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

I don’t remember if I said goodbye to you at all. I was away, so far and living the dream, a sordid tale, the novella you would abhor. You, who had the sweetest heart in later years, your thick glasses … Continue reading →

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Grow Up To Show Up

Posted on July 9, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

I want to start a revolution. How about this one: Grow Up To Show Up (G.U.T.S.U) I’m pretty sure most of you are really tired of hearing about deadbeat/absentee fathers and the children who grow up without them; this worldwide … Continue reading →

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Two Nickels

Posted on June 21, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

The dreaming of the rain is bright, far lighter than the prickly slumber of wood. I could never know his dreams; I only sometimes knew his mind. Thunderheads blotting out the stars of a Summer’s night, ice crystals telegraphing rainbows around … Continue reading →

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Cry

Posted on September 5, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

You break my heart, with your memories. Why, when we’re young we’re so eager to smash the family portrait, only to weep with longing when the years have taught us what is precious and worthy of yearning for? They could … Continue reading →

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