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Tag: Society

Bubble Gum Cigars

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

A six year old girl with quarters to spend,
from magic riches tooth fairies bequeath,
I hounded grandpa until he gave in,
entreating sympathy for missing teeth.

We headed to … Read the rest...

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The Prima

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

reborn
tiptoes over snow
melting it’s heart
pirouettes on
balmy breezes
among adoring fronds
flowers shower
earth applauds

Spring’s recital

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Young Girl Swings

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

young girl swings
to cricket’s serenade

gray hair flies
on summer evening breeze

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Cardboard Box Man

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

Old captain’s blown off course in wintry sea;
too tired to swim,
his future’s dim,
a desperate man drowning helplessly.

He’s useless driftwood, bobbing with the tide;
the current’s strong,… Read the rest...

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Father

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

You had shadows beneath sunshine,
always a jigsaw mystery,
off to meet a deadline,
with little time for me.

As wintry flakes upon my tongue,
you were magical, elusive.
And … Read the rest...

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One Toe Tapping

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

She rocks, back, forth,
one toe tapping
on the porch planks
to the beat of rain.

She rocks back, forth
in screaming silence.
Her bed is long made.
Her chores … Read the rest...

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