flashes of memory
like lightning
quick
and blinding
almost
an afterthought
inverted images
burned onto retinas

the booming roll
of thunder
and emotion
causes muscles
to twitch,
stiffen

causes the heart
to jump
paralyzing the senses.

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liquid gems gaze trustingly
an arms length away
palpable silence
as you query the self.

should i?

so many
unknown quantities

you lower your hand
and enjoy the peace of the moment

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Just A Thought

Breathing death into my face
And all I keep thinking is
I've a brand new package of mints
doing the hallelujah shake in my pocket,
each one jockeying to be the one
to set that straight

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just a few more. I'm slowly working up the courage to print some of my anger/stress-reliever ones. They arne't always pretty, but they help me put my smile on.