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Rejects? So What.
I thought it was time to share more of my “rejects” with you. Grape Stomp (One of the poems I submitted to The Judds Hill Wine website). Shoeless sticky feet stomp inside vats Squishing grapes of multi colors Between water … Continue reading
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Moving On!
Ever since Sunday’s argument, I’ve been loading my car with boxes and driving to Ozark, AL to store my treasures at my son’s while I waited to hear if I would be approved for an apartment. It’s been tough not thinking … Continue reading
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Tagged emotions, eye shots, feelings, pain, relationships, stress, Thanksgiving
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It’s Haiku Rejects, Charlie Brown!
I submitted these haikus to a haiku only website in 2011, and previously shared them on my blog, but thought I’d share them again to remind you, my readers, to believe in yourself and keep trying. Regards, Sandra Waiting by river … Continue reading
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Cursed*
A monthly curse so challenges me as a doctor’s visit means shots. No sense in postponing it vision loss would increase. Courage’s mustered up. To him I go for my shot. Tears flow So? *This style poem is called a … Continue reading
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Tagged chronic disease, decisions, eye shots, eyes, fear, overcoming fear, stress, ways of coping
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Shot Put
Cowering in the doctor’s chair waiting for the needle. Though I know I need it – still don’t want it! I brace for what is to come, but first the damn specula must be in place to keep my eye … Continue reading
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I’m A Person Not A Robot, Jim!
I can hear ol’ Bones saying the words: “I’m a person not a robot, Jim!” Why do I hear those words, you ask? Well I’ll tell ya. It’s because I was trying to add some comments on a writing buddy’s … Continue reading
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Home, I Love Ya.
Hi Y’all! Just a quick note before I close up the computer and pack it in the car for the drive back to Dothan, AL. Tallahassee, FL has been interesting: rain and bunches of traffic which can be quite stressful, … Continue reading
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Bison Quest
Hi Y’all. Well we made it to Tallahassee, FL for tomorrow’s eye appointment . My son, Bernie, rode “shot gun” and his wife, Alexa, rode in the back seat while I drove. I feel sorry for the people preparing for … Continue reading
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Better Late Than Never
Perseverance does pay off, and just plain ol’ tenacity doesn’t hurt either. As you may recall I was trying in vain to load my Ninja Angel trailer script. Well guess what? I did it! It’s not fancy, but it is … Continue reading
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View Askew
My eyes visit the Amsler Grid everyday. To see how my sight or lack thereof is progressing. Will the lines be wavy or missing altogether? Afraid – I am to see…
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