He’s Dead

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Those were the words that rang in the minds of His followers.  The men and women He had led were now bereft of love beyond compare.  Dreams of the future were quickly turning into nightmares.  His death spoke ominously of their own prospects.  It meant something powerful to them.  Does it to us?  Or is … Continue reading He’s Dead

In the Sky

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Circles rotate vaguely and without color, There is indistinct comfort in the certainty of their dull direction, They swirl without stirring, hurl without impact Then, the tightness comes.  In the chest.  Grimace: Worry, concern, faster, fear, anger, Faster, Sweat, Tears, Blood. Small circles, compact discs, pulsing dots, points of light. Spinning like blades, screaming with … Continue reading In the Sky

Daily Prompt: Value

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via Daily Prompt: Value Great value.  This term seems to be most frequent these days when describing the purchase of paper towels or light bulbs.  It is no longer a significant qualifier of position or power.  And yet, we all have values.  Money.  Family.  Friends.  Laughter.  Entertainment.  Security.  Freedom.  Ourselves?  Things that are important to … Continue reading Daily Prompt: Value

We don’t Need no Education

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School is back from the summer, and it has brought me with it.  My classes are here full and brimming with anticipation.  I decided to start off with a question to my students. "Why did you step in?"  Meaning:  Why did you willfully transport yourself from the highway of the hall to the my way … Continue reading We don’t Need no Education