Poet of Windy Blue
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On Resiliency
On Resiliency I’ve been thinking a lot about resiliency recently. My thoughts have evolved several times regarding this topic. I originally thought that traumatic events and hard experiences could make someone stronger. However, a few years ago I heard or… Continue reading
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Thoughts From the Field
Thoughts From The Field It’s crazy to think about how good we had it. It’s crazy to think about how good we had it. Before the long days and nights in the dark. Before the rain and cold… Continue reading
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Youth
Youth Young, brilliant, temerity Of mind, body, spirit. Nimble feet Flying across miles of open terrain. Strong arms Wiry and without limit. Shoulders not yet bent With the worries of adulthood. Fierce independence driving Belief in… Continue reading
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Immediacy
A Paratrooper PoemMicro seconds larger than eternity.”Stand up, hook up… Greenlight Go!”Commands echoed with breathless anticipation.Standing on weak legs andWith nauseous stomachTime stretched on forever.Arms outstretched.Small steps towards the open door.Lead feet shuffling slowly:A Death Dance.A turn towards fate.A leap.The… Continue reading
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The Hourglass
The Hourglass 06.05.2023 Across the room and in my mindA shrouded hourglass remindsUs of our fate.How odd to be human and to be awareOf death’s dogged pursuit and stareFor the entirety of our short life.But it is not entirely a… Continue reading
