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Author Archives: drdancox
“Jokers”
After I died it was easier to focus and pretend I was sober But I was having trouble Remembering to breathe Then you passed your magic Over me Aces and Eights made me gasp I survived Loss Gained my new … Continue reading
Posted in life, memories, mortality, Uncategorized
Tagged Life, life relationships, poetry
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“Citius, Altius, Fortius—Communiter”
I’ve always been a fan of the Olympics. Watching the world’s best athletes push the limits of human achievement in sports is thrilling. Throughout my own life I have tested myself physically. As a teen I participated in the local swim team and … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, learning, life, politics, social justice
Tagged Life, life relationships, philosophy, social commentary
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“Friends Old and Young”
My former students will probably be surprised to hear that I consider myself to be an introvert. They really only saw me “on stage” in the classroom, essentially playing the role of my profession. Even in my social life I feel as … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, friendship, life
Tagged Aging, Connections, Life, life relationships, memories, philosophy
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“Connections”
“Connections” A noiseless, patient spider, I mark’d, where, on a little promontory; it stood, isolated; Mark’d how, to explore the vacant, vast surrounding, It launch’d forth filament, filament, filament, out of itself; Ever unreeling them– ever tirelessly speeding them. And … Continue reading
“Resolution”
It’s that time of year again. One ending; another beginning. Perfect time to reflect on what happened—or didn’t—in the year passing and prepare for new opportunities in the year to come. I’ve already decided that I want to publish some of what I’ve … Continue reading
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“Back at It”
It’s been a while since I’ve done much writing. My wife and I have been too busy enjoying ourselves for me to sit and comment on much of anything. My creative juices seem to have gone more into perfecting my golf game … Continue reading
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“Foul”
I crossed the road To the other side Of course The bus went the other way 04-01-2021
Inauguration Day
“Fireworks” The fuse was lit by lies and hatred and delusion and E X P L O D E D into chaos anarchy rebellion treason… Heralds of war. The fuse was lit by truth and love and reality and E X P L O D E D in unity order peace fidelity. Pyrotechnics of … Continue reading
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“Outlaw”
I give it back to the backs Who carried me I Stand with You or I can not Stand Castle Hovel Forest glen Call Arrows of hope Of promise Truth Home Let fly 03-29-2022