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“The State of Our Union”
Here is my perspective today… Almost three years ago we decided to ally our separate states and form a more perfect union. We took up arms against our discord, grief, anguish, and sorrow and vowed to one another to govern … Continue reading
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“Once There Was a Zoo—A Fable”
Once there was a zoo. People like zoos. They like to watch the animals and reptiles and fish and birds and get to know about the animals that inhabit our world. This particular zoo, however, was special. It had only … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, experience, future, humour, Life, people, philosophy, present, purpose, social justice
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“March On!”
Today was the “Second Annual” Women’s March. I’ve seen photos of HUUUGGE crowds all across the country. Some news outlets are describing these as protests of President Trump and the current administration and their policies. I am quite aware that … Continue reading
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Beside a Mountain Stream
I always seem to be more myself in the mountains. It doesn’t matter what the season might be. The deep snows of winter afford me my favorite pastime and I look for every chance I get to ski. Spring is … Continue reading
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Tagged history, learning, Life, nature, people, philosophy, purpose, social justice
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Spill
I thought I’d posted this poem several days ago. In order to get my words in the places, and lines in the spaces, I’d want them to be (I like to move them around for emphasis and meaning), I do … Continue reading
Fire Bird
Ashes Blow away in Clouds of bitterness And flame Bright wings Soar in Meteoric rise of Promise Rise Higher in Happiness and Love Sing Joy and Soar above Past heartache Daniel J. Cox 07-29-2017
“In the Beginning”
I hated high school. Yep. I was in the Class of ’68, but it wasn’t Rydell High and I sure as hell wasn’t anyone noticeable, even in a class of 50. Hell, when graduation rolled around, I was tied for … Continue reading
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Tagged coming of age, growing up, independence, Life, memories, philosophy
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Misanthrope
The loneliness of crowds isolation of noise a corner island awash in the surf of friendship drowning in self pity DrDan 12-31-2015
“Not Relevant Anymore”
I was born in December of 1950 and grew up in small towns in northwest Missouri. My family for generations were people who had been farmers, owners of small shops, and in service occupations. My grandparents made ends meet as … Continue reading
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Howling at the Moon 
“I Still Hear the Bells”
Sometimes when I wake up late at night, I can smell pine trees and fresh snowfall. I look out the window and the stars are like streetlights, lining the avenues of my imagination. In the chorus of the wind, I … Continue reading →