Category Archives: Quick reads

A NOTE OF SUN, A NOTE OF GRAY

Posted on August 23, 2025 by elainedanforth

I. Quite a nice thing to notehow wonderful it can beto liveon an ordinary sunny morning. II. And when a cloak of graybedecks the skythere is a pleasant softnessto my contemplativemorning eye, A respite from sharp bright and heat,that, on … Continue reading →

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SPRING SURGE

Posted on March 24, 2025 by elainedanforth

The surge of new growthClean cognition and motionAs spring blooms come out.

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THAT’S IT!– I DID A THING!

Posted on February 14, 2025 by elainedanforth

That’s it.I did a thing. I thing I knewI wanted to, but wasn’t surethat, to do that thing,I could myselfthere bring. It has me tired,but, deeply, too,inspired. And wondering,though I be rooted to this earthwhen next I may feel just … Continue reading →

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BODY AND SOUL– IN GOOD COMPANY

Posted on January 5, 2025 by elainedanforth

A spark–a whirl of cells collide into form–a human bodyto live infor a number of score. . . love and respectintersectto keep it whole,so that with its soulit can enjoy good yearsof company more.

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TO DISCOVER ANOTHER

Posted on November 7, 2024 by elainedanforth

Discovery of the other is one key to discovery of the self.

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SHOW ME THE DOOR

Posted on November 7, 2024 by elainedanforth

Thankfully, there are doorsto let us outand let us in.

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MAKING FRIENDS WITH NOVEMBER

Posted on November 4, 2024 by elainedanforth

November descends– air’s chill. . . sky’s falling drops. . . funny winds. . . and my warm form– somehow we’re all gonna have to make friends.

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LULLABY ON A DIME

Posted on October 26, 2024 by elainedanforth

The stars are out though dimmed by cloud and Jupiter shines bright and proud The day was full and blessed with sun now’s time to rest so we may enjoy another one. Lay down your head on pillow soft let … Continue reading →

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A STUDENT OF LIFE

Posted on September 16, 2024 by elainedanforth

A student of life is a continuing student, attentive or no, as long as she has life to study it.

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THE SOUND RINGS OUT

Posted on May 24, 2024 by elainedanforth

The sound rings outof your true voice– Sprung from your heart,your guiding noise.

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