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Deadly Poisons II

Deadly Poisons II

Merrie Dail Jun 12, 2006 1 min read

Anger is a poison masking deeper feelings about unconditional love caught in an untenable situation stumbling along the path to acceptance I hear something fall and glance backwards – it’s just a little piece of my heart big girls don’t…

Overhead & Overheard

Overhead & Overheard

Merrie Dail May 12, 2006 1 min read

Eagle flying in the air all alone, always there ever circling what do you see on the ground cold, dark, dank, brown circling, ever circling Over treetops, over farms lying fallow – is it flight keeps you alive? time long…

Guardians

Guardians

Merrie Dail Dec 8, 2005 1 min read

Tall and thin, he leans against a jet, sun bouncing off the carrier deck beyond, a peaceful expanse of South China Sea something quietly tired in his smile In other pics boys far too young flash vibrant smiles as they…

Beach Glass

Beach Glass

Merrie Dail Aug 8, 2005 1 min read

Tumbled by the ocean through a sea of sand sharp edges begin to break Larger surfaces slowly acquire a brushed satin appearance trapping the light inside and the edges finally wash smooth Not unlike a cherished memory locked in the…

On Whitehall Creek

On Whitehall Creek

Merrie Dail Dec 10, 2004 1 min read

Life was expectant with spring’s first bud rushed headlong into summer barely paused when Fall rescued us from languid August days. Winter nearing we must linger till morning light to pull on warm clothes slip past sleeping cats and out…