Monthly Archives: June 2019

In its 6/28/19 issue, the Orangevale View published my poems “July Fourth” and “Smiling Cheese”.

They can be found on pages 9 and 14. They can also be found via the following links: People on July fourth check out sparks that fly forth (up like very high north) and can make us feel alive more. During … Continue reading

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Swimming beats the heat. In a pool are many peeps; some might take leaks (or deeply release). For relief, chlorine is there at least.

Plus this pool is closer than a beach. Chlorine vs subtle meme of a public scene or a hub latrine (having something that’s unclean disgusting or a bubbled-up gushed stream). http://me.me/i/the-original-gender-neutral-bathroom-have-a-great-summer-imaflin-com-2ed16bd339a34ac981f7ba7ae4c3f9ac

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A summer solstice that is very hot should be called summer solstfire.

haiku version: A summer solstice that is very hot should be called summer solstfire.

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People on July fourth check out sparks that fly forth (up like very high north) and can make us feel alive more.

Stars booming, burst of comets zooming look like flowers blooming and sky jellyfish for viewing.

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The nose of elephants is a proboscis. It siphons water flow like faucets, sprays or cools them when days are hottest

(like in July as well as August). In the wild or zoo is where to spot this (during vacay outside the office).

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An elephant’s nose (shorter than a hose) goes so close and into what flows.

This thirsty runt uses its trunk (for it to drink; water is what it drunk).

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Someone rides a kayak; she’s been meaning to try that. While tides lap, she glides on outside path.

She has more spry knack (when helping kids on a life raft). Not surprising: if she tries an ice bath. An updated/another version of my poem “Kayak” can be found via the following link: Someone rides a kayak; adventure fans … Continue reading

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When getting a chance, a canine licks stamps (making them damp) and gaining many fans.

The name of this dog happens to be Jax; at a post office, fans give him snacks. http://www.scotclans.com/dog-gets-title-official-stamp-licker/

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Types of seats tie to types of beats; some furniture works with what is heard for sure.

What to sit on might fit a hit song; where to sit down might fit a lit sound. This poem is influenced by John Atkinson’s Musical Chairs cartoon. I hope those who haven’t seen it will see it soon. His … Continue reading

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