Author Archives: dgermann
Make poetry of everything, & every day
Make poetry of everything, & every day Write, and write again, speak spirit Work is where inspiration shows up The people you meet, the work you are presented Need your voice, your very own voice It is for the ages … Continue reading
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self-identify
“Don’t feed the ducks” sign at the edge of the pond —illiterates self-identify :- Doug.
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Bladder says Get up
Bladder says Get up Let me sleep! After, back in bed Sphincter joins in, barking Roll to stomach, maybe this Hand falls asleep but not I Words float up of their own accord Remind me of the day’s agenda Responsibility … Continue reading
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A different dentist
“Nature gave up on that tooth” the dentist told me when I was 30 “You’re telling me I’m getting old” I said and when I was 31 I had a different dentist :- Doug.
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Confusion when in the nursing home
I disorganize the confusion people feel when their loved one is in the nursing home. :- Doug.
Families of elders
Families of elders: I disorganize your confusion so you can. :- Doug.
Poetry in elders
Finding poetry in elders Finding poetry in law :- Doug.
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step past the edge of knowledge
A professional is someone who knows Where to step past the edge of knowledge Into the frontiers of curiosity :- Doug.
Posted in Caring, Eldering, Poetry
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Conversation is my fire
Conversation is my fire Conversation is of life The fire :- Doug.
Posted in Conversation, Eldering, Healing and Wholeness, Poetry
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bury the dull
Attend your fire let the dull bury the dull :- Doug.
Posted in Dreams, Eldering, Healing and Wholeness, Poetry
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At this end of your life?
What is the work you need to do at this end of your life? Give or receive forgiveness Say I love you Thank Say good-bye Complete a relationship Complete a work Give a … Continue reading
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gambol!
Two birds each other chase Through the leaves Life extravagant exuberant life! :- Doug.
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Two birds each other chase
Two birds each other chase Through the leaves Life extravagant exuberant life! :- Doug.
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Is to love
To live To meet Is to love :- Doug.
Posted in Caring, Conversation, Family, Healing and Wholeness, Poetry
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