Teach conversation to lawyers Sacred relationship—the heart of law practice Irreplaceable and interchangeable at once With whom else can we partner? :- Doug.

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No roses without thorns

Posted on July 18, 2014 by dgermann

No roses without thorns red’s buds are ephemeral gentian blooms all summer humans bloom for a season pretend to fang and claw do cling to one another by generations a little immortal :- Doug.

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This can be a good thing

Posted on July 13, 2014 by dgermann

This can be a good thing. :- Doug.

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Change is scary

Posted on July 1, 2014 by dgermann

Change is scary if you’re the one changed change is also growth :- Doug.

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You are not lost

Posted on June 30, 2014 by dgermann

You are not lost you are right where you need to be :- Doug.

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Beautiful drive to and from getting my hair cut. Blue skies, a few clouds suggesting bumpy roads in the sky, just-right cool air. Some light breezes pretty steadily, lots of green, lots of sun, lots of sharp shadows. Nice to … Continue reading →

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Receiving Mode

Posted on June 29, 2014 by dgermann

Receiving mode Hear, take in All senses and lightly Only later: Speaking mode :- Doug.

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A person is a poem

Posted on June 28, 2014 by dgermann

A person is a poem through all the days of prose :- Doug.

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Children of our children’s children

Posted on June 27, 2014 by dgermann

Children of our children’s children We are When working for the common good :- Doug.

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The reader

Posted on June 26, 2014 by dgermann

The reader much as the writer makes the poem :- Doug.

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and the kindness

Posted on June 25, 2014 by dgermann

The stars have not aligned but the clouds, the blue of the sky, the gentle breezes, the comfortable temperatures, and the kindness of a few good people have come together this fine day! :- Doug.

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all poetry flows

Posted on June 23, 2014 by dgermann

Whether from others in their writings or from exchanges rehearsed or from chance encounters all poetry flows from meeting :- Doug.

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at the tip of your

Posted on June 23, 2014 by dgermann

Poet your very own voice is at the tip of your pen! :- Doug.

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Make poetry of everything, & every day

Posted on June 22, 2014 by dgermann

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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