Posted by Brad Osborne on November 6, 2021 · 16 Comments
My moon is blue,
From the missing of you…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on October 28, 2021 · 13 Comments
For little does she know the depth,
To which her subtle words in breath…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on October 11, 2021 · 15 Comments
How is distance measured,
When like the moon,
Thoughts of you break upon my shore…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on September 5, 2021 · 11 Comments
~~~  A great Zen Master traveled with his disciple to the small village that sat in the foot hills below their temple. The student was excited about their visit to the village, as leaving the temple was a rare treat and he longed for this quiet time walking with his Teacher. He was a devoted student … Continue reading →
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Posted by Brad Osborne on August 28, 2021 · 15 Comments
Just one small grain of sand…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on August 9, 2021 · 14 Comments
The sunset pulls colors across the sky,
Like a child pulling salt-water taffy,
Stretching the joy of summer days…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 26, 2021 · 18 Comments
Thoughts fall like bombs,
Rippling the plane of my existence…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on June 17, 2021 · 25 Comments
Or lilting words from thoughts unkept,
That speak my name with loving breath…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on June 14, 2021 · 13 Comments
In budded youth, so tightly clasped,
Upon yourself your wings collapsed…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on June 13, 2021 · 18 Comments
You will have to read my mind,
Find my thoughts behind the eyes…
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