Posted by Brad Osborne on May 13, 2023 · 11 Comments
A shadow in the dark,
A fire without spark…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on May 10, 2023 · 11 Comments
For when the axe-man came,
Her beauty was to blame…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on May 9, 2023 · 15 Comments
To the pretty girls, running slow,
Who let us steal playground kisses…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 20, 2023 · 13 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 and … Continue reading →
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 19, 2023 · 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 April 15, 2023 · 6 Comments
Thoughts fall like bombs,
Rippling the plane of my existence…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 12, 2023 · 14 Comments
You will have to read my mind,
Find my thoughts behind the eyes…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 8, 2023 · 9 Comments
Oh, fair stalks of ripened grain,
Flowing like the lion’s mane…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 4, 2023 · 7 Comments
Or lilting words from thoughts unkept,
That speak my name with loving breath…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 3, 2023 · 14 Comments
In budded youth, so tightly clasped,
Upon yourself your wings collapsed…
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