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Author: peterfrankiswrites

Ars Poetica (on troubling times)

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Whilst some
crave release, a break from the mad rush;
others embrace the cage they’ve made —
tranquility’s some hippy delusion Continue reading →

9 Comments
August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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Friday favourites

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It’s been a little while but I wanted to share a couple of today’s favourites with you. Continue reading →

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August 23, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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your touch (a glow in the dark)

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at the Cafe
a glance, barely
— the machine glowing, the huff of steam, rattle and grind — Continue reading →

2 Comments
August 14, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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Lament

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Here’s where you’ll stand at the head and at the feet. Your cheeks will be wet, keep nothing in reserve. Continue reading →

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August 10, 2019August 14, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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only rain

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(after Williams)

In some future time
the only rain will come
from some billionaire’s eyes Continue reading →

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August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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The Naturalist

 

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(revised)

1. The Shore
A pelican frame,
the great wings hung,
flight feathers scattered,
elegant bill and sail spoiled. Continue reading →

3 Comments
August 2, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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truth is art

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tell me again beauty said, say it for
real, tell me with your heart about art Continue reading →

3 Comments
July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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Quadrille – The sun itself

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Sure it’s meant
to be abstracted at some level.
Continue reading →

9 Comments
July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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Morgenspaziergang

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The lagoon is full of machines: small ones in the reeds
tocks and bocks, little clocks; a larger one maybe a fox (!) Continue reading →

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December 20, 2018 peterfrankiswrites
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The Christmas Comet (46P/Wirtanen): missed it

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Street lights back-scatter
particulates from the Stack,
Continue reading →

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December 18, 2018July 17, 2019 peterfrankiswrites
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