Thanks Peter and Patrick.
The poem, as is so often the case, started off in one direction and headed in another. I'll save that snap for another day!
Best,
Deborah
out of the house
and waiting for
the obligatory weekly meeting to begin
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From: Peter Ciccariello <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: May 4, 2005 12:05 PM
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Subject: Re: cats and dogs and creatures of habit snap
Marvelous!
-Peter C.
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From: Deborah Humphreys <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, 4 May 2005 06:38:33 -0400
Subject: cats and dogs and creatures of habit snap
i am ever more
a creature
of habit
or so am becoming
bananas first
in the bottom
of the cereal bowl
the right amount
of milk added
to the everyday
coffee
in a favored mug
that joins yesterday's
as i sit
opening my email
like holiday surprises
tell me something
that will cheer me
flatter me, inspire me
make the possible
combination of words
infinite and within reach
tell me something
that pulls me
out of the house
carrying images
like boxes to the car
roses and fix-it for cat doors
and the rituals for making
the sun rise
the day manageable
Deborah Humphreys
Newark, NJ
6:34
Deborah L. Humphreys SC
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