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The world of words and images that comes to mind from time to time:

Thin Man Dwells

Thin Man

Man of little substance.Don’t stand next to me.Tall in stature,lacking in depth.Whisper not to me.Speak quick and loud;then move along,so your memory,might pass on,once and […]

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By shortypman October 11, 2020 reality, thoughts No comments
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There Was a Daddy

There was a daddy, playing, no sitting, staring out beyond, past his little girl’s twisting body, as she hung in motion, on a warm summer […]

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Everything Has Its Place Shortypman

Everything Has Its Place

Everything has its place, neatly arranged; tucked away on shelves; organized by color; categorized by shape; placed between four walls, behind a sturdy door. No […]

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