Waves From An Oregon Patio

Evening surrenduring,
I am at-once bird and man.
I cannot see the sky, 
Because I am the sky.
The warmth of simple bounty
Rolls through me in waves.
Leave your scarring ridges
To be remembered in the ebbs,
You, now, as my old friends laughter.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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August 28, 2010 at 7:30 AM
enjoyed reading Matt, are you having a good teaching year? My son is in middle school and finally likes going and having alot of choices of classes for a change.
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