Beyond Cuckoo

Borderline–Elaine Webster

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Borderline

Quiet along the border,

Stars and moon reflect on water,

Who would have guessed the effect Power had,

On woman, man, and beast?

 

Six hundred fifty miles,

Not long enough to stop the mix,

Of peoples, of places, of life.

Must build stronger and longer,

Wider and higher until the heavens can’t see,

The love of a boy and girl,

Divided at the Borderline.

 

Katrina learned early to be silent,

When asked about family.

She joked about her father wolf,

Uncle coyote and mother earth.

Shy smiles and ...

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Cottonwood Roots

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The nomad lifestyle has its appeal—never staying in one place too long to become attached. Non-attachment is the source of many spiritual and religious disciplines. Learn what you need to learn, do what you need to do and move on—hopefully with some acquired growth and knowledge. At some point, however, there’s a return to home—sometimes a home you’ve never been; at least ...

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Jumpin’ Jack Flash It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas.

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No longer in Limbo, I’ve moved all material possessions, dog and husband (not exactly in that order) to Las Cruces, New Mexico. The old California house is sold—new house is in escrow. Meanwhile we (me, dog, spouse) are camped above the Mesilla Valley—material possessions on their way.

Last night the weather changed abruptly. Darkened skies oozed from behind the mountains. Lightning, thunder, and swift direction-changing winds engulfed the area and blew out ...

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