Liilia Talts Morrison Poems

I remember afternoons
dusty screens and sunny reeds
lawns that needed watering
sandy lanes with sandspurs lined
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She spoke of turmeric and cheese
and cypress trees and yorkie dogs

She was a lonely woman
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There are those who sail the waters
trusting signs that nature brings
darkened clouds or skittish seabirds
and at night note steadfast stars
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While you are in my life
those few moments
we speak
sit together
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Take nothing for your journey
no scrip or staff or purse
go forth with what you're wearing
for better or for worse
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They glide in gorgeous motion
tonight's the night to dance
they've long anticipated
this grand ball of romance
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Like sea oats blown by every wind
my days and thoughts were reeling
As sand and grains of murky paths
so oft my dreams were stealing
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Childhood's cloak now falling
All protection fleeing
faced with bolts of lightning
of adult temptation
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Dusty curtains, tattered veils
Hidden corners, secret tales
Cobweb whispers, rusty nails
Cats curled up like furry snails
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In the morning days begin
In the evening candles dim
As you walk along life's way
Don't forget to stop and pray
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