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Author: Lenny Wells

The Cardinal

Manning the grill one lazy, late spring evening Smoke billowing from the dripping grease That fell from our hamburgers I … Continue reading The Cardinal

When The End of The World Comes

When the end of the world comes I hope its end comes quickly A peaceful crossing in the night In … Continue reading When The End of The World Comes

Westminster Abbey

Ten hours in London On an ashen day of spring Found me beneath the spires With gargoyles staring down Tongues … Continue reading Westminster Abbey

Blackbirds on A Winter Evening

Creatures of the evening Playing light upon the air Throbbing feathers together on a copper sky A coordinated, leaderless throng … Continue reading Blackbirds on A Winter Evening

The Gloaming

Another work day has come to a close A time when its ok to retreat into ourselves and our own … Continue reading The Gloaming

On The Way To Bainbridge

Down along the roads In the cracks and crevices Of south Georgia that are so hidden away You feel you … Continue reading On The Way To Bainbridge

The Shop

Its time to sell it. The roof leaks and is caked with so many layers of tar that any more … Continue reading The Shop

The Fawn

While looking over a farm I was hoping to buy A newborn fawn rose from the pasture edge Mother doe … Continue reading The Fawn

An Association With Birds

I don’t know what happened to them or how they always seemed to end up in our yard. Most likely … Continue reading An Association With Birds

The Grafters

Graft, you men of patience In your stooping over And your reaching up In the alchemy Of your touch There … Continue reading The Grafters

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