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A Marriage

Posted on 2023/02/13 by Bartholomew Barker

Over the wires your voicecame leaping into my earlike a sparkling rainbow Me in my hotel roomyou on the front porchenjoying the evening breeze We talk as though we’re holding handsafter a long day— sharing our warmthdespite the miles traveled … Continue reading →

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Honeymoon

Posted on 2021/06/07 by Bartholomew Barker

Honeymoon They stand hip deep in the oceanawaiting the wave’s crescendo It doesn’t care how much they loveeach other— it will wash over them and they will either stand strongor be swept out to sea (For two prompts: LP’s June … Continue reading →

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Checkmate

Posted on 2020/06/16 by Bartholomew Barker

Checkmate I taught my wife chess too well. She countered all my moves with ease. “Chinese or pizza tonight?” I don’t care. “Pick one.” Okay— Chinese. “Let’s get pizza.” There were also good times— long talks on hikes with dogs, … Continue reading →

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Dangerous

Posted on 2018/04/21 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt, write a danger poem. There are various levels of danger out there–from physical danger to the danger of being discovered doing something you shouldn’t (or doing something that might embarrass you–or someone else). Even the act of … Continue reading →

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