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Summit Thoughts

November 30, 2016 //  by Terra Osterling

I am not below ground. I am far up above in the sky, on a peak of rock. On the peak of me. Getting here was not guaranteed. Climbing over rocks and logs, feet moving over loose stone, knotty roots, and slick pine needles. A push from behind is needed to surmount a sizeable boulder. …

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Controlling Substance

High test is the only one for me.

November 6, 2015 //  by Terra Osterling

I quit you because we didn’t agree, At the gut level. Life was fine enough, and I was strong and resolved; You were close by, every day, But, I didn’t “need” you. Truly. Your Cousin Sugar still comes by, Ours a sweet, warm, pedestrian relationship. You, I knew, could slay me. With you, it is …

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Melanoma Winter: In Poetry

March 16, 2014 //  by Terra Osterling

The past six weeks have been stressful and emotional. Two major surgeries in 2 1/2 weeks is also tough on the body. In total, I’ve endured two rounds of general anesthetic, two sets of stitches and/or staples, countless IV and syringe pokes, and almost three days admitted to the hospital. Four weeks ago, I was …

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Adventures in Babysitting: An Ode

October 20, 2013 //  by Terra Osterling

We are coming to your house – We are staying overnight! Columbus Day adventure: Two boys, The Aunt – it will be an Autumn delight! We are here, we are well-rested, Let us “help” The Uncle run the hot grill! We will watch Harry Potter here, While you watch the zombie premiere there – Can …

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Summer Labors No More

September 1, 2013 //  by Terra Osterling

Dearest sun: Your hue has softened — The color of organic egg yolks, Dipping below the tree line, Hushing evening earlier each day. Dearest crickets: You chirp for your next mate, saying, “Hey girl, come find your summer love!” But your abundant song, for me, is a melancholy Reminder: this season grows short. Dearest morning: …

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Summer: Commence!

June 23, 2013 //  by Terra Osterling

Cut-off jeans! How I’ve missed you! Sock-less feet in Crocs… (…don’t hate, wearing your flip-flops.) Sweaty bottle at my elbow: Summer! Cut grass, boxwood & peonies — Bicycle tires — Sealer on a hot driveway — Charcoal burning under your burgers: These are fragrances of… Summer! Blockbuster superhero movie in a chilly theater. Waiting in …

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Sprung

April 28, 2013 //  by Terra Osterling

A little sun A little rain Grass is first to wake – The landscape no longer plain! Standing tall daffodils Hyacinth And tulips – “Okay, it’s time to DO this!” So why am I in here tapping these keys? It’s warm It’s transformed And I have to pull up a million little trees…

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Show You(r) Green

March 17, 2013 //  by Terra Osterling

Time is short now, As days grow longer. By decree! – (Though, It’s not the hurrying of clock hands Or calendar squares crossed off That makes it so.) Time is short, Never enough. And, time is long. Time is both – Time is neither. Time is, Our waiting… Our… Waiting. Time. Time is, Never what …

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