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GAOLER’S KEYS

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Universal Octopus

A poemopens a windowin the prison wall. If it’s not a poem,it’s just a pictureon the wall. Who paints pictureson the prison wallis surely in the gaoler’s pay. May all beings be happy!May they be free from ill will!May they … Continue reading →

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HIM, HER AND THEM

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Universal Octopus

A bare chestis a cooler wayon a hot daythan a string vest. Her husband’s pain’s a sword.And, again,though she sees and feels for himand keeps her love and cooks his meals for him,she is bored. It’s hard to be freeno … Continue reading →