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Category: Musings

Dear Tuesday…

2021/01/19 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Tuesday, Tomorrow’s the day—cue it up. Love, Kevin (19 January 2021)

Posted in Musings, WritingTagged Dear Tuesday, January 2021, letters to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Monday…

2021/01/18 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Monday, Off to an early start, I see. Love, Kevin (18 January 2021)

Posted in Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Monday, January 2021, love notes to the days of the week, year 8

A long day after a long night (a poem)

2021/01/17 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

A report from the other side. I threw up in my mouth a littleas I lay my head on the pillow The electricity was still outso the house was cold I had plenty of blanketsbut wished I had moreso I would feel held, if not warm I slept in until 11:30—but I didn’t get to [...]

Posted in Life, Musings, Poetry, WritingTagged January 2021, poem, poetry

Dear Sunday…

2021/01/17 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Sunday, The countdown continues. Love, Kevin (17 January 2021)

Posted in General/Miscellany, Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Sunday, January 2021, love notes to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Saturday…

2021/01/16 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Saturday, There’s always something else, isn’t there? Love, Kevin (16 January 2021)

Posted in Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Saturday, January 2021, letters to the days of the week, year 8

Cornered (a poem)

2021/01/15 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

A more abstract view. From the floorboardsjust beyond the lightconstriction is eyes looking throughand looking past Blisters form but do not callous over This is what new shoes always do When new shoesbecome old shoesbut never completely break inthe gait becomes a hobblethe step becomes a limp Shoulders hunch A hardened view of the worldturns [...]

Posted in Life, Musings, Poetry, WritingTagged January 2021, poem, poetry

Exploded view (excerpt) (a poem)

2021/01/15 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

From a longer poem; I’m not yet sure the first part is necessary. 5In the days sincewe have seen the crowdswith their flags and their hats We have seen new atrocitiesfrom new anglescut up for consumptionafter being dumped like sides of beefon a walk-in freezer table And we have consumed 6We have listened to the [...]

Posted in Life, Musings, Poetry, WritingTagged January 2021, poem, poetry

Dear Friday…

2021/01/15 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Friday, Too early. At least there’s sumo and coffee. Love, Kevin (15 January 2021)

Posted in Musings, WritingTagged Dear Friday, January 2021, letters to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Thursday…

2021/01/15 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Thursday, Sorry to have missed you. Wednesday was a bit more demanding than usual. Love,Kevin (15 January 2021)

Posted in Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Thursday, January 2021, late, love notes to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Wednesday…

2021/01/13 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Wednesday, A little too much. Let’s try to keep it brief next time, okay? Love, Kevin (13 January 2021)

Posted in Musings, WritingTagged Dear Wednesday, January 2021, letters to the day of the week, year 8

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