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Trapped in Glass

09.13.18 Posted in today's words by

Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Family” (July 2018).  Trapped in Glass By Murray Dunlap The ease of lofty plans The melody of a lullaby Cutting a sail to sleep Obvious incompletion of sanity Quiet tremors in a world gone mad Thoughts cut like wire In the palm of your hand The […]


Family

07.09.18 Posted in today's words by

Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Vulnerable” (June 2018). Family By Murray Dunlap Deliver my soul from pain Keep the angel at my wing Express apology to those hurt Empathy in the wake of my wrongs A better man, I choose correctly Better decisions Better life Healing is remuneration My revelation: God […]


Vulnerable

06.07.18 Posted in today's words by

Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Boats are in my Blood” (April 2018).  Vulnerable By Murray Dunlap Having moved past weakness Past broken promises Failed attempts I come to realize that my vulnerability Is my greatest asset I was weak and afraid, but I am resilient and strong I will use my […]


Boats Are in My Blood

04.13.18 Posted in today's words by

Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Damselfish of Hope” (March 2018). Boats Are in My Blood By Murray Dunlap Boats are in my blood An ebbing tide drifts out Pulling me with it Shipbuilding gave our start Motors propelled the family Then the war led us astray But a Sunfish brought […]


The Damselfish of Hope

03.13.18 Posted in today's words by

Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Forward We March” (January 2018).  The Damselfish of Hope By Murray Dunlap A fish, new in these shallows Darts behind black stone An outcropping of pain The Damselfish of hope The time to heal Eases into saltwater swells The need for hope Swims in as faith […]


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