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e.e. cummings – who knows if the moon’s

September 13, 2016September 14, 2016 ~ Peyman A. ~ Leave a comment

Two - 10/2/15 who knows if the moon’s by e.e. cummings who knows if the moon’s a balloon,coming out of a keen city in the sky—filled with pretty people? (and if you and i should get into it,if they should take me and take you into their balloon, why then we’d go up higher with … Continue reading e.e. cummings – who knows if the moon’s

Danna Faulds – Awakening Now

September 13, 2016September 14, 2016 ~ Peyman A. ~ 1 Comment

One - 10/1/15 Awakening Now Danna Faulds Why wait for your awakening? Do you value your reasons for staying small more than the light shining through the open door? Forgive yourself, Forgive yourself. Now is the only time you have to be whole. Now. Now is the sole moment that exists to live in the … Continue reading Danna Faulds – Awakening Now

Zero – I like Poetry

September 13, 2016September 14, 2016 ~ Peyman A. ~ Leave a comment

Zero 10/1/15 I like poetry, I like to read it, write it, eat it, drink it, I like what poetry does I like how it feels on my lips, I like it when it is stuck on my mustache Or when it's slippery on my fingers I like to crush it in my mouth and … Continue reading Zero – I like Poetry

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