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what we’re reading- july 23, 2019

we don’t always read poetry. a little fiction is always a fun diversion. we just finished “The Lies of Locke Lamora” by Scott Lynch. this fantasy novel takes you on a thrilling adventure. Lynch’s mastery of storytelling really shows because you will find yourself holding your breath in anticipation. this is the first in a series of books about the Gentleman Bastards. this book was originally purchased by Orion Books and was published in both the US and the UK. the next book is already on our bedside table.

Goodnight, Taj Mahal by Andre Peltier

Deep below earth, clay and sand, deep below roots and aquifers, it lies in wait. Like that silent coyote stalking her white-tailed deer through the brush, it waits patiently and

contain by Megan Cartwright

verb past tense: contained; past participle: contained 1. have or hold (someone or something) within. Similar: hold carry To have and to hold in our own microcosm, constructed of hope.

Listening to Words by Mona Mehas

Listening to words out of touch cross lily pads, one to the next my rules, a tiny picture frame debt of honor, repay the gift. Headlights illuminate the path listening

Blooming by Elizabeth Gade

Some days are easy and some days are exhausting the days you have to dig through the muck inside take more hits than a heavyweight prize fighter cling to life

Pomegranate Rose by Laura Peña

I want to feed this delicacy To my concubine A tiny spoonful at a time I want to watch the luscious sorbet Linger on the tip of her tongue Melt

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