Category Archives: Nature

Kingdom Come, (Robbed a day before the Kings Come=Balthazar, Helliborus, Faith)

A few days into the New Year 2012, I arrived at work earlier than normal, delighted at my good luck to find a parking space in the blue zone in Basel (which means I may stay parked the whole day)….cool….. right outside across the street in … Continue reading

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Still

  —(copyright)All photos and poetry by whenquiet…— Ever notice that time keeps movin’ on? Ever felt tremendous peace when you’re the only one at home? Ever heard the wind whistle through the rafters of your home Carrying tales from far away? … Continue reading

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No Ways Tired

Don’t Feel No Ways Tired, He leadeth me beside the still waters…. my cup runneth over….

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when the candle burns unattended

who do you turn to when no one seems to know the answer? you are told this, you are told that but the truth dodges like a fly you are trying to swack when the business of the chaos just … Continue reading

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exactly where you are

just that perfect place …you are embraced by your favorite sweater, cuddled in your favorite jeans and sneakers,  inclined back in your favorite summer lounge chair, and the one of the last wonderful suns of October is right where you want it, and … Continue reading

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Masako, Where are you?

Masako, The last time I heard your voice you phoned to congratulate me on President Barack Obama’s victory. That has been awhile. I thought so deeply of you two weeks ago I phoned the Eurythmy school in Dornach, Switzerland to inquire about … Continue reading

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Black Link in the Chain

Black Link of the Chain By Anna Rene Greene Dell’Era Written January 7, 2011 The sparrow awakens me with his chirp Again, a returned resume waits in my mailbox I hold back a burp I am an educated opinionated black … Continue reading

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BE STILL

it was just a small knot on the lower portion of my neck…just a little bit to the right of the jugular vein…my girlfriend and husband told me to leave it alone…to stop rubbing it..but it’s a bit difficult to ignore something … Continue reading

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Dear Aunt Joan

Dear Aunt Joan If I could have you here for a day I would drive you to Mariastein in Switzerland If I had to, I would carry you down the steps into the “Grotte” Where legend has it, a small … Continue reading

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WOMEN SHIFTING PAST EXIT(Imprisoned Smiles)

The women of Mae Hong Son, Thailand continue to partake of a custom initiated by the men hundreds of years ago. According to our guide, this custom was initiated so that the men can hear when their women sexually stray.  These resplendent, … Continue reading

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