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Today has been one of those deja-views days.

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Some people have deja-view moments…a passing glimpse of something making them feel like, “Hey, I have been here,” or “I have done this before.” Me too. None, however, that has lasted this long.

It started just after Mid-night. I took our basenji out for a late night stroll. The spring evening constitutional I hoped would help resolve an issue in my current story. While he sniffed about I noticed the air…it was still and smelled fresh, warm. Leaves, hung as solemn ornaments. Humidity was on the rise, I could feel it. Standing on the edge of grass and concrete, I gazed down Ken Dr. and felt the deja creep over me.
I lived in this neighborhood all my life. This view of street, trees, and star filled sky was familiar but last night it was surreal. I found myself in a summer’s night after a very hot day. The air felt sticky but cool. Dead still, no noise, not even from the nearby interstate or from the busy streets. Silence. At what point in time I do not know, but I felt young again.
Pepper rubbed against my leg, pulling me back. I did not want to leave. The place he wanted me to abandon was peaceful, familiar but yet different.
Inside the house, although with unlike furnishing, remains as it was back in my youth. Good friends lived here and I spent days to numerous to count in the yard or out on the porch.
My sleep was void of dreams. Several times a jolt woke me after a few minutes, or hours. I do not know what the jolt was. It felt like an electrical shock.

Now, along with the deja, the word “breathe” populates my thoughts. I pick up a book and the word jumps out at me. It is everywhere. Even while browsing through blogs. Don Charisma post today is about breathing, and Pink Floyds song, Breathe.
What this means I do not know. Something uncanny I suppose, but still not sure of its meaning. That is, if it holds a meaning. Sometimes I think I allow my imagination too much control.
Well, anyway, I will breathe and take things easy for the rest of the day. I wonder how long this feeling will last?

Ladies and Gentlemen, May I introduce to you Author Susanne Leist

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Ladies and Gentlemen, May I introduce to you Author Susanne Leist

Susanne Leist graduated with an MBA in finance. Her life has led her through the hectic commodities market and the number-crunching field of budgeting, but she always continued to read and daydream…which ultimately led to the fulfillment of her dream to put one of her stories on paper for everyone to enjoy. She currently lives on Long Island with her husband, two daughters, and Maltese dog.

Morning Dew

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Morning Dew

I see you in the morning,
I see you in the night,
I see you my dreams,
I want to hold you with all my might.

The ending is closing near,
The beginning is far away,
Still you are here with me,
Throughout the light of day.

In the dream of twilight,
I see your amazing grace,
Then in the glowing hours,
I sit and look upon your face,

You are always with me,
You are always near,
You shall not leave me,
Even though my heart does fear.

In the valley of shadows,
In the valley so deep,
You carry me homeward,
On your shoulder I do weep.

I see you in the morning,
I see you in the night,
I see you in my dreams,
I want to hold you with all my might.

Happy Mothers Day, Mom!

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Happy Mothers Day, Mom!

An Owl

She loved owls.
All sorts of them,
Filled her house,
Over flowing gems,

We gave them to her,
She sat them proud,
Displaying on shelf’s,
She laughed aloud.

When she passed,
We collected them all,
Hundreds we counted,
Some were on walls,

An owl hoots outside,
My window now,
It’s her voice I hear,
In the trees lofty boughs,

I lay and listen,
I fall asleep,
In my heart,
An owl I keep.