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April 8, 2023 · 11:21 pm

Present (Randyjw; April 8, 2023)

My life story unfolds before me

Somehow, I never had a handle on it

tipping the apple cart

and the world going awry

Knowing I should be brave enough

to stand up and do the right thing

But fearfulness and cowardice

my call signs

and not feeling good about it

but letting the disgust and cosmos flow

My presence just kinking up the natural order of things

I want them to go back to the way they were,

The best way, I guess, is without me

Still trying to send my love, in thought, to all

Hoping they feel it, but as the operator, and acting like I’m on the receiving end, I envision them all saying… yeah, right —

it’s not the words, it’s the deeds

I miss everybody in my life

Those relationships need to stay just as they are

regardless of the way things have changed

seasons come and go

marching forward and back again

There’s a photo of me

among the milkweed blooms

I was anxious, you can see

Black sweater, white piping, grey pants

When I’d swing on the swings,

I was really free

At the back wall, by the door

Trying for an aerial,

but hurting my finger

in the parking lot

oh, dear; why didn’t I look?

How did I wind up in her car?

(and, no; that wasn’t me, but just the same…)

And why did this all come to be?

And how ’bout that big, beautiful tree?

I do wish my birth

had never been like this wretched curse

I should come with a big warning sign

Hazardous to your health

I wish we could turn back the clock

and you all could just pick up where I dropped off

a big skull and crossbones

a Wrong Way sign

and “X” me right out

So much in a name, you know

Why that one?

What’s going on?

Yes, I was the mistake

and you all were right, after all

We’re all so intertwined

some, in particular

Everyone, combined

But, for some,

and for some reason, now

there are things that seem to be clear

I’m seeing you (all), now, in the parts of my life

and I know you were always there

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June 24, 2016 · 5:17 am

Bento Box

Bento Box (Randyjw; June 24, 2016)

I like classy

I like kitschy

I like ones that

look like kitties

I like shiny

Do you, too?

Which one is the

One for you?

How to rate?

Selection varies

Is this date?

Or:

One You’ll Marry!?

Bento boxes are becoming all the rage beyond their origin in Japan. Long a staple in Japanese tradition, they’re also way more interesting conversation-starters than plain, ‘ole see-through plastic containers. They can be single- or multi-tiered, and make great take-along packing totes for your picnic or worklunch. Additionally, they make nice gifts to present to that esteemed colleague, mentor, friend, or co-worker, and are a proverbial gift for the person who has everything, or the hard to select for. They make an artistic statement, and are both thoughtful and usually appropriate as a gift for that special someone.

Do you know of someone special you’d like to send or give a token of appreciation to? Thinking of ideas for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or holiday gift? Then, consider a bento box; it’s a practical and considerate item to present to someone appreciated in your life.

I found a few cool ones at these two sites on the web: japancentre.com, and bentoandco.com (Bento&Co.). I put together a little collage from each company to give you an idea of the variety and pricing of these unique gift ideas. Hope it inspires!

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