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Thomas Canull



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much like the ocean
gentle waves then stronger tides
grieving ebbs and flows.​
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brilliant orange to red
fall colors of the forest
year past put to bed.​


​geese taking to wing
ripples and shadows abound
winter soon settles.

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a glimpse of your smile
our eyes met then said good-bye
how brief some loves last.
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old man in mirror
you were not there yesterday
where did you come from?​


​how does time stand still
while moving on just the same
yesterday is lost. 
clouds slowly drift on
Fuji-san peeks through her veil
smiles then hides again.


early morning sun
rising over mountain ridge
flame of desert fire.​


​listen to the wind
wonder what secrets it holds
whispers in the night.
lighthouse leads me on
lost in the fog that surrounds
His light calls me home.


the sun will arise
the wind will blow where it may
moon comforts our sleep.​


​noise oft fills the air
yet the quiet drowns my soul
silence leaves me deaf
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​first frost on the trees
first taste of bitter cold winds
first night by the hearth. 


a brief one act play
you are the lead fate directs
God is the author. 

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each mountain you climb
prepares you for life's valleys
rest by the river. 

​series of moments
life is connected by time
vanishes like wind. 

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let yesterday go
your hope is in tomorrow
watch for the sunrise. 

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on a mountain top
was it the mountain that called
or was it the climb. 

​focus on sunsets
doorway to all tomorrows
take wing like God's doves. 

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trust is a strong bridge
built across a great abyss
of uncertainty.  

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the past is not there
do not try to re-connect
dreams cannot be hugged. 

​ripples on the pond
echoes of a moment past
darting dragonfly. 
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those not forgiving
burn the bridge of forgiveness
they must someday cross.  

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​distant mountain range
grasses dancing in the wind
one lone cloud drifts by. 

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​adept at silence

sounds ring hollow in my ears
a shattered bell 


listen carefully
a beautiful symphony
butterfly wings. 

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life should be easy
effortless words in a song
yet it always ends. 
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​life's dings adding up

your dream must not get away
hold fast the rudder. 

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gently flowing brook
the mistress of sudden storms
rampages with anger  


no cares in the world
pair of sun drenched turtles
basking on a rock 

​rain pelts the meadow
driving all the birds to nest--
trees outstretched arms 
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all the things you do
live long after you are gone
in all things think twice 


many pass through life
some stay in your memory
a few in your heart. 

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​emerald green pools 

her eyes as cold as her heart
take my breath away 


familiar lyrics
gently kiss the morning breeze
birds singing their songs 

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must have been a dream
that moment our souls touched
only sadness left. 

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flower by the road                       beautiful despite the dust
desert rose. 

life like a good book
cannot wait to get started
​wonder how it ends
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sun slid down the sky
slow moon rising takes it's place
respite from the world. 

a candle with age
gives off more vibrant light
​shadows in the dark

listen to the sound
silence echoes all around
quiet in the wood. 
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thunder you can hear
a storm you can almost feel
summer rumbles on. 

forgetful old man
memories lost over time
​your heart holds the best

​moon between pine trees
shadows dancing in the dark
shade of the moonlight. 

happy tears sad tears                  
God counts each and every one
​even those not shed

life's a brief one act play
you are the lead fate directs
​God is the author
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no need to see it
you hear the rain on tall grass
air is electric. 

sound of loneliness
beats like a drum in my head
echoes in my soul. 
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