"Zee's Dumplings"



Are just biscuits gone wrong.

You worried and kneaded it too much,

Stirred too long, rolled too flat, floured excessively.

And then as if you thought you could hide a mistake

You drowned them in chicken soup.

Dumplings are my favorite,

And yours are the best.





"Jewelweed"



Also called touch-me-not,

Its sap a cure for poison ivy's spreading itch.

Shy flowers hang below branches

Like orange-yellow eyes obscured by

Leafy lashes and lids.

It grows in rich ground and deep or dappled shade.

It doesn't transplant well.

It self-sows with a lavish

Projectile of seed.





"Ghost Stories On the River"



In the murky world of collective fantasy

It is no surprise the dead are often

Accompanied by the sounds of water

Squishing footsteps, gurgles, and such,

Could be spiritual visitation or improper plumbing.



Tales cling to Sally's Rock and the

Devil's Side Saddle in the Barren River.

The widow's walk on Riverview reverberates

With stories.  These stories lead to others, there are

Pond drownings and Civil War soldiers caught mid-stream.



Mysterious things emerge from swamps.

Currents in blue holes and cave streams

Capture and hold their victims, and us

As we listen.





"Disclaiming Poetry"



This information is not official.

Do not take internally.

Prizes are not transferable.

If symptoms occur or persist

Shake well and consult.

Stay on the trail.  This side up.

Do not puncture or expose to heat.

Some assembly required.

Reactions may vary.  Keep dry.

Measurements are approximate.

Rashes and seizures are possible.

Resemblances are coincidental, living or dead.

Use with caution.  Wear goggles.

Close before striking.  Handle with care.

Batteries are not included.

Be sure to tighten nut securely.

Contents may have settled during shipping.

Avoid extremes of heat and cold.

Management assumes no responsibility.

Objects are closer than they appear.

Read in a well ventilated place.

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