By Bruno Talerico
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More elusivethan the Tasmanian deviland more reclusivethan the underground-dwelling gila monster,more valuablethan the crown jewels,is the not-too-runnynot-too-firmperfectly cookedover-medium egg.© 2025 Bruno TalericoStafford challenge 146/365
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Worldly watchescan’t measure the significanceof time in nature. Compared to humanity’stick-tocking clock,natural time is slow.Before entering the natural worldI breathe deeply,To still my needy egoI put aside plans and let go of schedules.I allow myselfto become fully present.I prepare my self to acceptwhatever I encounter.I enter the gardenslowly, luxuriously, with the heart of a novice,…
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Your arrow hits the outer ring,closer to the bulls eyethan all those watchers,onlookers who never take a shot.© 2025 Bruno TalericoStafford challenge 144/365.
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Foxglove, poppies,peyote, mushrooms,cannabis, coca.Plant medicines,good for the souluntil man ‘purified”them into potions and pills.© 2025 Bruno TalericoStafford challenge 143/365.
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Another day on the third planetpossibly the first of many days or the very last one.Now is the time for gratitude.© 2025 Bruno TalericoStafford challenge 142/365.
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Sentinel quail on roof, calling it’s mate jackrabbit feeding on grassescrows chatting “wonder what’s new?”Cool morning air still, clear blue sky.Clover and tomato seedlings struggling into life.Shovel and rake propped against block wall, waiting for someone to pick them up. On a farm there’s never a shortage of work just a shortage of labor and…
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Insects that buzz and stingbirds that hover and humbefriend plantsarmed with spears barbs and hookschanting”You cannot pass without blood sacrifice.All who pass must do penance!:© 2025 Bruno TalericoStafford challenge 140/365.
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Hidden behind desert sandstonecoiled secrets of serpent wisdomadvise caution.Weary wanderers become wary at sounds of hiss and rattle, cautiously navigatingthe dusty invisible path that leads to madness—or the well of enlightenment.Unaware that the path of madnesseasily misleads towardtrails of temptation and torment.Most creatures in the dry lands bite or sting, most plants poke and grab.Unprepared…
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The saxophone serenadesoothes the soulwith airy sonnetsand meandering Jazzy rhythmsheart and feet coercedto synchronize.© 2025 Bruno TalericoStafford challenge 138/365
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gray sky diffuse lightlong day divided by raindeadly afternoon© 2025 Bruno TalericoStafford challenge 137/365.
Desert Dweller 