Lite-Brite Day, a poem

It’s a lite-brite day, with the sky a steely grey,

The breeze is a wet kiss that quickly dries away,

And you want to walk faster just so you can see more of it,

Taste the old plaster and the metal and the charge of it,

Floating in tiny sparks that land on your tongue in it:

And everything that is good is good. And you see a friend and you wave through the window and you sigh heavy and full and you walk forward and you rest in your heart and you know that God is Good.

And the wails aren’t anywhere but the news, the deaths are everywhere but here-

The Life is continually short, and the Breath comes for all in unequal strides-

The Life is continually short, and the Breath staggers in the chest across the finish-

The Life is terribly long, and the Breath sustains and sings within-

The Song doesn’t stop until one. Final. Beat.

Song of Songs, Day of Days, Lord of Lords, Breath of Breaths.

My Review of Terrasoles Baja Flip-Flops - Men's - 2009 Closeout

Originally submitted at REI

The Terrasoles Baja flip-flops are the perfect choice for warm-weather outings.

Terrasoles Baja Flip-Flops - Men's - 2009 Closeout

Broke after a few semi-glorious weeks

By Ryknoe from Dallas, TX on 3/8/2011

 

2out of 5

Sizing: Feels half size too small

Width: Feels true to width

Pros: Great with Jeans, Lightweight, Stylish

Cons: One twisty step-SNAP, Strap Chafes, Wears Out Easily

Best Uses: Casual Wear, Beach, Work

Describe Yourself: Casual, Alternative

These are great for nice, low-stress walking only. If you trust them to any slope or mis-step down off a curb (like I did) they're likely to break.

But 10 points for grooviness. And the stitching at the big toe is cool, as is the brown/green color combo. Tis pity they broke.

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