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I. Mindfulness [ mahynd - fuh l-nis] noun: a technique in which one focuses one's full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them. Judge [juhj] verb: to infer, think, or hold as an opinion; conclude about or assess. Opinion [ uh - pin - yuh n) noun: a belief or judgement that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. Insufficient [in- suh - fish - uh nt] adjective: deficient in force, quality, or amount; inadequate. Quality [ kwol -i-tee] noun: character or nature, as belonging to or distinguishing a thing. Thing [thing] noun: some entity, object, or creature that is not or cannot be specifically designated or precisely described. Object [ ob -jikt] noun: a thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed. Person [ pur -suh n] noun: a human being, whether an adult or child. Child [chahyld] noun: a person between birth and full growth; a boy or girl. Growth [gro...

Liquid life drip drips through her vein Silly needle: suck the death out ; insisting she drink from your aseptic spout makes her ankles swell I swallow my gaze with shame Hands in lap, smelling of sanitizer, as if to say “I am your friend, no we haven’t met.” Pencilled in till nine Beautiful creature, just past forty nine With innocence taken, does youth come in vain “A winter storm's brewing,” for something to say Gaunt, sterile windows shut all nature out “No snow for me this time: no boots, what a shame” With lopsided smile that makes my throat swell Today's blood test's harvest glistens and swells Stroking the screen, her redhead at nine She laughs, her robe opens with none left for shame I bend down to close it, know it’s in vain I open her juice, sponge spills and throw out Mostly speak softly till nothing's left to say “You look good this morning!” white lying, I say “Thank you” at pause comes a grimace, “feel s’well...