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Chris Gaither

Chris Gaither

Haiku

Not much has changed but
now I’m a glass is ten per–
cent full kind of guy

Other works by Chris Gaither...
I Cut Myself While Craving

The three day seminar culminated with walking across smooth sea glass and still cutting our feet
Mr. Perfect Married His Perfect Woman: Mrs. Honest & Loyal

For a human being Every day starts with a question– What mistake will I learn from to… For as long as I can remember My answer has been
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait Together

The best way to feel in control even though all control is an illusion is to stand in a line
Time After Time

Writing history is hard especially when it’s about the past
KLM is Gonna Shock You

In 2019 KLM Airlines began advertising that you should take the train instead; it felt like being asked to open up the marriage
Happiness, H-A-P-P-I-N-E-S-S, Happiness

Whoever said It’s lonely at the top must have never had their own spelling group in third grade
Who Are You Talking to When You’re Talking to Yourself?

Every ego is a God complex And like you I almost had myself convinced that I am who I am
Growing Pains Are Physical; Growing Pain Is Spiritual

I had previously asserted that The only thing bigger than my ego Is God’s plan for me This remains the case But I would add that
My Parents Were Afraid I’d Become an Artist; I’m Afraid So I Became an Artist

People think artists are painting, dancing, writing, or… when really they’re all whistling past the graveyard
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Relationships Begin with Chemistry and End with Alchemy, but Where Chemistry Is a Science, Alchemy Is a Mystery: The Work of Marriage Is Never Done, Which Is How It’s Done

If the honeymoon is over And things have gone leaden Rejoice, you have a lot of work to… Which is known as the golden age
Post Everything– Churn, Churn, Churn. There’s No Offseason– Churn, Churn, Churn.

I like positive reinforcement As much as the next guy And the next guy Gets a lot of likes So, it’s back to the grindstone
Connect the Dots or Connect the Bots, the Choice Is Ours

Freedom looks like Total autonomy When really, it’s The deepest connection
I Had a Dream that I went to Sleep Without Taking My Contacts Out but When I Woke Up I Remembered that I Only Wear Reading Contacts and I Haven’t Been Able to Find Any Good Books

Finding God is like that feeling… When you look everywhere for your… But can’t find them anywhere Until you realize they are on your… They don’t have a word for this fe…
My Epic Poem: Chapter 1,972

I’ve been gaining valuable experie… In on-the-job training It’s a big job But somebody’s got to do it– I’m learning how to predict the fu…
Haiku

The older that I get, the more wanton lust looks like wanting for love



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