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Executive Discretion

June 20, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Cline on the Constitution / Presidency

I took a little hiatus from Cline on the Constitution to recharge the old batteries. Lots happening at Supreme Court and elsewhere. Will try to catch my readers up over the next few weeks. Executive Power Out of the overheated debates on the situation at the border, lost among the shrieking and gnashing of […]

Porcelain

May 3, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Short Stories

Porcelain A short story by Phil Cline She climbed up on his lap, snuggling her little bottom right down on him, her arms around his neck, giggling “my big, big man, my big sweetie O.” Sonisay is happy today. A little flushed. Happy and indulgent. Again. Free with her kisses, her snuggles, her shy […]

Morning Moon

May 3, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

Morning Moon by Phil Cline Mist surrounds the morning moon Hovering above night’s remainder, Heaven’s pale reflection of regret. Dawn waits wet residue to dry, Moist women asleep, their legs languid, Carelessly spread, left apart-by the departed. The raucous evening’s promises redeemed Foolish jocularity shortened by haste of Dreaded day. Here any […]

Fresno State

April 26, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution

I have followed with interest the discussions regarding hateful tweets concerning Barbara Bush by a Fresno State college professor. As expected the President of the College declined to do anything. College presidents across the nation are not exactly distinguishing themselves with displays of courage and leadership no matter how embarrassing the conduct of their staff […]

The Old Stone Bridge

April 25, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Short Stories

The Old Stone Bridge It had not been a good morning. As Nick approached the narrow, single lane, bridge, he slowed his pick-up and pulled to the side of the road. He opened the door, slid off the seat, let his feet hit the ground and walked out onto the dirt shoulder of […]

Impatient of the Dawn

April 25, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Poetry

Impatient of the Dawn No new lease for the cabin in the wood, No replenishment for the lake At the bottom of the hill, No more apple slice Slipped between my lips, The taste crisp, crunched And savored like dew drops From a branch’s furthest tip, Only the lonely slap of my […]

Poem about Hemingway’s short stories

March 16, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Poetry

A good short story Like a dream, starts In the middle; Ends with a shake Of your shoulders Or a scream.

Before Life

February 26, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

Before Life Afloat snug in warm fluid for untold time Awaiting mine own age to emerge, Innocent, perfect, ready To preen, to pretend, to prance In seed plenum; shell, fossil, rock entombed An eternity. Inanimate to animate by a bit of water, A trowel, an earthquake shaking boulders loose To gambol, smash, crush, […]

The Preacher on the Other Side of My Window Pane

February 26, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

The Preacher on The Other Side of My Window Pane At his farthest touch, beyond A cold, translucent window pane, Smudged, scratched, etched by those Who passed this way many times ago He bends, squints to peer past Diaphanous curtains. At curious figures Moving, gamboling; busy on the other side At what he doesn’t know. […]

Due Process

February 13, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution / Due Process

Due Process The President of the United States recently questioned whether some people’s reputations and lives are being unfairly destroyed by public charges of misconduct, including allegations of domestic violence. He wondered withal Due Process? The persons he was referring to may indeed be guilty of what they are alleged to have done, […]

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