Sunday, July 31, 2016

Playing hooky


Fast they swim
In all kinds of water; their
Schools
Have no desks, but perhaps they oughta?





Saturday, July 30, 2016

Peppers


Capsicum
Have different heat;
Indeed, their
Little seeds might
Irritate eyes or
Singe tongues, but oh, what a spicy treat. 


Friday, July 29, 2016

Valued seasoning


Sodium, a prized
Alimentary mineral, is
Liked by many; its
Trade was essential.

With thanks to Tina H. and Erik and Adeline P.

















Salt Creek Recreation Area, Clallam County, Washington State

Thursday, July 28, 2016

On being human


Genuine goodness
Resonates in
Actions kind and fair, truly
Caring, sharing love with
Everyone everywhere.


Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Tipping point


Grounded in reality,
Resolved, and with mettle, those
Involved will not for what’s
Typical settle. 

Thank you, Meryl Streep


Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Special times


Frolicking through a wide array of
Unplanned travel and spontaneous play
Neatly describes a splendiferous birthday. 


Inspired by JRA

Monday, July 25, 2016

Actions speak louder than words


This week’s political palaver,
An agenda of stirring oration, will
Likely anger the other side, well
Known for their own fabrication.



Sunday, July 24, 2016

Meow 1997-2016


Cleo enjoyed life for
A very long
Time.

She is survived by her brother, Henri, the little marshmallow.





















Saturday, July 23, 2016

Essential insects


Buzzing among the flowers
Each day, they
Exquisitely make life
Sweet, not sour.



Friday, July 22, 2016

When one closes, another…


Destined to be
Open, ajar, or closed, the
Options hinge on the
Relevance supposed.



Thursday, July 21, 2016

A kernel of truth?


Even now,
Vast
Areas are
Producing lots
Of humid air as
The corn grows taller; the
Region is
Awash in a seemingly
Never-ending
Summer cycle of
Plants sweating
In the field under the
Raging inferno of
A blazing sun;
The heat
Index rises, perhaps prompting
Ornery behavior. Corn does
Not make it hotter.




Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Where the heart is


Here
Or there, wherever loved ones are
Makes any dwelling place as dear as the
Evening Star.


Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Pizza!


Zesty pepperoni with mushrooms
And cheese is a combo that’s sure to please.


Monday, July 18, 2016

Pumped up


Political posturing, totally
Orchestrated,
Makes for
Preposterous perspectives.


Sunday, July 17, 2016

Hey!


Yes, I’m here;
Of that be sure.


Saturday, July 16, 2016

Portico


Pass through the
Open way to a world of
Relaxation; be
Content, feel safe, for
Here there’s no vexation.


Friday, July 15, 2016

Thou and more


You were once a throng,
Especially in ancient song.


Thursday, July 14, 2016

Happy Bastille Day!


French citizens
On this day
Remember
The date
Revolution
Erupted; they had their
Say and
Soon democracy was here to stay.


When I first posted this, I had no idea of the terror that was gripping the city of Nice, France. To those who suffered and those who still suffer from this senseless act, I send love and wishes for peace of mind, body, and spirit.




Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Pairings


You might be aware that this is
Also an Asian pear.


Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Wanted


Gracious, pleasing, of good birth,
Each of them is full of mirth;
Nice, compassionate,
Tender, kind, they are
Lenient, of an
Even mind.


Monday, July 11, 2016

Good for word games


X out this 1/100 dong; it’s
Unused, except perhaps in song.


Sunday, July 10, 2016

Celebrating


Part of a story or where one’s
Laid to rest,
Oh Dad, we hope you enjoyed
The visit and good-hearted jest.

In honor of Harry Charles Moore.




Saturday, July 9, 2016

The curse of despair


Worry
Only makes it worse.


According to Merriam-Webster’s The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, Fourth Edition, this is an alternate spelling of ‘woe.’ One website offers the definition of ‘curse.’

Friday, July 8, 2016

Vielen Dank, Johannes Brahms


Repose of the
Eternal kind
Quite literally,
Uniquely quiets the mind;
Indeed, great oeuvres
Expressing sorrow
May from the composer’s own life borrow. 

In honor of Annie G., whose voice is like a crystal bell.




Thursday, July 7, 2016

Pronoun


Use as the plural first person dative and you’ll
Surely show that you’re a native.


Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Freeze is to froze as squeeze is to…


Squeezing oranges yesterday is said in
Quite an
Unusual way; sometimes it’s fun to throw
Out convention and
Zero in on fun
Expressions.

Thank you, Hannah T.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Beau chapeau


This
Revolutionary style
In hats had
Corners cocked
On three sides,
Revealing the wearer’s
Newest wig and
Easier to carry inside.

Thank you, Rose A.


Monday, July 4, 2016

Happy Fourth of July!


Piping, drumming
Along
The street in
Rhythmic demonstration, the band
Instills a stirring sense
Of excited anticipation;
The Fourth of July
Is a reminder of our
Country’s determination.




Sunday, July 3, 2016

The "loneliest number"?


Unique in a universe of souls one is so
Named, one is sole.


Saturday, July 2, 2016

Happy Anniversary


Clap your hands to
Express appreciation,
Lift your voices to
Exclaim
Best wishes,
Raise your glasses 
And toast
This couple with
Exuberant congratulations!


In honor of Helen and Bill A.


Friday, July 1, 2016

More hesitation


Uh… well, you see… this
Might be about uncertainty.