Playing hooky

Fast they swim

In all kinds of water; their

Schools

Have no desks, but perhaps they oughta?

Peppers

Capsicum

Have different heat;

Indeed, their

Little seeds might

Irritate eyes or

Singe tongues, but oh, what a spicy treat. 

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

On being human

Genuine goodness

Resonates in

Actions kind and fair, truly

Caring, sharing love with

Everyone everywhere.

Tipping point

Grounded in reality,

Resolved, and with mettle, those

Involved will not for what’s

Typical settle. 

Thank you, Meryl Streep

Special times

Frolicking through a wide array of

Unplanned travel and spontaneous play

Neatly describes a splendiferous birthday. 

Inspired by JRA

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.

Meow 1997-2016

Cleo enjoyed life for

A very long

Time.

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

Essential insects

Buzzing among the flowers

Each day, they

Exquisitely make life

Sweet, not sour.

When one closes, another…

Destined to be

Open, ajar, or closed, the

Options hinge on the

Relevance supposed.

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.

Where the heart is

Here

Or there, wherever loved ones are

Makes any dwelling place as dear as the

Evening Star.

Pizza!

Zesty pepperoni with mushrooms

And cheese is a combo that’s sure to please.

Pumped up

Political posturing, totally

Orchestrated,

Makes for

Preposterous perspectives.

Hey!

Yes, I’m here;

Of that be sure.

Portico

Pass through the

Open way to a world of

Relaxation; be

Content, feel safe, for

Here there’s no vexation.

Thou and more

You were once a throng,

Especially in ancient song.

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.

Pairings

You might be aware that this is

Also an Asian pear.

Wanted

Gracious, pleasing, of good birth,

Each of them is full of mirth;

Nice, compassionate,

Tender, kind, they are

Lenient, of an

Even mind.

Good for word games

X out this 1/100 dong; it’s

Unused, except perhaps in song.

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.

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.’

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.

Pronoun

Use as the plural first person dative and you’ll

Surely show that you’re a native.

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.

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.

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.

The "loneliest number"?

Unique in a universe of souls one is so

Named, one is sole.

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.

More hesitation

Uh… well, you see… this

Might be about uncertainty.