Forget-me-not

Vibrant had she always been, her

Energy

Rich with

Gracious wit, but

In that year her health

Sank low and  

She this lifetime had to quit.

Memories of beloved flowers,

Especially those she shared,

Inspire me

Not to forget that ours is

New each day

If we care and are

Conscious of our boundless gifts. Oh,

How those tiny blue petals remind me

That she is there.

For all who knew Linda.

Beginnings

His

Unconventional,

No nonsense

Direction in these most

Recent five-score days has

Evoked much talk, much fiery

Dissension. Are we all entering a new phase?

Say "Cheese!"

Creamy cheese with

An edible rind,

Made

En France, is a

Magnificent kind of treat that paired with

Berries, apples, and grapes

Engages the

Real epicure’s hungry mind, offering

The chance for a dreamy escape.

Food

Cooked

Or fresh, they’re

Meant for

Eating; we

Savor

Them at mealtime meetings.

In times

Between they are a snack,

Light and

Easily held in a

Sack.

Roasted...YUM!

Gastronomy includes this

Allium of spear-shaped cloves and

Rich aroma, easily grown, and,

Like shallot, onion, chive, and leek,

It can

Cause the consumer’s breath to reek.

Unbalanced

Balance is what this

Rude, crude leader doesn’t

Understand; his heavy hand in

This democracy is the

Epitome of hypocrisy.

What is...

Mindful

Of our

Responsibility to one

Another, we take the high road,

Leaving the other.