That child-like voice

and innocent demeanor

won’t amend bad behavior.

~

When dissembling stops

true amends can begin but

nothing changes until then.

As the snow slowly

loses its pristine, white sheen,

is there something to be gleaned?

~

As with everything,

purity loses luster

the longer it a-lingers.

You’re not paranoid

if, in actuality,

they are out to take you down.

~

But you can stay calm

 and let their absurdity

shine on national t.v.

The birds are very 

clear: ” Go to the store. Look. Buy

some birdfeed. Winter draws near.”

~

Bird’s all a Twitter,

demanding we meet its needs;

hungering for attention.

Hercules labored.

Conspicuously absent

was shoveling snow.

~

Or all the mundane

daily tasks that those who care

do regularly.

We are skidding on

thin ice literally and

figuratively.

~

Skidding and skating,

even on the thinnest ice,

sure beats falling through.

Drawing a deep breath

opens up many options

beyond those deafening screams.

~

A good response to

tweets from individual

referred to as # 1.

Just a reminder.

Seventy-six years ago,

your awesome mother was born.

~

How many more ’til

she begins to acquire

a patina of wisdom?

What one can not be

is all things for all people

no matter how hard one tries.

~

That’s indeed true, but

you have tried to give your best.

That’s more than enough.

Our first scattering

of snow, pretty, but to all

kids’ dismay, it will not stay.

~

A fleeting dusting

to be sure, but winter’s young.

I’m trusting more is coming.