
A washed out eclipse,
none the less, provides a chance
to capture dynamic clouds.
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Even though you did
not get what you were looking
for, look what you got!
A washed out eclipse,
none the less, provides a chance
to capture dynamic clouds.
~
Even though you did
not get what you were looking
for, look what you got!
Toward the end of day,
the sun briefly waved hello
then hurriedly disappeared.
~
Apollo’s stately
pace across the firmament
hid by Aeolian’s shrouds.
It has been so long
since we’ve dined without children,
I nearly called you to task!
~
I thought I noticed
a stern look on your face that
reminded me of my dad.
Knox cautions me not
to let the slow drizzle
dampen my mood, stop our walk.
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My dogs had a ball
running in the dog park mist
but their owners missed the joy.
What tangled chaos
arises from deception
even with best intentions.
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To avoid tangles
and chaos, try an honest,
creative approach.
They say they care for
the unborn, but once born they
and their moms are on their own.
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What they care about
is a shrinking labor force
and shrinking majority.
A tank full of gas
and nothing to do but drive!
Behold the freedom of youth!
~
Such freedom comes with
youth and retirement. Ah,
how I long for the latter!
When Knox is asked, “What
is your shtick, he picks one up,
but indicates they’re all his.
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It’s unique to him,
at least in our family,
his shtick with any he finds.
Sodden spring leaves
can not dampen the joyous
celebration of mothers.
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Good mothering is
something we all need and it
can come from many sources.
The rain fails to wash
away Knox’ and my pleasure
in our evening walk.
~
Cold spring rain hardly
seems conducive to pleasure
for walking dogs or owners.
Rollercoaster rides.
Really only fun and games
in Amusement parks.
~
It is no fun when
thoughts, emotions, and events
take us for unwelcome rides.
Today I longed to
be shiftless, but I couldn’t
make the necessary shifts.
~
You really must stop
making any kind of shift
if you want to be shiftless!
In how many ways
can our faith in government
and our leaders be betrayed?
~
We the people must
be faithful in holding them
and ourselves accountable.
Tonight’s crescent moon
held its full self in its arms
as the clouds whispered goodnight.
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When our shadow basks
in our own reflected glow,
we remember we exist.
With the coming Spring,
dormant bodies awaken
shedding death-like patinas
~
May we remember
Spring’s eternal renewal
when our day darkens.
Some things mean a lot
even though they may not be
of cosmic significance.
~
Who’s to say just what
constitutes significance
in the cosmic scheme of things?
All things considered,
I suppose there’s greater sins
than not starting a poem?
~
You might ask the great
Creator who might suggest
non-writers anonymous.
Disposing of stuff
I never used and forgot
I had. Feeling much lighter.
~
But one day, and soon,
you’ll remember a thing,
you need but no longer have!
Dichotomous halves
always seeking unity
endlessly arguing means.
~
Which can lead us to
conclude that half a loaf might
be better than one.
Knox met a possum
today, didn’t understand
why he wouldn’t play.
~
That marsupial
was playing his game with Knox.
He just did not understand.
Like climbing mountains,
seems an apt comparison
to describe recovery.
~
Especially when
it seems you’ve been in a long,
narrow valley for some time.
Golden buttercups,
like tiny bits of sunshine,
brighten my lawn and my day.
~
At the forest verge
violet wood sorrel blooms
peek from beneath fallen leaves.
Not so long ago
you were the young son of a
young mother. Now we’re both old.
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Hopefully wisdom,
acquired through many years,
replaces long lost vigor.
One has to wonder
why kind of pro forma act
leads one to like a blank screen
~
Maybe in this age
of too muchness, some folks find
relief in the void.
Watching the birds feed
every day feeds me more than
the birdseed feeds them.
~
Any little seed
planted in rich, fertile, ground
will take root, grow, and flourish.
Sometimes when we try
to make change for the better,
some things just seem to get worse.
~
Like when we sharply
reduce our sugar intake
and become a sour puss?
An age old question:
why can’t they see the wisdom
of my words and ways.
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Interesting thing-
One’s perception of wisdom
often differs from others.
Deep conversations,
supposed to build friendships,
often just foster discord.
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If you’re going to
swim in deep waters, make sure
your companion wants to go.
This rainy day seems
to have washed our words away.
We will write another day.
On this Easter day
may our hearts rise up to meet
each other with love.
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Eternities entombed
Does not begin to hobble
Those imbrued in love.