The end is in sight by dark of night a lone poet sits to write. A bit of doggerel rhymes with mackerel a poet dreams of bits of shell. A silly little rhyme lacking meter or time the poet muses, “Not sublime.” This was the last day for National Poetry Writing Month. I wrote the […]
Month: April 2015
NaPoWriMo 2015.29
Clash of cymbals and the second percussionist relieves the first. For once, all instruments are coming in on time. The orchestra follows the now-steady beat of the tom-tom, the bongo, the bass and the snare. For once, all instruments (including the bass drum in the 120th measure) are coming in on time.
NaPoWriMo 2015.28
Frogs in the evening sing of cool rains and sunny skies. Memories of tomorrow’s promises. The tadpoles are getting bigger, and respond now when a shadow passes overhead. Naturally more aware, or have they now experienced loss? Do they know fear? Do they know joy, as they rest on the slowly skeletonizing chestnut leaves? Do […]
NaPoWriMo 2015.27
It’s down to the wire and down for the count ice pack on offended parts and pride hitting the showers — early. Sometimes the only choice is standing up again staying in the ring and making it through to the bell. —By way of explanation, I twisted my ankle and went down in front of […]
NaPoWriMo 2015.26
Today in the garden the lilacs and the blackberry that were running away through the grass were plucked and redirected. Today in the garden astrantia and rue and sea holly found their places by the tadpoles. Today in the garden the pile of debris rose higher than the seats around the table and the fresh-turned […]
NaPoWriMo 2015.25
Earthquake in Nepal The end of the world for some; a reminder of priorities for others. Remember to spend time with the ones you love, before it’s too late. Donations to organizations that help in times of disasters are needed, now and every day. The International Red Cross is one that can help. You can […]
Standing up for Students
This is what I did Saturday morning, rallying for full funding for schools: smaller class sizes, basic cost of living increases to keep pace with inflation, more support overall for the teachers who care for our children. Set an example for your children and students. Take part in your democracy. Peaceably assemble and petition your […]
NaPoWriMo 2015.24
Dear Grandmothers and Grandfathers who loved the land and the people who taught me to appreciate the little things the small garden with stepping stones who taught me to slow down sometimes and just sit enjoying the music and the poetry in the moment who opened up the world to me to my brother and […]
NaPoWriMo 2015.23
Spring fever? Or just trying to cram too much into too little time — or energy — or willpower what-have-you the bubbles pop, just out of reach and the moment is lost.
NaPoWriMo 2015.22
In the inbox, spam – a lot. Ah, Camelot! longing for a less lonely life.