The neighborhood is magical this time of year. Dogwoods, azaleas, and knockout roses are adding splashes of color to an otherwise green world. The photos are from my own yard. I love walking Molly and seeing what’s new… for the most part. Faeries jump, prance, and singon flowering shrubs to welcome spring.Trees sparkle with pixie … Continue reading
This is for you. You know who you are. The Law of Conservation of Mass Air is matter. And it mattered when you and I lay together that your hot breath shocked my nerve endings and your soft lips rendered me defenseless as you took me to that sacred space and sacrificed me to the … Continue reading
This is the first poem I’ve written in awhile. I was thinking about how I’d like to meet a guy to just have some fun with and how impossible a task that seems in the area where I live in this Age of Trump. I know. I said I’d give up. But the heart knows … Continue reading
Not exactly holiday-related, but this poem came to me after watching a group meet in a nearby conference room. . The Meeting in Conference Room 12-A “Get the door please, Mabel.” As she maneuvers the maze of swivel chairs to the conference room door, suits talk work, kids, and sports. The meeting begins. … Continue reading
I got notice this week of my 5 year blogging anniversary. Wow! Has it really been that long? How about we celebrate with a new round of limericks? A futball showed up here one day. I looked for its home right away. I put up a sign That said it’s not mine But it’s … Continue reading
There’s a mouse in the house! From where? I don’t care. The evidence of his arrogance: Footfalls on the ceiling, A shelf containing tiny poo. What’s a woman to do? I worry not if mice are here. My cat reports he enjoys the sport. Cabinet doors are found ajar as he hunts the little runts. A mouse … Continue reading
MEOW! I wrote a poem for all you lovers of me….. and of other cats too….. for the big VD. May you take it to heart. Seriously. I mean it. For Valentines Day, your kitty Wants nothing that’s mushy or pretty, just give him some fish on a well-worn dish. In return, he won’t act … Continue reading
. Another blah Monday ahead. I wish I could just stay in bed. But life is not fair, as you’re all well aware, So I’m off to the workplace instead.
Oh Dog! Today for Christmas I’m sharing a song I wrote several years ago. It’s sung to the tune of White Christmas, written by Irving Berlin. . I’m dreaming of a snow-covered landscape Just like past winters don’t ya know, when it didn’t stop snowing, No grass was showing, The ground was frozen to the core. I’m … Continue reading
DOG HAIKU first the sun came up and then we went outdoors to enjoy the new day. HOW RUMPY GOT HIS NAME My human is old and she’s grumpy. Her clothing is wrinkled and frumpy. The bitch, with some brass, said I’m a pain in the ass, And that’s how I got the name Rumpy. CAT … Continue reading
