Photo from Pinterest.com My little granddaughter introduced me to him, A purple and green Tyrannosaurus she adored. She'd relentlessly sing his lyrics over and over, Until the words in my hapless mind were stored. The repetition really got on my last good nerve, But I have to admit that ole Barney had a point. If... Continue Reading →
Don’t Leave the Children Behind: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 18
It was the first of many disappointments, Promises he never meant to try to keep. I wanted to be excited for his promised visits, But the costs to my psyche became too steep. It was the hardest day of my young life. We sat on our things, evicted from our home. Mama was at work,... Continue Reading →
Family Defined: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 17
I have so many cousins whom I don't know, People I haven't talked to in many years. Are they to still be considered family, When they're not familiar with my tears? Family, it seems to me, are those persons Who are there in times bad and good. These are the ones who'll drop everything When... Continue Reading →
Slow Down, Father Time: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 16
from Pixabay.com Father Time, I see you looming in the distance, Reminding me time isn't a limitless commodity. I know that I should be fulfilling my bucket list, Particularly the one considered as an oddity. I want to visit the Hermitage Museum in Russia, Viewing art that can't be seen any other place. Yet, with... Continue Reading →
Promises Made to My Mama: OctPoWriMo, Day 15
Photo fro Freeimages. com Mother, may I never forget your wise sayings, Keeping them in my heart to rule my thoughts. You told me that respect is earned, not a given, And been hired doesn't mean I have been bought. Mother, may I never forget how you loved me, Reminding me that I am the... Continue Reading →
A Mother’s Tears: OctPoWriMo, Day 14
Mother Earth is crying for her children, The loss of the rain forest brings her tears. How long before we understand the damage Will not be fixed, no matter how many years? How can we deny that climate change is real When we see the pictures of polar bears Starving where ice is gone and... Continue Reading →
In the Arms of a Tree: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 13
Once I was lost in the forest, And I couldn't find a way out. I hollered for help that didn't come, No matter how loud was my shout. So, I sat down in an open space, Prayed, and put my back to a tree. In the shade of that tree, I felt safe, It was... Continue Reading →
Piano Harmony as Medicine: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 12
The piano is the queen of instruments, Black and white keys in one accord. Together they make sweet melodies, Beauty found in their triumphant chords. When played in harmony in a song, Sharps and flats and naturals coalesce. The resultant lovely sounds thrill me. I find myself overjoyed and impressed. The music swells in great... Continue Reading →
Oh, Sweet Silence! OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 11
Oh, sweet silence that surrounds me, I have searched high and low for you. As the mother of five boisterous kids, Loud noise was my nightly bugaboo. But now they have all left the nest, And I can finally hear myself think. So, I turn off the television and phone, And of your sweetness, I... Continue Reading →
Love Restores Us: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 10
Humanity lost. Then love touched my lonely heart. Humanity found! Written for OctPoWriMo 209, 31 poems in 31 days. Day 10 prompt is Touch.
