I woke up this morning and sprang from my bed, with thoughts of a busy day rife in my head. Now on with the coffee, it’s hot and it’s strong; (I’ll sing as I work, a good Christmas song.) Quick, to the kitchen I go in a hurry; from counter to stove top I scoot […]
Several years ago, I posted this poem about the swing in my back yard. My grandchildren liked him but they soon outgrew him and then I gave him away so other girls and boys could enjoy him. But, I still remember that swing and I’ll bet my grandchildren do too. The Old Tire Horse The […]
Poe and Me
Something weird is in the air. It’s in my nose and ears and hair. Last night, I read a lot of Poe, and now, I can’t talk right no mo’. The things I say come out in rhyme; not just once, but all the time. The sun is shining, bright as can be; the whole […]
Foggy Phantoms
Foggy Fracas The door swung softly open, And, swirling soundlessly, Many misty visitors Soon encircled me. My silent guests seemed sullen, Swathed in dripping gowns; They fixed their watery eyes on me And frowned their dripping frowns. I felt a sudden tremor And saw, as in a trance, The faded, foggy phantoms Begin a ghostly […]
A Foregone Conclusion
For goodness sake, it is not a foregone conclusion that all is doom and gloom. I refuse to budge an inch from my belief that all will be well. All the phrases in italics are attributed to William Shakespeare, that great master of words, who was born on this day in 1564 and died on this day in […]
