Tag: poem
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The ‘Dog’ in Doggerel
I felt sorry for poor old Detective Dan,Who Deduced that the perp was Miss Daisy.There were reasons for his suspicion,But the townspeople said he was crazy. Dan was sure that Miss Daisy had been there,He found her scarf at the scene of the crime.It was on the floor, near the body,Soaked in blood, and covered…
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A Cockamamie Story
I once saw a Clowder of Cats,Some, wearing cool Cowboy hats.They had all gotten loose,From the big red Caboose,That sold them to get rid of rats. I saw the list of “C words” this afternoon and I couldn’t resist. I tried to get fancy and make the image like folk art, since cats are popular…
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One Eye Open
On a beautiful day, as I scout the land… I keep one eye open, my lens in my hand. I look down, I look up, and then what do I see? A beautiful creature… who is prospecting ME!
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Be Real
Be unique. Be awesome. Be you. Do whatever it is that is true. Take chances. Make mistakes. Step out. No one else knows what you are about. Encourage. Give a hand. Be kind. Speak gently, of what’s on your mind. Do what’s right, when others go wrong. You matter. You’re here. You Belong.…
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Rainy Days
Trees, by Joyce Kilmer I think that I shall never seeA poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressedAgainst the earth’s sweet flowing breast. A tree that looks at God all day,And lifts her leafy arms to pray. A tree that may in Summer wearA nest of robins in her hair.…
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Expectations (A Poem)
Oh endless anticipation I dream of what’s to come I miss entire symphonies while beating my own drum The road beyond entices me I’m focused miles ahead Forever running to get there trampling flowers under tread I dreamed the world was perfect Expectations never cease The thing that I am lacking is a sense of inner peace. I…
a sprinkle of faith 