(Squirrels playing around the Oaktree The first thing this morning that’s what I see The snow didn’t keep them inside today They were anxious to get out and play Digging down deep in the glistening white snow Searching for the acorns buried last fall below They find what they need to eat for the day…
Sometimes a Tear Falls
Tear’s free-falling down my face I try to dry them as my heart races I need the sunshine through my window so dark clouds can quietly, please go a blanket of sadness enwraps me today All of life’s pleasures are losing their way I’ll find them again another day when this sadness floats away I’ll…
Springs Near
Every Year this Robin comes to our place and makes her nest on the ledge Above the mailbox WAKE UP TO SPRING If no calendars existed to keep track of the seasons I would know spring was arriving because Robins would be singing Busy building a nest from dried grass upon the ground Working hard…
Teeter-totter Corner
There was a city park in the next town overDown south hill about three miles from the Glover’s In the summer, mother dropped her big brood offWith instructions not to leave the park or Get Lost! The big slide was where all the action was going onThe swings were always full so you never got…
Grandpa Day
Two little boys and a grandpa recall Running by the river on a chilly day in fall Skipping rocks and running at the edge of the river As grandpa sits on a log nearby feeling a little shiver The sound of boys laughter is heard to fill the air No time is measured in their…
Cabin in the Woods
At the end of the road in the back of the woodsAmongst a setting of allure a log cabin stood Someone’s dreams and hopes wrapped upIn a one-room cabin with a couple of plates and cups Meager necessities, what does one needWhen your the only mouth in the house to feed A life of solitude…
Brothers Three
Three brothers taking care of sisters So happy I grew up with junior misters Paving the way throughout the years Alleviating all their little Sisters fears Worry’s about the school bus ride When we were feeling the need to hide Big brothers always came to the rescue When little sisters needed them too Always steady,…
The Edge of Tomorrow
Standing On the edge of tomorrow Not quite there but soon it will follow Not like all the noise today Restless mankind rock and sway Taking unsuspecting lives as it goes Trampling underneath their angry toes Tomorrow is not just another day As most people are heard to say A ray of sun will rise…
Snowflakes Falling
Snowflakes Fall When a snowflake falls It covers and colors all A blanket of bright white light Glistens and glows through the night Laughter bubbles up from voices outside Sliding down mountains on a fun winter ride Not everyone welcomes the snowflakes visit Just sit by your window you know you’ll watch it When those…
Map Your Destination
A map will show you many placesTowns and cities with lots of faces Land as far as the eye can seeOr oceans deep and wind-whipped seas Desserts barren with little or no soundTowns with sky-high buildings can be found Mountains that look like they touch the skyFilled with wonder as you watch birds fly by…