Front porch rockers screechNature is around you to teach You got out of bed todayDetermine in your head to stay Someone is worse off than youTry putting your feet in their shoes Each day carries its own struggleKeep moving ahead; you can juggle You didn’t sign up for thisAt least you can still sit and…
Himalayan Blue Poppies
Large, showy, pure blue flowers with a prominent yellow central boss produce in late Spring. When viewed by passersby a long gasp, they always seem to bring The plant is valued as ornamental but is notably challenging to growin ordinary garden conditions. Though perennial, it can be a short-lived show The blue poppyIs never sloppy…
Once in a Blue Moon
To do something “once in a blue moon” is to do it very rarely: “That company puts on a good performance only once in a blue moon. Source: theidioms.com The blue moon is the full moon that appears a second time in the same calendar month, and this phenomenon happens only once in 32 months. Apart…
Boots and Spurs
Spurs and bootsCowboy hoots Cowboys Saturday nightDrinks and barroom fights Monday morning bluesPulling on cowboy shoes Lots of Leather and rawhideShouts in the air as they ride Rounding up little moosForgetting Monday morning blues The boots pointed toesHelped fit the stirrup holes Locking the feet in their placesThe day would have many races Spurs would…
Hillside Remembering
I will see you againMy friendSo much love saved for when We meet again in a peaceful sceneWhen life is a happier scheme Young enough to run the steepest hillsideNo doors in our house, and the windows open wide We will mount our horses and ride everywhereStay out all night, and watch the stars; who…
Era of Dignity
Dignity wrapped in graceThe quiet smile on a face Dressed to the ninesHer walk is always refined No unpretentious movesA vision of her soothes Her clothes impeccableHer style unforgettable It was a different time and placeThat Era is gone. Not even a trace An elegance once on displayHas disappeared forever, gone away The replacement lacks…
Beach Walking
Memories are just a walkawayTake that walk on your beachtoday Someone special to walk beside youNo one’s near; it’s just you two Hearts linked as oneThe warmth from a summer sun Even if it’s only in your mindA comforting smile you will find It’s the little things in life you’ll findThat keeps you settled so…
Walk a Winding Road
When your road is winding and longTake steps slowly and enjoy its song Look up and down and all aroundTake in the scenery and soothing sounds Some days we are a lonely soulHoping to find happiness, our goal Your Feet stir up dust as you walkContent to listen to animal talk Tree frogs, crickets, and…
Stagnant
When you find your beachPractice what you preach Your beach holds your viewsBut never your shoes Plant your feet in the sandLook beyond where you stand The ocean sedatesBut time never waits Your comfortable spotIs what you sought But if you stand stillYou soon lose all will Determinations now goneBut so is your song Visit…
Watermelon on the Vine
Watermelons on the vineGrandad grew them mighty fine Sitting in his garden dirtDigging till my fingers hurt Playing while he gathered fruitsOur after-dinnertime loot Sweet watermelon at nightWe couldn’t wait to take the first bite Cut round or squareWe didn’t care We would fill our bellies upUntil it looked as if it would erupt Watermelon…