Slacker

It's been a long time
I've been so very busy
I'll try to write more

Unexpected Gift

Unexpected gift
A pleasant surprise for me
Thank you, friend, thank you

Home Sick

At home sick today
My stomach rumbling loudly
But I don't throw up

God Moves Among Us

Sunday night service
We sing. We pray. We listen.
God moves among us.

Happy Birthday Friend

Happy Birthday friend!
Party time, cake time, drink time . . .
Friends gather tonight.

Howling Three-Year Olds

Howling three-year olds
Singing Christmas songs . . . I think
May just be yelling.

Sick and Sweaty

Darkened, quiet room
Alone with fever and thoughts
Sick and sweaty night

Whiny Volunteer

So irritating
Volunteer your time to be
Taken for granted

Firefly-Speckled Sky

Firefly-speckled sky
Bright spots on a black canvas
Hope amid darkness

Advent Begins

Season of Advent
Expectant hearts prepare to
Celebrate His birth

Lazy Saturday

Lazy Saturday
Stretched out on the floor reading
The hours slip by

Thanksgiving

Gathered together
Around the dinner table
We give thanks today


Happy Thanksgiving!

Today's My Birthday

Today's my birthday!
Thankful for another year.
Thirty-eight today.

Should I Call in Sick?

Monday morning blahs . . .
Don't want to get out of bed.
Should I call in sick?

I didn't call in sick . . . but it was tempting!

Cosmic Bowling

Cosmic bowling fun
Black lights and crazy music
For each strike I cheer

It's World Hello Day

Hello World, Hello!
I greet you with pleasant smile
And a cheery wave

just my seventeen syllables in honor of World Hello Day

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Global Warming, Huh?

Global warming, huh?
If the planet is so hot,
Why's it so cold now?

I live in Central Florida, and it's freaking freezing this week. It is below normal for this time of year, and there just happens to be a global warming conference in our area. Ironic timing, huh?

Bob Dylan

Lyricist . . . poet . . .
A jingle, jangle genius.
A folk rock hero.

I was listening to Mr. Tambourine Man today by Bob Dylan. That dude has a way with words. Even if you aren't a fan of his voice, you have to admire his ability to craft a memorable, beautiful lyric.

Defeated

Withered. Defeated.
A dead leaf's tenuous grasp . . .
I waft to the earth.

Evil Alarm Clock

Evil alarm clock:
"Screech! Screech! Screech! Screech!" taunting me.
Clock, I hate you so.