Ann Kathryn Brusca

The Fairies Dream The Fairy woke before the Dawn to watch the Bright Sunrise, And in the early morning light her eyes beheld a sight. The Fireflies had done their dance, and doused the firelight, The spider’s web with gossamer dew was decked in splendor bright. And as the Night tiptoed away, Dawn... Sign in to see full entry.

Ahhhh Spring! Spring is finally here, we feared it never would arrive, We’ve just been through a winter, I thought, we wouldn’t survive. But now my garden’s coming up I can’t contain myself, Time to get my gardening tools and implements off the shelf. My hostas are starting to pop up, my lilies of... Sign in to see full entry.

Tripping the Light Fantastic I love to Dance, I won’t deny it. I can’t believe some people won’t even try it! Whether a slow Dance, or something with Jive, Dancing fills me with Yigor and Drive. The music touches something down deep in my soul, Sometimes it’s hard to keep from losing control. It... Sign in to see full entry.

Wanderers of the Waves I’d love to swim with Dolphins, and frolic with the Whales, I’d watch them as they spin and swirl, The way they slap their tails. See the way they breach the waves, they’re riding on the crest. The way they follow in front of our craft, The way they jump and twirl, Swimming... Sign in to see full entry.

O Dearest Heart O dearest Heart I watch you as you sleep, At night you slumber, whilst my vigil I keep. In the deep dark quiet of the night, I long to hold you in my arms and whisper my I Love You’s Until the sun arises with the morning light. So many things are left unsaid, I fear they are my... Sign in to see full entry.

Rumors Rumors are like Tumors, They’re painful as they grow, Whether they are true or false, They’re hurtful things, you know. Once a Rumor’s started, It can’t be taken back, you see, It doesn’t just hurt the one it’s about, But it hurts everybody. What hurts one, diminishes all. But some folks... Sign in to see full entry.

Ice Cream Man A sure sign Spring’s here, I have found, Is when the Ice Cream Man makes his rounds. Ringing his bell, or playing his jingle, Makes every child’s tastebuds start to tingle. When he starts making his rounds up and down, He causes excitement all around town. Coming down the street after... Sign in to see full entry.

OPPOSITES UP / DOWN IN / OUT FAST / SLOW YES / NO WEAK / STRONG RICH / POOR FOOLISH / WISE RIGHT /WRONG LIGHT / DARK VAGUE / STARK LOOSE / TIGHT BLACK / WHITE MUDDY / CLEAR DREARY / CHEERY OPAQUE / SHEER FAR / NEAR WILD / TAME OBSCURITY / FAME PRIDE / SHAME PRAISE / BLAME PEOPLE WHO DON’T SAY WHAT... Sign in to see full entry.

Happy Birthday Happy Birthday! It only comes but once a year, Time to make merry and spread joy and cheer. It’s the one time of year that’s all about you. And it’s high time we got around to give you your due. Today we are celebrating the day of your birth, So let everyone fill their hearts with... Sign in to see full entry.

Mother’s Day I Miss you Mom, what can I say… I wish you were here for Mother’s Day. If you were here, I’d bring you flowers, Or maybe a rose for every Birthday I’ve had. We’d take you to dinner, myself, my sisters, and brothers To show our appreciation for the very Best of Mothers. But most of all... Sign in to see full entry.