Haiku And Other Aperçus

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

No, It's Not Haiku

Son #1 keeps me laughing. Here's his latest note to me: My two shoes have a problem. With leather & tacks I could cobblem. As I bend down to see, toenail staring at me, I suddenly realize-- DAMN, No wonder you're single! Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Rainy Day Musings

constant rain dripping on plants and streaming on down to drip again--wet morn rivulets dancing as they run down to the stream swelling as they go yesterday's dry earth has become slick mud but the fresh-faced flowers shine Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Everybody Has Them

birthdays are very special occasions except when one's had enough no, there's still no cure for the common birthday, so might as well enjoy let old wrinkles come with mirth and laughter instead of curmudgeonly Mama said to Baisy, "If you want to have a Birthday Party tomorrow, you are going to have... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Evening's Embrace

the prism of life is clearest at sunset when night's last curtain falls dusk's romantic past and life's poignant presence meet beneath twinkling stars the cool evening breeze the sky's last brilliant colors vespers time is here Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Memorialing We Go

calling me--come NOW the smell of chocolate brownies announces they're done everyone gathers let the fun begin again as we remember peony bouquets and an American Flag always for David Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 23, 2014

The Poetaster Speaks

all nature sings as life it brings to all mankind and man not-so kind Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

No More Numbers

life's winding road has ups and downs, bumps and ditches hold on! don't get lost It's worth the effort to get where you are going one step at a time Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

#40 - The Flowers Tell

rose petals falling dried by passage of time as love's sentiments wane old-fashioned sweetpeas climbing on the garden wall cottage of past dreams sun-loving rose moss brilliant rock garden colors mother remembered Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Haiku On Hold

This news from Fort Brag Airborne All-American Week Combatives Finals Tuesday. 2-501 PIR (Paratrooper/Infantry Regiment) Geronimo Unit Warrior SPC Michael Stone competing for first place. T he cage is set and the fans are ready! Go Michael!!! Grandma Stone is rooting for you. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 19, 2014

#39 - No Satisfaction?

Suddenly it's hot yesterday was oh, so cold nature--quick change artist if you don't like the weather prediction, just wait it will change overnight it doesn't do a bit of good to petition for perfect weather Sign in to see full entry.

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