PAD 12-3 the art of...

The Art of Begging

My friend on a limited income

has begging down to an art.

One time, we went salmon fishing.

People were catching them all around,

but neither of us were doing very well.

In her loud voice, she told me how

her fridge was getting empty

and she had hoped she could

stock it with salmon. She went

home with a nice catch of fish.

(Caught from donors’ coolers.)

PAD 12-1 the art of...

The Art of Writing

Not when the mood hits

Not out of compulsion

Not at an opportune time

But you simply write whenever,

because that’s what you do.

PAD 12-1 The Art of...

The Art of Procrastination

The art of procrastination

happens when you allow

just enough pressure

by worthwhile distractions

to motivate you

to get that necessary thing

done before deadline.

PAD 11-3 Dedication

To Dad

Hunting, fishing

Working, boating, teasing

Reading books in a monotone

Thank you

PAD 11-2 Dedication

To Hubby

If we graphed our relationship over the years,

it would look like the temperatures

of a Colorado spring.

But like it’s worth enduring erratic weather

for the beauty of the mountains, lakes and sky,

the substance and depth of our oneness

is worth the ups and downs.

PAD 11-1 Dedication

I do so miss you

Hot tea with sugar and cream

But I must let go

PAD 10-3 lone

Hope

The hope he held out

in the tragic situation

was like a lone, bright star

in the night sky.