More, PAD 8-2, haiku

 

Will the writing well

Ever run completely dry?

No, there’s always more.

More PAD 8-1

 The Special in Special Needs

 

His differences showed from the start.

His development was off the chart.

He walked around on tippytoe.

You never knew which way he’d go.

He gurgled at round and shiny things.

Never talks and never sings.

Makes buzzing sounds and oft says, “Whee!”

He can hear and he can see.

But he rarely looks into your eyes.

When he does, it’s a surprise.

Repetition and order is a must.

At times, it doesn’t seem right or just.

But for us, he’s one to adore.

And we couldn’t love him any more.

Dream, PAD 7-3

 

Laughable

 

Last night, I dreamed

a friend and I were at church

singing hymns.

 

A large family came in late,

and began filling up our pew.

They kept coming.

 

We kept singing.

Squashed together,

I was practically on my friend’s lap.

 

I was about to fall on the floor,

when I started laughing.

I woke up laughing.

Dream, PAD 7-2

 A Warning

 

One year,

my niece, son and I

attended a writer’s conference

 in Kansas.

The last night,

I had a dream.

 

It was dark.

My car stopped.

I got out for some reason,

and someone crashed into me.

I woke up my, heart pounding.

It seemed so real.

 

The next night,

on the way home,

It was dark.

I was stopped at a light.

The driver next to me

pointed to my car.

 

Looking back,

I saw I had left the gas latch open.

I thought

about getting out,

while waiting for the light,

and closing it.

 

But I remembered the dream.

The light turned green.

I drove to a safe spot,

got out, and closed the latch.

I think Someone

was watching over me.

Dream, PAD 7-1, Oddquain

 

Dream

REM of pics

Embrace life puzzles

All a-jumble, fears, wishes

Mixed

Principle PAD 6-3 Octameter

 As If

 

He nears thirty-one,

Has an awkward gait.

He speaks not a word,

Finds ways to express.

He shakes his head no,

And sharp claps mean yes.

With love, strokes my face.

Usually, no stress.

 

I speak with respect,

Like he understands.

He’ll show that he heard,

But there’s disconnect.

Communication

I will not neglect.

It can be a mess.

At times, I just guess.

Principle, PAD 6-2, Nove Otto

 

Principles of Packing a Carry-On

 

Make sure your luggage fits in hatch.

Pack versatile and mix and match.

Fold small or roll so all will fit.

What will you do, where will you go?

These things, of course, are good to know.

A small umbrella, don’t omit.

Remember socks and underwear.

Leave space for items you buy there.

Bring things to do while you just sit.