Disguise PAD 2-3

 A Photo of My Dad

 

He wears a wild black wig

which sticks out in all directions.

His tongue also sticks out.

Instead of a disguise,

the wig reveals

his silly side.

Disguise PAD 2-2

 

Silence

Can be a very strong opinion

In disguise

Disguise PAD 2-1

 

Having Fun

 

The witch on our porch.

Our only trick or treater.

 

“Have fun,” I said,

as I tossed a handful of candy

into her bag.

 

Then I heeded my own advice,

turned off the light

went back to my office

and worked a jigsaw.

Before you leave PAD 1-3

 

Bedtime Prayers

 

Before you head off to dreamland

With pillow under-head

Thank God for what He’s done that day

And for your daily bread

 

Before you head off to dreamland

Intercede for your kin

And pray for those you met that day

To hear Him from within

 

Before you head off to dreamland

Tell Him what’s on your heart

And when you see the morning sun

You’ll have a lovely start

Before you leave, PAD 1-2

 

Note to Hubby

 

Before I leave, give me a kiss.

For only God knows what comes next.

That is a thing we should not miss.

It is what a loved one expects.

 

I know it’s sad, but think of this.

If it’s the last, think of effects.

Before I leave, give me a kiss,

For only God knows what comes next.

 

This kindness we will not dismiss.

I know you do not call or text.

Without a kiss, I may feel hexed.

And so, I will repeat with this,

Before I leave, give me a kiss.

Before You Leave PAD 1-1

 Note to Self

 

Before you leave this morning,

Empty your back pack.

Put in a snack,

some TP and a plastic bag

Cough drops, water, tissues

A sweater.

Have a good breakfast.

Check the weather and the map.

Don’t forget your hat.

Put on your hiking shoes

And warm coat.

Kiss your hubby goodbye.

Have a nice hike.

Ekphrastic from nature pics

 Familiar Scene

 

A field of orange poppies

led to orange and green hills

under a blue sky

painted with puffy white clouds.

And I wondered,

Where’s Dorothy?