June 7, 2011 A Strange Dream

Ten-minute Romance

At college, my friend Debbie and I
started noticing how kind some kids were,
one in particular, not the type of guy
I’m usually attracted to, a heavy-set,
curly-headed geek. Things began happening,
like him losing things, or needing a ride.
We had to leave and I started getting upset
that he kept doing things to keep us there.
Then he looked into my eyes
and said I don’t want you to go.
I realized I didn’t want to leave him either.
Then I started waking up.
I didn’t want to.
He tried to keep me asleep.
We knew that if I woke up
we’d never see each other again.
So we said a long goodbye
as I drifted in and out of sleep.
And then I woke up.
And I didn’t even get his name.

Sunrise prayers
Lighting, stirring, calling
Walking Hand in hand

Poetic Bloomings Prompt Color

Attention Getter

Passion, energy
Glowing warmth, friendliness, smiles
Laughs, splashes, sunshine
Friends singing around campfires
Adventure, fun, happiness

Pumpkins, yams, carrots
Tiger lilies, marigolds
Autumn leaves, sunsets
Peaches, kumquats, nectarines
Monarch butterflies, clownfish

A Terza Rima

A Night Out

To shop alone sounds somewhat of a drag,
as well as watching movies by oneself.
Attempting such thing may sound like a gag.

You may feel silly as a spritely elf,
but stirrings rise up to do something new.
You grab your keys and wallet from the shelf.

You enter local mall and don’t breeze through.
You meander as you shop leisurely.
You try things on in colors good for you.

You justify your little shopping spree.
You’ve earned it working all throughout the day.
And when you’re hungry you sit down to eat.

You smile at shoppers as they pass your way.
You watch them as they flow in steady stream.
You’ve eaten so you get your check and pay.

But first you drink your coffee with its cream.
You savor slowly to not burn your tongue.
No hurry now as late as it may seem.

Next door are many shows to choose among.
Buy popcorn and soda as you go in.
You may as well enjoy while you feel young.

And now it’s time for movie to begin.
You’re glad when it’s one you can recommend,
and cheer as heroes finally do win.

You come to realize at the evening’s end,
you did enjoy your company that night
and learned you are your own delightful friend.

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer

Father, I love You, and I commit to You this day.
Fill me with Your Spirit, enable me to pray.

I worship You for who You are—good, Holy and kind.
I present myself to You as Yours, heart, strength, and mind.

I thank You for all the ways You have blessed my life:
the people I love, the things I have and minimal strife.

Watch over all the world and the trouble that is seen.
May You in all Your mercy and might quickly intervene.

Please bless my family, friends and me as we travel through.
And may we not forget our blessings come from You.

Poetic Bloomings in-form prompt Sicilian Quintain

Traveler

I dream of traveling throughout the earth,
to see exotic wonders far and wide.
I pause and think of my old place of birth,
of Pennsylvania hills and country side,
and ask what memories hold greater worth.

Poetic Asides Serious Poem

Caregiver

S urely, it’s hard to feel dignified or take yourself seriously when
E very time you stub your toe or burn your finger someone’s practically
R olling on the floor laughing. And it’s equally difficult to get down to business when
I n any moment you are requested to give a hug, accept slobbery kisses or make Tigger dance.
O nce in a while you wonder what you can do about the sick, the poor, the lost, the
U nloved, the abused, the captive, the victims, but for now you’re being followed by a
S huffler or you’re vacuuming and he’s jumping up and down beside you, or she’s
L aughing a deep belly laugh as you pretend you’re going to crash her wheelchair. So
Y ou content yourself in the do dailies knowing that smiles, laughter, playfulness is serious stuff.