Poem for Judy's retirement

“Worry Stones”

We worked together day by day,

And we’ve become quite close.

So now as I retire from here,

Let’s not become morose.

Because you mean so much to me,

I’ve brought a little gift.

They’re pretty, shiny and some fun

And helps your spirit lift.

You rub your thumb along the groove

To whisk worries away.

And as you fidget think good thoughts

And keep your fears at bay.

Gnomes Triolet

Ready to Retire

This chapter’s taking a long time.

I keep on peeking at the end.

Seems there’s no reason or a rhyme.

This chapter’s taking a long time.

May not be ready for the climb.

There’s better ways my days to spend.

This chapter’s taking a long time.

I keep on peeking at the end.

The Blitz

Mess of Happy

Create a poem

Create a mess

Mess with the computer

Mess with flour

Flour for sale

Flour for cookies

Cookies in the cupboard

Cookies tempting me

Me myself and I

Me alone

Alone in the dark

Alone in my house

House plants

House of glass

Glass of tea

Glass of lemonade

Lemonade quenches thirst

Lemonade in the sun

Sun shines brightly

Sun burns

Burns the house down

Burns my back

Back at the ranch

Back space

Space out

Space camp

Camp Neverkachum

Camp fire

Fire in the hole

Fire that employee

Employee lounge

Employee benefits

Benefits of will

Benefits package

Package for Christmas

Package in the mail

Mail carrier

Mail the letter

Letter from Grandma

Letter from lover

Lover of my soul

Lover of my heart

Heart attack

Heart healthy

Healthy life

Healthy and happy

Happy Birthday

Happy camper

Camper

Birthday

Blackout poem based on adventuresaroundscotland.com

Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire

Royalty, sea, Riverdee

Glorious countryside

Historic, spectacular castles

Sensational nooks and crannies

Mountains walk Keiloch Crag

Walk hand in hand

March 21, 2018 Poetic Asides Spring

Spring

Birds tweeting, lambs frolicking, fawns nibbling

Geese flying north, bunnies scampering

Winter coats transform to sweaters

Tulips, violets, buttercups

Easter celebration

Robins tugging worms

Trees greening up

Drenching rains

Late snows

Mud

Annagramatic

Islander

Liars, idlers, and aiders

Liars derail

Idlers drain

Aiders learn, dare,

and land ideal sandier isle deal.

gnomes find

What Will I Find in Scotland?

What will I find in Scotland

when I venture there?

A castle, a mountain, a lake?

I’m glad there are no bear.

What will I find in Scotland,

as I tour cities and highlands?

Fairies hiding and dancing about

while I explore the islands?

What will I find in Scotland

from where my ancestors came?

Will I meet a third cousin

bearing the family name?

What will I find in Scotland

as I take my reprieve?

I suspect that I will find

I won’t want to leave.