Moon Poetic Bloomings

 

Moonlit Romance

 

The hazy full moon

rested in the somber blue sky

over the reflective lake

edged by mountain

and pine silhouettes.

 

A long rustic dock

pointed to it all.

On the end of the dock,

young lovers

shared their first kiss.

Six Words PAD 20-3

 Having Enough

 

It was more than she could bear,

this man who once had flair.

He would grab her by the collar

and would like to hear her holler,

when no one else could hear

and she was filled with fear.

 

A man others would praise.

She once thought it a phase.

She finally decided to scramble

and let him wander and ramble.

She was worth more than this.

She left him with a kiss.

 

 

 

Six Words PAD 20-2

 Bearing the Cross

 

So on Sunday mornings,

we get dressed in our best

straighten our collars,

and drive off to church.

 

We participate in praise

with a band who has flair

for making a joyful noise

and leading us into worship.

 

We hear the young pastor

who encourages us

to bear our cross

and follow Jesus.

 

Then we ramble out the door

to our homes for a good lunch

and quiet afternoon, wondering,

Do we really bear our cross?

 

Six Words PAD 20-1

 Meeting a Bear in the Woods

 

We, four teachers and ten children,

rambled through Ponderosa Pines.

We had put a stuffed bear beside a tree

and had taken off the red bow collar

so he’d become more intimidating.

 

When they spotted the bear,

we told them to make a lot of noise

so it would hear and get scared.

They already had a flair for being loud.

They shouted, blew their whistles,

and raised their arms to look bigger.

 

A teacher, who was hiding behind the tree,

grabbed the bear and ran off.

We praised the kids for scaring off the bear.

Emotion PAD 19-3

 Playing a New Game with Guests  

 

No reason or rhyme,

This doesn’t make sense.

Are we wasting time?

Becoming so tense.

 

I’m feeling grouchy.

And then comes the shame.

These feelings—ouchy!

I don’t like this game!

 

And then the light dawns.

Now, I understand.

Excitement not yawns,

So, let’s play again!

Emotion PAD 19-2

 Our Pastor

 

Every Sunday he preaches

And speaks to our soul.

When it’s time to go home,

We’re feeling more whole.

 

Each week I’m amazed.

His sermons are great.

Such wisdom he has,

At only twenty-eight!

Emotion PAD 19-1

 Nature Discovery

 

When working with children

Enthusiasm, I feel!

Trekking through the forest

With zest and zeal.

 

Seeing their excitement

Watching them play

They’re having an adventure.

Oh, what a day!

 

In awe of nature’s wonders

By beauty, we’re dazzled.

But then I go home

Worn out and frazzled.

 

A week to recharge

My batteries are low.

Then the next week,

I’m ready to go!