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An Unexpected Guest

His head and shoulders protrude through a frame Directly above our table he hangs A burst of strong wind had driven him so But the restaurant owner will not let him go As he must make amends for the vandalization And it seems that he is quite a hit with the patrons Business is booming — aContinue reading “An Unexpected Guest”

Grateful Turkey

I decided to soak up some sun Take a dust bath in sand – so much fun! But I heard on the way Is Thanksgiving day So it’s probably best that I run. I. J. ‘s Birds of the World Invitation CXLI Sandee’s Awww Mondays

My Pets

I went to the pet store and bought a cool fish. He came in a fishbowl that sat on a dish. Then I found a stray cat and I brought her inside. My fish didn’t like her and spit in her eye. So, I put my cool fish high up on a shelf, so myContinue reading “My Pets”

For the Love of Pants

For the love of fresh coffee Clumsy movement while groggySpilled coffee beans on the floor Will get some at the bookstore For the love of a new book Out the door for a quick look It’s at the local bookstore A release I can’t ignore For the love of god I pray Nobody sees meContinue reading “For the Love of Pants”

Bigfoot

A drive through mountains and valleysA walk through woodlands and swampMy dad listens, his eyes watchfor elusive beings known as Sasquatch W3 Prompt #116: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, “little ol’”David himself, prompts us to write about something that we find amusing.

Outhouse

In a previous lifeI must have sinned greatlyThe universeReally does hate meAs here I standAlong a dirt roadAnother touristUnburdening their loadSome dare complainOf the horrible smellThough my caregiverCleans me up wellThe rare welcome visitorPraises they sing“Hallelujah!” “Amen!”For the service I bring W3 Prompt #95: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week, Heather, prompts us to: “Employ personification toContinue reading “Outhouse”

Everywhere Are Signs

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge (CMMC) – “the topic is Pick Your Topic from My Photo.”

Provokameter

A fleeting glimpseis all it takesto cause my provokameterto break.I had bought it new and plugged it in;I installed itjust below my chin.It worked just finefor a month or two;then brokethe moment I saw you.I checked its log,all had been good;the gauge was centeredas it should.Until you walked in,off the charts, wild;my provokameterwas clearly riled.SoContinue reading “Provokameter”

Strange

You think I’m strange?Look at you; Obsessing each day;About all that you do.My life’s simple;I go with the flow;My instincts tell me,All I need to know.Give it a try;Just soak up some sun,Wait, what’s all that?Chair, towel and lotion!A cooler of food;Drinks and snacks;A speaker and phone;That’s how you relax?Okay, you do you;We’ll bask byContinue reading “Strange”