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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

Outshine

I spread stained glass wings Compete with the blazing sun Certain I outshine TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 27, hosted by Robbie.

Absent Without Leave

Long awaited spring Certainly took its time Before granting us its presence Nicely warming our bones Frozen by winter A welcome visitor Charming in its mild manners Only to promptly exit Without saying goodbye Leaving us to wither In summer-like heat Will spring return? Offer its apologies Admit to leaving too soon Certainly this desired guest will notContinue reading “Absent Without Leave”

Apathy

I sit on the fence of neutrality Listening to your perspective Perhaps I do not share your views Yet I will listen As you are not going anywhere And neither am I I am grounded by my circumstances Tolerant of your presence Indifferent to your troubles As will I be to the next Who feels the need toContinue reading “Apathy”

Chuckwalla

My wings unfold Great spans untold Mighty dragon feared By those who near I take to flight A majestic sight Predators? I have none If you see me, better run! Dreams of grandeur While I bask in the sun dVerse Poetics – Legendary Creatures, hosted by Kim Featured image incorporates Microsoft AI generated dragon wings.

Casting Shadows

I sense your uncertainty Threatening am I? My shadows cast at your feet Warning not to enter Perhaps a change of perspective is needed For my branches offer shelter from the true horrors of the world and wisdom lurks in the silence Yes, take a step… Follow the path I have created See how beams of light shine upon hidden doorsEach there for you toContinue reading “Casting Shadows”

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”

Clandestine Moon

I see you hiding in the shadowsA sliver illuminated in light The sun reveals your secretsYour clandestine antics Won’t work tonightPerhaps the clouds will grant you reprieveAs earth gets into positionTo shield you fullyFrom the sun’s watchful glare Quadrille #189: Poems Most Mad & Moonly hosted by De Jackson (aka whimsygizmo) at dVerse

The Lucky Nickel

To you I am just a nickel. A silver colored coin of essentially no value. You drop me on the ground and step on me as you walk away. But, I have a history. I was minted in 1970. I spent my first year in “circulation” stored in a wall safe, rolled up with 39Continue reading “The Lucky Nickel”