Migraine

aura of warning
lightning bolts slice through vision
I sit in darkness

Waiting for the Bus

branches sway and bounce
wet cars splatter through puddles
rain stops for boarding

Approaching Winter

melancholic mood
seasons change to darkness
comfort in flannel

Pumpkin Spice

pumpkin spice coffee
crisp, cold, gray sky, autumn day
warmth in afternoon

Strong Coffee

lethargic morning
struggling with mundane work tasks
caffeine catalyst

The 4 R's

3 R's


paper, plastics, glass
reduce, reuse, recycle
most of all, rethink

Air Exchange

deep meditation
ameliorate negative
breath in positive

Back to Work

Monday lulls along
early rise and early bed
sleepy in between

Accusations of a Crazy Lady

suspicious eyes glare
"something in the air smells foul,
I think it be you!"

Summer Soccer Begins

muscles ache, nerves fray
lush, greeen fields fill with players
mind calms with first kick

Warm Days, Cool Nights

black turtleneck clings
absorbs heat from the hot sun
time for spring attire

Curly Willow

curly willow green
spirals attracted to sun
growing tall today

Foot Rub

hands consume my feet
with gentle warmth, tenderness
complete nirvana

Radio Show

long line for tickets
A Prairie Home Companion
many smiles assured

Broken Friendship

a bridge is burning
water below, flames above
I watch it collapse

Subzero Morning

snow squeaks underfoot
rainbow sundogs stand alert
sheltering the sun

Snow Likely

winter storm warning
eyes turn to the somber sky
time to hunker down

My Dear Valentine

love like soft green leaves
abundant and fresh in spring
glowing in your gaze

Sad Puppy

oh, lampshade collar
keeps me from licking my wounds
and now I can't see

Broke Down

traveling swiftly
sudden lurch, loss of power
roadside is peaceful

Boreal

tiny spotted owl
almost sightless in branches
did I see you true?

Little Miss Harvest Moon

large amber eyes glow
tiny paws knead my cold thigh
soft purr warms my soul

Troll

repulsive bully
sword slicing autonomy
yet, I remain free

Karma

selfish, demanding
her world is full of drama
karma is a bitch