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The Grand Finally

Happy mother’s day to you, happy mother’s day to all, Oh happy day to the moms who raised us from small. You gave us our life and fed us each day. You gave us your youth and we gave you your gray. ~ You waited and worried when we stepped out the door. You worked and you gave yet we still wanted more. You smile when we’re sad and cry when we’re good, our boo-boo’s made better and yours understood. ~ We give you this day because you gave us the rest. We give you our troubles and you gave us your best. So this day is for you for all the love that you’ve shown. Now you’re finally appreciated, now that we’ve grown.

~*~ SCK051020

#poetry #mother's day #love #life #moms

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The Mothers Way

Cradles all her precious kin Judges not were life begins Cherished breast nurture space Moving forward her many race

One side day the other night One side dark the other light Sheds cool and rain, heat and snow Her orbits share all else to know

Oceans deep, skies bright Growing all, her suns might She frees to wander, endless whys Her moons revolve before her eyes

Dancing tides flowing minds Infinite movement never binds In this universe family all are we This milky galaxy our mother be

The End

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Morning Triku #157 ~ Total Nonsense

. Hot Headed, Wet Footed

A bridge burned today May be the bridge needed to Return tomorrow

. All and Nothing

In an infinite Universe nothing can be Random when all is

. Totaled Recall

I can’t remember If I’ve ever forgotten Anything at all

~*~

sck072117

#haiku #poetry #humor #nonsense #infinity #memory

[rhymesalot]

Time for Time-Out

Time for time-out it’ll end soon. Dug in the yard with mom’s good spoon. She’s had it since her wedding day. Used just for holidays, not play.

I said that it was shaped just right, to dig a trench where armies can fight. Needs to be deep but not too wide. Had to dig fast so they can hide.

Buried far down just like a tomb. Guarding treasure found in your room. Found in a box high on a chest. It’s the booty pirates like best.

I must protect those shiny things: chains, charms, bracelets, baubles and rings. Hid them good, remembered the map. But then forgot after my nap.

To help me search I found a pet. The best digger there is I’ll bet. Finished our yard then went next door. Found nothing, ran off to dig more.

Chased our cat high up in the tree. Grandma called the police for me. Her nurse had to help make the call. The police came, that isn’t all.

While chasing his dog that I found, the man fell from holes in the ground. He said he’ll sue, just wait and see. I said it was his dog, not me.

His face was red, limping away. But grandma’s heart will be okay. And I have some more good news. While digging today, I wore no shoes.

They’re nice and clean and tucked away. I’ll try no pants some other day. Though mess was made with my bare feet, I cleaned it up with hose and sheet.

Pushed all the water out the door. Then to your room, I cleaned some more. Too bad the hose didn’t quite reach. I luckily then found the bleach.

You’ll smile when you turn on the light. I know you like things clean and white, with spots of color here and there. You’ll surely hug your little dear.

I’m glad you’re home early today. Don’t believe what the neighbors say. The rescue came, Dad’s all right. Not much pain, he’ll wake by tonight.

Go to the doctor, I’ll just wait. I’ll be good and won’t stay up late. I missed lunch; I’ll make us a snack. Fix the chair dad broke with his back.

He climbed too high to find his keys, lost his balance from wobbly knees. I found some socks to wrap dad’s head. Then found soldiers under my bed.

Recalled the mission to be done. Ran downstairs to start the fun. Found no spoons not already bent. But then found yours and out I went.

And that’s where my story began. Now come sit close mom, hold my hand. I know that time-outs hurt you too. But when it’s done I’ll still love you.

The End

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H₂Ome

. The rain has fallen A new day’s blossoms begun Together as one

. sck042016

#haiku #poetry #home #spring #rebirth #life #c.sck

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Renaissance

I’m going to write a poem so everyone feels good. I’ll make it bright and cheery as I know I should. Peculiar times upon us, isolation’s now the norm. But spring is out in force; soon we’ll all feel warm. ~ Trees are soon to blossom, grass is soon to green. Flowers will share their colors, bees will tend their queen. Nature shares her secrets, life does rise again. Birds are already singing, though we’ve a bigger brain. ~ The future has no guide; we live from day to day. Optimism is our key to find a better way. Life will throw some curves and everyone has a pitch. Some may catch a virus, some will find their niche. ~ Love is in our heart, compassion’s in our soul. Thoughts fill our heads, they make us feel whole. The earth will stay in motion; the sun will rise and fall. Time’s now to show our mettle and share with one and all.

~*~ SCK032020

#poetry #optimism #spring #change #challenges #time #love #life #renaissance

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Stuck in the Middle with Me

Having reached the pinnacle of mediocrity, the vista’s not quite what I thought it to be. Valleys dwelt, sunlight shading overtime, peaks overshadowed by this risers’ climb. ~ Tomorrows sculpted with what’s on hand, rocky paths forged with mud and sand. Yesterdays cleansed by the will of the sea; darkness consumed by a will to be free. ~ Years like seconds cast to the breeze, a gales awaiting, each day a tease. But to wake I shall, today I did. I’m halfway there, but again just mid.

~*~ SCK050524

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Damn

Awakened by a dream of dawn, sunshine beckons a brand new day. Alas to find my words are gone, a nightmare dark has found its way. ~ My darling slumbers peacefully, awaiting her daily verse. There my joy’s writ for her to see, yet I suffer the poet’s curse. ~ My only wish is to make her smile, returning the love she’s given. And to make her laugh for a while, curse be damned, this heart is driven.

~*~ SCK111679

#poetry #love #writing #dreams #morning #smiles

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Stuck in the Middle with Me

Having reached the pinnacle of mediocrity, the vista’s not quite what I thought it to be. Valleys dwelt, sunlight shading overtime, peaks overshadowed by this risers’ climb. ~ Tomorrows sculpted with what’s on hand, rocky paths forged with mud and sand. Yesterdays cleansed by the will of the sea; darkness consumed by a will to be free. ~ Years like seconds cast to the breeze, a gales awaiting, each day a tease. But to wake I shall, today I did. I’m halfway there, but again just mid.

~*~ SCK050524

#poetry #time #humor #life #rhymesalot #writing #mediocrity #mid life #c.sck

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Poetic Injustice

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Afloat in red stilettos, hair, nails and lips

Shimmering in black satin, taught about the hips

Blue green eyes sparkle as they glance my way

Smile wide across her face, yet I’ve nothing to say

 .

Subtle hand reaching softly touches mine

Nervously reacting I nearly spilled her wine

Leaning ever closer, whispering in my ear

Sweet sounds alluring, words I’ve dreamt to hear

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Standing stunned, throbbing chest

Twisted tongue on a tortured quest

A racing mind all aflutter

An uncertain stutter I did utter

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With this mutter she did chortle

“A pen less poet’s just a mortal”

~*~

Sck071215

#poetry #poetic injustice #humor #c.SCK

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Laughing for Change

Today’s the day I change the world, my fingers crossed, blankets hurled. The rising sun lights up my day. It matters not my sky is gray. ~ First it’s coffee as I check the news. Feeling good I dodged the blues. Next I’ll write, so here we go. What we’ll find I don’t know. ~ Every day is an unknown path, so veer towards love, and avoid the wrath. Share your joy with all you meet. Make someone smile your daily feat. ~ Laughing’s great, then happiness nearer. I laugh a lot when I look in the mirror. Perhaps the key’s our point of view. I feel the change, now do you?

~*~ SCK020921

#poetry #love #happiness #joy #laughter #smiling #life #time #point of view #sharing #humor

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Morning Triku #167 ~ Excepting

~~~

Distractible and Chair

Life is distracting

when hours and hours required

recording seconds.

~

Roads Ahead

Taking a backseat

is often bumpy, but not

in a limousine.

~

Spooning’s Good

When writing’s your path

take all the forks you can get

and ignore the knives.

~*~

SCK062118

#poetry #haiku #distraction #writing #life #humor

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Reality’s Dreamt

Confined in a box within our visual sphere, we search for direction hoping that it’s near. Clouds confound the senses making life unclear, we run to our horizons but a new will appear. ~ The earth is standing still hurtling through space. Our seconds are but few in this universal race. Feet compound the miles speeding up the pace. Steps left behind we hope will leave a trace. ~ The sun will rise again when yesterday is through. Darkness always follows shrinking our world view. Dreams come into focus when the brain gets a clue. Our eyes both close and open but reality’s up to you.

~*~ SCK052920

#poetry #life #time #dreams #reality

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Dreaming Dreams Dreamt

Risen from the depths of gloom and dread, cobwebs wiped from my sleepy head. I awoke to a day of bright sunshine. I looked out the window to see the world was mine. ~ To the bathroom I went to do my thing. Perched was I as the birdies sing. I then strode to the mirror and to my surprise; the bags were gone from beneath my eyes. ~ My hair was perfect with none out of place. The wrinkles of time were now gone from my face. I raced downstairs to greet this new day. I skipped and danced every step of the way. ~ While making my coffee an alarm I heard. I thought to myself, now that seems absurd. Next thing I knew I was back in bed, pulling the covers from over my head. ~ My room was the same, still dark and gray. Cold and wet was predicted today. The nightmare passed but the dream still unclear. But awakened was I to awake with her near.

~*~ SCK051920

#poetry #dreams #nightmares #reality #love

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Welcome

Yellow’s out, green’s underway Pinks will wait another day Then purples, orange and brilliant reds Bursts of blooms thrust from beds

My world awakens, spring’s finally here Lilac hues fill the air Sunrise sparkles on morning dew Budding trees frame the view

Clear blue skies, picnics at noon Summer’s next, just not too soon

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To All a Happy End

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Books without covers, until they’re read Blank pages at the start, full when it’s dead Chapters each grow complex as time fills the sheets Cluttered with description, scattered with fabulous feats

Leafs numbered carefully, some seemingly fall out of order With twists and turns, good and bad, the best parts always shorter All are novel, none a fiction, most never to be perused All first editions on a shelf, most forgotten once they’re used

Paper backed or leather clad, short and long, some illustrated Writ by a single hand, edited by masses, bound and frustrated All’s a familiar historic tale, all they ever wrote Copyrights handed down, penned in a marginal note

‘Twas a story of a life whose time may now transcend Whether joyful, sad or demonic - all will be a happy end

. Sck071615

#poetry #life #death #happy endings #c.SCK

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Sprung

. Bunnies nibbling fresh spring grass. Clouds as time leisurely pass. Darkness consumes as does every day. Time as grass nibbled away. Sun’s rise, birds welcome sung. Minds unwind, spring has sprung.

. Sck040816

#poetry #Spring #nature #time #life #c.sck