The happiest The most memorable Good Health and Joy Last year was difficult and this year is so much better We are Survivors but not free for five years We are grateful and kindness is by far the very best gift No matter what you celebrate Enjoy! The Very Best of Everything in 2024 and Always!
The woman is a blessing The forever kind Changed lives and lived every day as an inspiration to us all A Storybook Love and Life To Honor she isn't enough She would not want that anyway Your politics and ideas don't matter here What she accomplished still grows and helps many What matters is that we say farewell to this amazing human being We should strive to be as kind and incredible as she was To say the mold was broken is not enough but she was so much more than enough She more than cared she did something with it and about it
Was it you? The marble-colored French bulldog is always happy to see me on my walks. He comes running to me. The pat on the head from me and the kiss from the dog for me. Daddy, is it you? In spirit. I miss you and love you. I know that you know that.
Have heart Have soul Be careful if you lose control Be kind Be caring Be considerate The world has changed and is changing You can change it or stay with it You can stay true to your beliefs Take a road less traveled Try a different journey It is up to you
Several years ago a horrible cry came from the park. A feral cat was killing a squirrel Many people feed the cats so this made me incredibly sad Yesterday I saw two squirrels in trees flicking their tails to signal danger or a problem A white and gray cat was watching their every move on the trees Ready to pounce or make her way to the tree I stood there watching for a while hoping that the cat would leave I hope next time I feed the squirrels that they are all safe and sound I love animals and am involved in animal charities but this hurt my heart to view This was survival of cruelty
Walking has become a healthy means to reframe and enjoy every day or start that way. No music, no podcasts only nature's sounds and music It's healthy. It's calming. For the last four years of battling diseases of those close to the heart and Dear Friends, pain, hurdles, and sorrow It has become a great friend It doesn't read my poetry It doesn't promise to write book reviews that have yet to come to fruition Walking for hope, and charitable causes and to see what the world can be Walking for and with Hope
You're a nobody You're nothing Am I somebody? Every time that I write I feel the power I am a storyteller How I found my family and how they found me As they get to know me Those people I am coming to know through stories and photographs shaped who we are As I write the book, I asked questions The answers only Heaven knows
He reminded me of my visit to Walden Pond and how I tore my heel because I didn't own hiking boots. Since corrected. I touched his desk in disbelief My thoughts on the Civil Disobedience book and how I much prefer Walden We stopped as the ducks sat on a log in the pond and waited until the Goose march ended with the geese taking flight Thinking he is one of my muses and I am grateful He lived long ago but never far away Walking with Henry David C@rainbowchaser2023
Tomorrow is 43 years Laughter, Love, Hurdles, and Tears Too many goodbyes and happily some Welcomes and Hellos There is my one and only and it still shows More to today than yesterday what I sign in all of your cards MTTY , my WPIA Love you more than any poem I will ever compose
He seems to know when it is being prepared by the aroma. The human guy enjoys it and he waits for a slice or two that he will share His human mom hates meatloaf and doesn't tell her it's a hamburger because it is not. For her husband and Pups, she will acquiesce. Now and then Pups eat meatloaf.
The grass shimmied The trees were Hulaed The ducks swam with it The puppies and dogs came to say hello even with the dance fierce at times The squirrels eat their nuts and find homes for the extras The walkers and runners kept their routines Some were shopping and others were off to Farmer's Markets after their weekly brunch Wind Dance in October
Thanks and Gratitude For dogs who wait forever for a loving family and home No matter their handicap or situation They want love and want to return it If you are lucky enough to have a pet in your life If you give your time, money, and effort to an animal charity Heartfelt Thanks Tail wags and cuddles Thanks, Subaru for today
Two I can do without but they are out there Ignorant and Imbecile Preferences are idealistic, iconic, imaginative, incredible, innovative, impressive, inspiring, and intuitive. I words. As for the first two, we know to whom they apply.
Insecure and partially secure Sensitive but use it for it has magical powers to heal and create Do what makes you happy and say no No doesn't mean you won't care or love someone. You just make a choice and go with it Been there and done that Stop disappointing yourself. You learn to deal with what comes your way Be the genuine, considerate, caring, and amazing person that you are Some will verbally try to knock you down, insult you, and discourage you such as I love you but... How you choose to ignore, listen, or forget is your call even if they think they mean well ? Prescription for a Happier life is a work in progress
All we are saying is give peace a chance as John Lennon sang A Pink chalk ******* in the US at a time when the world needs to reexamine itself? Many of us love people of different faiths and ideals in our families as well as friends This was beyond anything as vile and corrupt Chalk-drawn ******* in a private parking lot The Holocaust happened long ago and many people have relatives that didn't survive History does not need to repeat itself again
Not ROYGIBIV Deeper and yet more vibrant Not traditional but incredibly profound and lovely Harmony and Melody personified Accepting and Gracious on our khaki coil May your rainbows be glorious Of your own making and design Daddy, ours is special it means you are watching over us
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Yes memories are vibrant Here and now patience must be strong and alive Waiting to love you Not a stand in My one and only is the only one that will Do. Artificial Intelligence can’t generate or recreate it. Want you Count the moments The minutes The Seconds The Hours It is out of our control When it is I will love you again And again
It's raining. It's boring. Yet the Blue Jay with their hawk-like- like sound Swooped down from a high branch to take a freshly roasted shelled nut Thirty seconds later another appeared and grabbed another nut. Their crests and colors of blue, white, and black were visible in the rain. Not a bad way to walk on a Holy day where fasting and no driving happen once a year Before you utter a sound the computer and other modern-day conveniences are essential to my well-being such as walking So thanks Blue Jays for making this Yom Kippur easier
Friends are running a marathon in it today with raingear handy. Ducks were racing and splashing without a care. How waterproof are their feathers? Others walk their dogs soe dogs wearing their fashionable raincoats and booties. Many drive to their Saturday plans which are now indoors. Hearing lyrics to every song about rain from film to rock to theater. Left tunes home since umbrella and hood get in the way and impossible to get a clear signal. Rain brings drop zones. Walking in the the rain.
Expect nothing. Accept what is and deal! You have beliefs, ideals, and dreams. Be who you are! Sometimes you have to carry forward and upward. Despite and in spite of others Those who are well-meaning need to think and not speak.
You really have to hear and not listen Certain people feel the need to say it all without regards to your feelings Their opinion reigns supreme no matter the reasons or circumstances The caveat here is to not let it disturb your sleep or how they are making you feel You can deal but the truth is you can tell them off or turn a deaf ear No matter what you do you just have to let it go or let them go because they wag their tongues without self control Your feelings don’t matter to them
His birthday celebration with loved ones and friends all around. He takes his Aunt’s hand and asks would you ride the carousel with me? The greatest gift is to spend a few magical moments with her five-year-old nephew.- A Little Boy’s Gift.
The squirrels decided to entertain with acrobatics while they found the roasted nuts left for them by several trees. Some leaves were soaked from the rain while others stayed bright and green refusing to fall The humidity and dew point have made walking a melting Olympic sport Hypocrisy and ignorance dance around us while others just try to move forward and carry on People have enjoyed meeting others while putting prejudice and arrogance behind them and that is delightful Wardrobes are still in Summer for now and probably will be until November right before Thanksgiving This is an East Coast September and used to bes like Neil Diamond wrote Just lie on the floor til you sweep them away It is a different September no matter what coast you call home I met my husband forty-four years ago this week so I have a thing for September and tall blue eyed men. Married in October 1980, Wedding Song Time in a Bottle
We will never forget We hear stories and remembrances People witnessing horrific moments and people jumping from windows No matter where you live you were affected Someday there will be a National Day of Remembrance so we never forget and remind those who were not born yet what happened Until then, the tears flow and we remember Excelsior!
Some are temporary. Some Lifelong. Some were completely unexpected. Some unexplainable. Some stay the same at a distance. Some grow. Some end for reasons we will never fully know. Some completely undeserving of us.
There is no paradox here at all. When the words don't come as easily as they should. What is a poet to do? You listen for the muses and their cues no matter where they come from. No chorus, harmony, or melody without a feeling. Hoping they will find you and return. Open your eyes. Open your heart. Listen carefully and they will sing their song again.
The last four years have been beyond comprehension but no matter what I have heard and experienced the words stay positive. Many things have changed but having heart and calm saves the day. Some things stay the same and for others, you adapt to the times and issues as best you can. There is so much to see and do. If you have given up, please don't think of taking me with you. I will remain protectively positive.
The look of you The eyes on you The smile that travels everywhere and nowhere in particular The laughter and the laugh Take me under over and every direction as long as I am with you September 14 forty four years ago we met going stronger if possible Whenever I am near you it is yesterday once more
It was a beautiful day with lots of puppies and dogs frolicking around as their human watched them with water and treats if needed and wanted. That night I dreamt of one dog asking his human Can I take you to the human park and put a leash on you?
Tuning in Tuning out Respectful and not distasteful Accepting what is and putting what was on the back burner It had its purpose and begs to be reexamined when necessary Respect is paramount Easier said than done but difficult to accept that many people think they are higher and mightier than others Believe what you want People fall in love with people Color and ****** orientation don't play a role right away You can love a friend The love of a lifetime ideally comes along once That relationship is golden and hopefully forever Listening hard does nothing You might be forming a response not needed now Listening gently gets you where you want to be
He said I slept through the thunderstorms last night. If I don't carry an umbrella, I get soaked. If the slicker is there, been soaked with both that and the umbrella. Walking under trees is a major no-way. As the sky grays again and it's quiet the walk happens It is quiet and most people are driving their cars or working. Monday and Friday are two of the four days off for me. Many have asked when I write and the answer many times is in between the raindrops or on a sunny day. You know I will be seeking a rainbow
He is the Love of my Life My best friend and life partner We have been through inside out and upside down together How you grew to hate him is beyond me. Your toxic nature and narcissistic tendencies might explain it What you do for one child you do for another Taking sides and favoritism doesn't work and should never happen Guess you never really knew that you broke my heart Every wedding anniversary that I celebrate it comes back at me again I have forgiven you but will never forget C@rainbowchaser2023
Rules are meant to be adapted and broken Pain leaves scars and you must find a way to heal even though that is insurmountable at times This is a challenging and heart breaking time when people are killed because of their beliefs and lifestyle Instead of hiding under a rock or waging a war Learning from History and not allowing it to repeat itself would be a start Neat trick if you can accomplish it We can forgive but never forget Reading books would be a start Keep learning because nobody knows it all Protecting your heart and nurturing your mind requires yiu to tune in and tune out Sometimes I wonder what direction we will go in if we just allow the status quo to continue? My guess is that we will be better than we thought possible Just remember that nobody is above the law even in the court of public opinion
You are gone from our sight Never from our hearts You couldn't walk in this world now but wish you were here To hear you sing To hug you To look at your reassuring hazel eyes again Daddy, I don't know how 50 years have passed tomorrow but I will be fifteen once again Your daughters love and miss you
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She was almost by the Redwood tree ahead of the storm She couldn’t fly high enough to catch that rainbow Her father told her when you see a rainbow I will be smiling down at you She missed him terribly and he died when she was young A Ranger noticed her wing was not working well and he puts piece of surgical tape on it until a vet or butterfly specialist at the park could see it As the rainbow appeared she flew happily over the Ranger’s hat The Monarch with a tear in her wing happily gazed at the rainbow above
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In memory of our father who died when we were young
There is a quiet and stillness beyond compare It is gentle, safe, and strong filled with joy and caring Nothing Mickey Mouse about it The world stands still Even if it is a few minutes or with any luck hours This is where I would rather be than dealing with a mixed up and confused world that needs to get its act together In his arms
Fifty years of missing you are coming up soon. I am fifteen again and reliving that moment. No matter what others say they have no clue. When a parent takes their last breath and is gone forever upon their child. I hear you calling us fellas and discussing fishing. Bathroom doors still need to be closed for I flashback to that horrible day on August 23. This is a wound that is scarred and never heals. I have learned about members of your family just recently and some knew you but we never knew them til now. Rest in love and we miss you, Dear Daddy
Sorry but have to surround myself with a little less crazy darkness From you Whatever the matter is, I am here for you but at a distance for the time being There is no quick fix and no band-aid to cover and heal the wound or scar Depression isn’t fun as one who knows all too well I have lived there and hope never to return Learning happens every day and hope to be part of your journey when you are ready to welcome me back Have to hand it to you Come out of the dark
A noisy crow flew overhead greeting friends, loved ones, and unsuspecting humans Sorry I have not written but needed a break from each other You know that I can’t stay away too long from you Have to let go temporarily of two people that matter The Debby downer stuff is getting old but will respect it from a distance Just as we turn the corner and happier days are hopefully ahead of us Just have to let them go knowing in the future things will improve and we will enjoy the friendships that have stood the test of time Letting them go for now.
More than ever possible to have. Seems more might be necessary but source unknown. Not sure if tap is dry? Seems some are too wrapped up in their own to spend time with others or their friends. So, you do things on your own because you have to be your own best company. You cancel and delay plans and hope to reschedule. Spear of the moment isn't as easy as before but hope it will come around again. Some mean well but need to learn to say nothing if they have nothing nice to share or say. Patience is a virtue which I hope visits again.
Lying for attention and loneliness is a horrible thing It is a habit that should never start but is easy to copy Very well be the beginning of the mental illness and ask for help if it is Keep it in your head if need be Erase it from your heart Use your creativity if you call it that for other things Hurting yourself and looking like a fool isn't worth the pain and destruction of a soul You should be liked for yourself not for the stories you create Be yourself and erase them
Gentle syncopated breeze in the trees Remembering your family giving you a hale and hearty farewell Your infant great-granddaughter, great-grandson, grandchildren and children hurt and annoyed about the damage Covid start and brought you to an end Rest in Love, Mom Say Hi to DADDY We miss you both more words than I can ever write
A double rainbow yesterday. Daddy said Hello. That is one of the reasons rainbowchaser is my copyright. We lost him fifty years ago this August when he was only 45. We lost Mom three years ago this August. My father-in-law was eight years ago this August. I don't like or care for the month of August. Take care of Mom and our grandparents. Watch over all your kids including grand and great grand. Thanks for saying Hello and will always love and miss you!
Maybe it's the stars in the sky. Maybe it's hard to see you cry. Maybe it's the sound of his voice. I would listen if I didn't have a choice. Maybe it's her smile that lights up any room. It's magical how it gets rid of any gloom. Maybe it's the joy and happiness. Without all of you, there would be no bliss. Maybe because my dream came true. The published writer and poet is before you. Just like things change within the seasons. Proud to write number one thousand on Hello Poetry today. One thousand reasons One thousand poems
Bricks Landings Roof Top Gardens Terraces Windows Hurdles and valleys Peaks and majesties Amazing views and vistas When you fall You rise again Climbing whatever you like I hope that joy and goodness surround you and those you love Climb High and fall amongst the clouds
Another one of those wonderful four-letter words Loners sometimes dwell there because it is comfortable and easy Others venture into the unknown and go for it Something as simple as attending a luncheon with strangers Either you stay in your lane or kick it in its **** and go for it Stay Tuned
When slumber ends too early Blue eyes are watching you Hugs and cuddles are not interrupted by Technology or any other disruptions out of our control Just two beating hearts More Precious moments
You were completely unexpected. My heart had been trampled upon and I was broken. You were patient and caring. A very good friend who became my best friend as well as the love of my life. Sometimes things were easy. There have been hurdles and roadblocks. Sad Goodbyes and Lovely Welcomes. If I had to do it all over again, it would be with you. Only you.