nancy-e-tracy
I have been writing poetry since the '70's. I like whimsical poetry. I have won a few awards when I was active in "World of Poetry". I was active in our local Poetry Society until things in the group got too "dark" for my tastes. I do not care for dark poetry but I read it when I find something interesting.
What a perfect place for a treehouse
In the limbs of that old tree
I'd spend all my time just dreaming
Of what a wonderful time it would be
To be running away from the pirates
Who were after me!
While looking for a place to hide
I'd look up and see
That treehouse snuggled high above
The perfect place for me.
The only way up
Not the way you would think
Was a little old Elf
Sitting there on a shelf
Saying, "I'll give you a boost for a drink"
So I pulled out my cup
And went looking
For water was surely nearby
He said, "Water's not my favorite drink,
I'll have a cup of Rye"
I had no Rye to my name
Thinking quickly on my feet
"Let the pirates give him a drink of Rye"
When they go up,
I'll say "Goodbye"
What a perfect place for a treehouse,
If I were only 10 (again}.
Sep 7, 2018
Sep 7, 2018 at 1:49 PM UTC
Not a sound
in th forest
Not a leaf
in the wind
On the lake
not a ripple
there's a storm
coming in
Not a deer
in the meadow
Not a hiss
not a howl
Not a breath
Not a whisper
There's a cat
on the prowl
Not a twitter
of a bird
Not a Bat
Not an Owl
Silence in the forest
There's a cat on the prowl
All is well until he brushes against my legs, looks
up at me and meows - lunch time
Aug 11, 2018
Aug 11, 2018 at 1:46 PM UTC
If thou indeed derive thy light from Heaven
Then, to the measure of that Heaven-born light,
Shine, Poet! In thy place, and be content.....
--William Wordsworth
Jul 30, 2018
Jul 30, 2018 at 4:40 PM UTC
Awake! You lazy pen who gives me nothing..
You fingers parlyzed
Awake! You stubborn thoughts who lie in puddles..
Refusing to cooperate when all I ask is such an easy task,
Give ear to all the world encompassing your gifted sight
Stoke the fire that burns wthin the ashes of your heart
Beat out a tune for all of those who live to write
Jul 17, 2018
Jul 17, 2018 at 10:44 PM UTC
103 Degrees
The sun dropped fast behind the trees
And cooled the squirrels, the birds, the bees....
And me
And soon enough the shade where I, at peace, reside
An audience to nature's Summer Night
A performance, in perfect harmony
A witness to a magical delight
A concert that touchs where the soul abides
July 17, 2018
6:30 PM
Jul 17, 2018
Jul 17, 2018 at 9:47 PM UTC
Adam and Eve in the garden
Eve said "Sir, but begging your pardon"
"This apple, you see, just fell down from that tree,
but I tasted and it's just delicious."
"My Father said we're not to eat it
But he's not around here today
so, just give it to me and I'll try it
Delicious, is that what you say?"
Now, the next day, when God was out walking,
{He was looking for Adam and Eve}
He couldn't believe they were covered in leaves
So he told them "Sit down and start talking"
"The serpent beguiled me" said Eve
That left Adam with nowhere to turn
He said "Eve said 'lets try it' and I don't deny it
I took a wee bite just to please."
"The fault is on Eve can't you see Lord?"
The Lord said "YOU SHOULD HAVE SAID NO!"
So all humans were banished from paradise
'Cause ADAM just couldn't say NO...
Jul 16, 2018
Jul 16, 2018 at 6:20 PM UTC
There are hearts that are so tender, Lord
Hearts that are so rare
that every little grievance
causes pain that we can't bear
Oh, hear our cry,
dear Lord we pray
Give comfort and assurance
that though we cry
you are near by
to strengthen our endurance
Matthew 24:13
But he who endures shall be saved
Jun 8, 2018
Jun 8, 2018 at 1:03 PM UTC
I love my neighbor
I love myself
There is on shame in love
Then why is it so hard for some
To to just go on and say it
May 26, 2018
May 26, 2018 at 6:44 PM UTC
It is stunningly amazing
What you can hear and see
while quietly you're seated
Beneath an old oak tree
May 26, 2018
May 26, 2018 at 6:42 PM UTC
Rain on the roof
Lightening in the sky
Little blossoms bow their heads
and dare to wonder why
May 26, 2018
May 26, 2018 at 6:40 PM UTC