reduce cataracts
ripe juice used to cure migraines
manganese rich grapes

times made of iron            
must pass to be a lawyer                
a food buffet, bar

does best in full sun
treats rheumatoid arthritis              
liriope plants

the anglers' mayfly
was once a British cannon
Is a male duck, drake

fruit thrives in swamps
grows all over Bangladesh
Elephant Apple

may help one's heart health
lubricates large intestine
iron source, okra

wreaks havoc in lungs
a worldwide deadly virus
corona virus

On a snowy Christmas Day
Snowflakes fluttered in the sky,
It was an awesome blizzard,
Its beauty could make one sigh.

Snowflakes stuck while in the sky
Letters formed to spell your name:
They spelled ythe name, Mary Anne,
Pivoting in air they came.

Santa had still been nearby,
So he took us home by sleigh:
This time I will not forget,
On this snowy Christmas day.

It was a white wonderland,
Until you shone your smiles bright:
Your warm smiles had brought an end,
To cold to my heart's delight.

written 01-08- 3023

world's largest lizard
very aggressive lizard
Komodo dragon

hole in ground that's dug          
at racetrack where cars are fueled
is  the plum's seed, pit

record, two feet long
live water-free, thirty hours
the walking catfish

They're well camouflaged
with many dangerous quills
slowpoke porcupines

When I find life is dismal,
And I need some sunshine bright
I look for Mary Anne's heart,
That is sunny day and night.

Mary Anne is a great friend,
With brunette hair and eyes blue
Her heart is warm and caring,
No wonder it I pursue.

She is a treasured angel,
And her heart's wealth can't be bought.
Her heart is warm and gentle,
Sunshine in my heart she's brought.

With Mary Anne as my friend,
I find my heart is content.
Being real kind and thoughtful,
Is Mary Anne's heart's intent.

Her smiles when they ricochet,
Can spin stars that are above.
No wonder they're so renowned,
And always them I think of.

metal plating does
dentist does to a patient
delights taste buds, treats

high quality wood                                              
Indian mahogany
the padauk tree

white trees and pink trees
the state tree of Missouri
in bloom, fishing time

active in daytime
constantly bobs while it walks
stiff- winged sandpiper

a very fast gait
sometimes found in a stocking
an action verb, run

it fights infections
cleans and vitalizes lungs,
 fights virus , mullein

improves one's mood
full of antioxidants
keeps brain sharp, champagne

are rich in enzymes
have healthy bacteria
the fermented foods

used to infuse gin
are high in magnesium
bitter sloe berries

On this St. Patrick's Day night,
Green light is seen in the sky.
Stars aren't the main attraction.
Do you know the reason why?

Big shamrocks are in the sky,          
Making stars appear real wee;
Light up like bright emeralds,           
What an awesome sight they be.

When your smiles ricochet there,
They bring gold forth from your heart.
The gold that surrounds shamrocks,
Is a piece of Irish art.

Shamrocks out on St, Pat's night,
Fill the sky with sheer delight.

Lord, give to me your wisdom
During times when my life smarts:
With a heart kind and gentle,
Show me how I'm to heal hearts.

When in life smarts I'm in need                      
During times when life is rough,        
Show me Lord how I'm to love,
In hearts help me sow enough.

Give me smarts Lord that I need,
That will make me someone wise,
So that I 'll strive for heaven
My eternal paradise.

Give me smarts, Lord, that I need,              
Light my heart with love I plead.

makes meat tasty
omega 3s' prevent strokes
real healthy fish fats

to mark on a box                      
what a company pays with
to look over, check

missed with pop for plants   
tenderizer for cooking
known to **** slugs, beer

excellent windbreak
a dangerous toxic tree
deadly nanchineel

young eating chicken            
deep container that fries food    
one who fries, fryer

Your smiles sure make the moon shine,
Of revenuers beware;
Although there's no alcohol,
But sunshine that's from your care.

It'swhen you make the moon shine,
It is seen from far away;
It shines forth  with a brilliance,
As it shines in bright array.

Your smiles make a rare moonshine,
That.'s stored on a power grid,
That can be found on gas cars,
Equipped as solar hybrid.

Your smiles sure make the cars go,
As moonshine from your smiles flow.

may enhance the brain
a good source of energy
the nutritious yams

vitamin A rich
does its blooming in the fall
bears in spring, loquat

it's called snake killer
state bird of New Mexico
cartoon, Road Runner

colorblind mammal
city with excessive snow
Buffalo. N. Y.

very beautiful
daytime flowerheads stay closed
Nicotiana

put over a slip
to put stuffing in poultry
to put clothes on, dress

help to prevent strokes
cleans and deodorizes
fragrant lemon blooms

antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
helps skin, red clover

mostly cellulose                          
is a cool fabric to wear                    
yellow flame, cotton,

has a mild flavor
high protein, low calories
fresh, soft, cottage cheese

sweet, brown, desert fruits
maintains nervous system health
used to gain weight, dates

an evergreen tree
used as a rooting agent
kills ants, cinnamon

used to cool when hot
come in hand and electric
a rooter, a fan

movie's synonym                                        
it strums guitars and banjoes
it means pictures, pic

prevent horse spooking
they're electric turn signals
useful blinkers

is smoked to treat colds
boiled in tea for rheumatism
sweet everlasting

stores valuables
what umpire says when not out.
being shielded, safe

As the sunshine shone brightly,
Flower buds became unfurled.    
In times winds will whip through trees,
Petals to ground will have whirled.

Should the petals be enough,
A carpet on ground they'll make.
Maybe there'll be plush walking,
Their beauty eyes will awake.

There will be a sweet fragrance,
Where sweet flowers are blooming.
Noses will search out sweetness,
As air  they'll be perfuming.

second place medal
bolsters the immune system
silver conduit

they delay aging                            
blackberry- raspberry cross                
heart-leaved tayberries