eat fire fleeing bugs
feed especially  on ticks
the cattle egrets

they have capsaicin
they may help fight hunger
hot cayenne peppers

raised for eggs and meat            
quieter than most duck breeds
black, Cayuga ducks

used for clothes storage
an aromatic lumber
eastern cedar flutes

tail tip, bright yellow
can survive eight years in wild
cedar waxwing bird

found in wetland zones
Uruguay's national bloom
a legume, ceibo

high blood pressure aid   
gives immune system a boost
fibrous celery

lowers blood pressure
food known to combat cancer
eyes friend, celery

where dead lay to rest
and dance where no tombstones are
a cemetery

pieces of furniture
most at tables are wooden
have back supports, chairs

it brings down swelling
relieves an upset stomach
sleep aid, chamomile

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

what alter can mean
clothes taken off for clean ones
money in coins, change

leaves do this in fall                                           
done with clothes when they're *****
quarters and dimes, change

juices batteries
Dodge performance vehicle
bullfight's bull, charger

Chastity is so crucial,                            
In proving one’s love is true.
It helps us with self-control,
To face life with a clear view.

In single and married life,
We must guard our chastity.
Showing concern for others,
Will help us so we'll be free.

A chaste life is a treasure
  Throughout the stages of life:                                          
It helps maintain a marriage,
Through chaotic times of strife.

That’s where real love flourishes,
Where joys often tag along,
A virtue with great power,
That keeps much from going wrong.

It disciplines our bodies,
Helping us to live lives pure,
It helps us manage our lives.
With the courage to endure.


notes:      I had Chastity on poetry,com. I changed a couple words to touch it up and improve beat.  11-25-2022

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

in Boston crem pie  
said to make somebody smile            
found in pizzas, cheese

improves the brain's health
fast, growing, evergreen tree
the custard apple

is the ice cream tree
delays the signs of ageing
the cherimoya

ends insomnia
high in antioxidants
soothes one's gout, cherries

those two winged bandits
used for removing motors
the cherry pickers

used in French cuisine
makes eggs especially good
French parsley, chervil

add to heart diet
Omega three and six rich
nutritious chia

digestive tonic
southern coffee substitute
for gout, chickory

raw fruit quench the thirst        
is used to fight leprosy      
climbing China root

Oregon's state fish
swim to fresh water to spawn
the Chinook Salmon

has durable wood
nuts are coffee substitute
delish chinquapin



Notes      
nuts are only edible part on chinquapin tree and are to be eaten in moderation.
written 10-19-2022 by Joseph G. Schelling

day's sleep, fifteen hours
carry the bubonic plague          
a menace, chipmunks

they molt twice a year
four to seven years in wild
the chipping sparrows

also called chippies
bird four to eight inches long        
wings are rounded, have short tails
the chipping sparrows

small chopped wood pieces
a potato or corn snack
poker tokens, chips

a word for door stop.
prevent the forward movement
synonym of filled, chock

Chocolate is real tasty.
In much candy it is found.
It's found in many desserts.
It's prized for its taste renowned.

Dark chocolate is healthy.
It's said to be medicine.
When it is found in milkshakes,
Many taste buds it does win.

When it comes to making fudge,
The tastiest it does make.
When you ask for chocolate,
Seldom is is it a mistake.

When you get your sweet a treat,
And it's St. Valentine's Day,
Chocolate is a safe choice.
Many words its taste will say

chocolate fragrance
attractive to butterflies
chocolate cosmos

is highly fragrant
prefers partial-shaded spot
chocolate vine plant

A star shone o'er Bethlehem,
Upon that first Christmas night:
The shepherds came from the fields,
In search of such brilliant light.

They gathered at the manger,
Where the baby Jesus laid:
Homage to the newborn king,
To Jesus Christ they had paid.

It was a cold and starry night,
Hearts were warmed with love and care:
Animals came to greet him,
Coming in from here and there.                  

The king of kings was born this night,
He came to help us turn out right.

written 12-24-2024

I hope on this Christmas day,
Joys profuse will come our way;
And that we will find blessings,
And sunshine to warm the day.

When we spend time with loved ones,    
A memory we will make.
When we're at Christmas  dinner,
Our appetites will partake.

Will light of the Christmas star,
Warm the manger that's below,
Underneath the Christmas star?
Will the magi, it, follow?

A birthday gift for Jesus,
Is to do his Father's will;
A gift appreciated.
Joys in Jesus' heart will fill.

sleep with eyes open                      
tilapia, ones for eats      
good fish pets, cichlids

tubular flowers
hummingbirds seek out this plant
bees love cigar plants

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

geometric shape
group that shares an interest
go around,  circle

cisterns are empty
until the next thunderstorm
a deluge, stop rain!

Afrika native
they are used for cattle feed
the citrus melon

Citrus trees while they're in bloom,
Then bear sweet petals of white;
It's while they are blossoming,
Noses and eyes do delight.

When winds blow through citrus trees,
Eyes, their petals will astound.
As they freely dance about,    
Waltzing petals there are found.    

Citrus petals at twilight,
With light from each shining star;
Are a sight that's truly grand,
And very spectacular.

muy hermoso
fragrancia intensa
clavel barato

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The good that is in others,
Each day, Lord. help me to see:
Help me that I won't be blind,
And see what you want of me.

Lord, the beam that's in my eye,
To get it out, Lord, help me,
Good that others try to do,
Their intentions help me see.

Help me Lord, so I can see,  
What you're calling me to do,
The light of your heart dear Lord,
Have it draw me close to you.

Wisdom, Lord, help me to see,
So thinking I'll do clearly.

cuts down on **** growth,
three to five years to flower
climbing hydrangea

cutting of a hedge
to cut an article out
a fastener, clip

slows signs of aging                           
endangered in parts of world
Arctic cloudberries