He drove her home from school late in the evening
Took his friend for roasted chestnuts while seeing the Holiday tree at Rockefeller Center
Gifted her a Teddy bear
He became her best friend and love of her life
Healed a broken heart and damaged soul with love
Introduced her to his parents as he placed an engagement ring on her hand
Danced with her to Jim Croce’s Time in a Bottle in October the following year at their wedding
Suddenly September

Second Love
Love of my life
First Love
One way street I should never have walked down
Contour impressing you not size
Hug contour or size?
He saw what you were unable to see
I was a nineteen year old with ripening hormones in college
When I stopped looking in graduate school
Surprise second love came by and stayed
Received first Masters and Mrs
He earned his as well.
He married me
Earned second masters degree
Several years later and
So did he
Very happily married

Rhyme is easy
Chorus must make sense
Literal or figurative
Let me see
Does the melody work?
Does it make sense?
It is original or just another version of yesterday?
When you find the vibe
When it fills your soul
Do you loose control
Congrats
You are a writer
Yes, it matters
Harmony, melody,pitch,and vibe
It is alive
Sing

Maybe this time
You hurt enough
Realize what you failed to see long ago
Even though a loved one tried to steer you straight
Is it easier to hurt than to decide you deserve to live your life happier and whole
They broke you down
Pick up the pieces
Discard what does not work
Find a direction that feels right
So you are a do Gooder
So you care more than others
So you are sensitive
They don’t have to like it
What about you liking yourself?
Enjoy your life
Maybe this time
You can be you
Let them be who they are
Even if they are family
Ever family has people like this
You are on the right side
Right side
Too sweet
Too kind
Too good for your own good

Always number one
That is how you want it
You matter and others must take their place behind you
Your Tiara,your highness is too tight
You open your mouth but your brain is not in sync with it
As long as you get your way
It doesn’t matter who you hurt
You gaslight so much that you don’t see the harm you cause
You can forgive to a point
It is not always about you
Even though you see it that way
Do you really see?

Keeper of the flame
Instilling values that still matter
Beacon of light
Thanks for fifty years of public service
Reminding us that no felon should serve as President
No person in government should be above the law
Democracy matters and should never change
Ancestors and immigrants who are enjoying tbe dreams and accomplishments their grandchildren and great grandchildren achieve
You showed us what we should do and can do.
The middle class matters and should not be overtaken by the rich and powerful
We need to stay free along with our institutions
Guns and killing children ,educators and people in schools or anywhere must never happen again
Time to be civilized
Women must choose what they do with their bodies not the government
AI can be helpful and solve great problems but must be utilized correctly and positively without any danger lurking
Farewell
Stay Well
President Biden

Donations are still being made
Crises all around housing ,Insurance,picking up the pieces if there are any.
Tears that won't dry
Core is helping people with shelter and moving forward
Coordination with FEMA too
If you can do nothing more than say a kind word or donate the multitiude of charities helping people and animals
Love to LA

Long ago not so far away
Monarch butterflies accompanying you on walks
Squirrels twirling their tails
So others know that someone came to feed them again
The aroma of the nuts called to them
Placing a lei on The Pearl Harbor memorial
The quiet was deafening
Dual rainbows over Pearl Harbor bidding us farewell
The weathered and damaged plaques remembering Amelia Earhart
Hoping it will be repaired as she deserves to be remembered
All that and so much more leaves an impact
Sometimes forgotten but remembered in dreams
Henry David remember when I touched your desk near Walden Pond
Dreams

Look at song lyrics
Broadway musicals to Rock and Roll
Gain
Pain
Sorrow
Tomorrow
Some are sound alikes
Others spot on
So we carry on
Thinking about what is
What was
What will be
Power of the rhyme
Sublime

You judged someone without talking with them
The disregard was rude and cruel
The disrespect unjustified
Your excuse of being too busy no longer works
You just dont want to make time
You judged someone based on bias and one side of a story
You are loved and wished the very best in life
For now Time for Goodbyes
The door is open but suggest you wait to be invited before you walk in

Time heals some wounds but bullying and repetition of what is expected and used to be does not
You can be too good for what it is worth
Your worth to yourself gets diminished especially when you are giving, kind, and sensitive
Going back for more of this narcisstic tirade?
Not this time

Recently visited Honah Lee in Hawaii.
Peter's song about Puff was recorded when I was very young.
We saw the area for Puff and the inspiration for the lyrics
We all sang along on the tour bus.
The sweetness and creativity was touching and endearing.
Maybe we need to revisit the meaning and genuiness now more than ever before.
RIP Peter Yarrow

United we stand
Perhaps you will hear the lyric and live the words Divided we fall
Selfless and caring people get it
Those not possessing these qualities don't get the message
Unless they listen and learn
Some live in yesterday
Cannot comprehend today and not prepared for tomorrow
My heart hurts for them but there are others like me that care
The Do-gooders who quietly carry on and move forward
So let's sing that Old song
Loud, clear,and strong
Stand with us

Action speaks louder than words
I beg to differ
Ideas start out as words
They work in tandem
For every old and new cliche
Words have been my friends my entire life
A great comfort and a redirection
An amazing friend even now
We create and craft with them
They have taken me to heights I never imagined
Yet,The Power of Words
Eternally grateful of time and understanding
An overly sensitive and sometimes creative me
With the Power of Words

A better year
A better you
Finding the love of your life
Making a life with that person
Celebrating you
Still want to dance at your wedding
C-Span brought us together
Friends ever since
For you
Simply the Very Best

Plain JANE
Her mother said
Even when they laid her mother to rest those words echoed
He sees her differently
He loves her
Her mother hated him
That line still stings and hurts
I see a creative writer still trying to say it right
Happily married woman and devoted friend
Adores nature, traveling, museums, and Art
Happy that others read and enjoy her work
Yes she is who she is
Sorry her mother saw her differently

A Memoir
Five years of research
Going into Edit
This year it will be published and I am nervous
Poetry has always been my friend and companion
Always will be
First for me
Root for me
Will update you all

You said what you felt
Never taking into account the pain you caused
Hurting me is par for the course
Hurting someone else is intolerable
So the door is open
The phone won't ring
Text messages and Facebook will stop
Say what you will but you have no edit button
Frankly, my life matters not only yours \
Always about you
It is all about you as usual
So we are On Hold
Time is said to heal most wounds
Not sure this time

If there were more hours in the day
Other ways to show you what you already know
In the quiet of the morning
In the still of the night
Perhaps Afternoon Delight?
Hands held in silence that speak louder than any words ever could.
If there is a better love then we have it
As our wedding song states to save every day til eternity passes away just to spend them with you

Drawn to Pooh, Paddington, and the Care Bears.
They adorn my home office and are my heart.
Working virtually somedays,they keep me company
Looking at them makes me comfortable
Kindness, goodness and sensitivity define me
Those that take advantage or try have been in my tears and hurt my heart
Villains and the vicious are forewarned to get out of my way
I am the Human Care Bear
If that troubles you than take leave now
Forever more, even better

Have friends but few
Well chosen
Some unexpected
Writing has always been my best friend along with my spouse
Most of my walks are alone
Soul walks
Clears my senses and I do write in my head while walking
Watching nature and dogs being walked makes me happy
Pet some dogs then on my way
More enjoyable that noisy complaints or nonsense
Learned to listen acutely and speak when necessary
There is good noise and bad
Rooting for the good
Loner but not lonely

Your way or the highway
You’re a one-way street
It is always about you
Your narcissistic tendencies just need to send them packing
Cried the last tear
No more sleepless nights
You call others selfish but truth be told it is you that is
Call me sensitive or whatever you like
For now, Don’t call
Stay clear
Enough is enough
Not slamming the door shut
Just keeping my distance
Time may not heal this wound
Not another moment until you learn it’s not always about you

Need to visit Alaska
Visit you and see you soaring so high
Wish I could fly with you and view the world from your perspective
Flying High
Soaring splendidly
Hope to visit you
Until then go flying high and know I am watching with glory

No matter where or when

The good girl or boy will stop me to be petted ot to say Hello
Skippy is saying Hi from the Rainbow bridge
Anybody hurting or abusing them is the worst act
The consequences are dealt with by the charities that we support
So when paws pass you by or if you are lucky enough to call them family
Remember how dear they are
You are lucky enough to call them family or support them as we do

An old friend said writing it down won't do
He was unclear that writing is my art and my lifelong friend
Every essence,nuance,color  travel is captured in my mind
Then it is crafted and when I feel it works then it becones a poem
So Dear Danny ,who left us long ago
I do write.it down because I am a writer

Truth be told
Lies and stories getting old
This is for life
Gold ring is a circle
Nothing more or less
Lover,life partner,best friend on a lifetime ride
When it is easy, great time to embrace the heart
When it is hard, cry and hold on like you never knew possible
Letting go is easy but hanging on and tough is the ultimate
The answer
The Other Side
Do your best to get there
In the meantime enjoy the ride
Take it all
Deep inside
The Other Side

Nunley's painted beautiful ponies
Trying to catch that brass ring
All the colors and reigns
***** music and the beauty of simplicity
So grand in the eyes of a child
The adult still loves carousel horses
The Nunley's Carousel resides in a museum on Long Island
The anazing Billy Joel saved it and had  it restored so adults that were children and remember can ride it again as he did
The carousel

We are polar opposites
Sharing alot of DNA
I have my own kind of music
Sing my special loved songs
Dance to your music and tunes
Enjoy everything
Time for me to dance to mine without the control you impose
5678

Don”t dial in your life
Unless that works for you
I have doubts about that
You wonder how or why
Say goodbye to what was
You may not want to let
go of yesterday but you won’t get to today
or tomorrow unless you remember
Move forward
Learn from it
Move on
Accept what is but remember regrets keep you in the past
Hopes and dreams along with actions move you forward
You have to find
Whatever it is and cultivate your power towards whatever you want to achieve
Big or small
Grand or run of the mill
They are yours
Make your resolution happen
The best truly is waiting
Can you go for it?
Resolutions

A Hail and Hearty Farewell
Watching warm-ups and walking to the paddock
Horses and many colors
He spent forty years here
A bee stung him while watching a race outside
The tote board holds amazing moments and memories
He was a Harness owner and spectator
Four Starz Lights won the Jersey Sire Stakes
He won third leg and tne final race
Freehold Raceway has History and Soul
Sad to see that Nostalgic look on so many faces
So many enjoyed being part of the Afternoon Delight
Saying Goodbye to an old friend is not easy
Thanks to all of you
that played a part here
Farewell Freehold Raceway
Here's to you and the Last Race

Maddy
C@rainbowchaser2025

The Ultimate Joy
The best of everything especially health
Know Kindness and live it
Listen attentively
These gifts can't be wrapped but my wish is that they  open for you every single moment of your life including those you love

Don't care how many you wanted
Don't care how many you've had
Nobody can love me like he can
He's my one and only.
Blue eyed wonder standing so tall
He's my love, life partner ,and best friend
It never ends
Goes on like a flowing river
So sassy
So irreverent
So original
He is sarcasm personified
My One and Only
Pure joy and nothing phony
It gets so much better like an original lyric
A new way to celebrate or express the ultimate
The voice you want to hear when you are
Lonely
My one and only
The one and only
He let me write on blank pages until they became poems
Unconditional love and respect
The Only Love of my Life
My One and Only

Is any one willing to setup zoom meeting for first Sunday in January after 5pm?
Let Carlo ,me, or Ben  me know asap.
Podcast won't work but monthly or bimonthly zoom will.
This person or persons can host it
A group of us can choose poems or topics to discuss
Please let us know
I am editing my first novel so my time is limited but still want to be involved.

Thanks ad Happy Holidays

Older
Not old
Positive
Refusing to allow politics and ignorance to rule or dictate my life
Goodness and Kindness guide my light and life
Nothing Mickey Mouse or Pollyanna about it or me
So no matter what you say and believe
No matter what you choose to do
Somehow I will find a way to come shining through
Because that is who I am and what I need to do
What I need to do

Long-stemmed strawberries dipped in dark or white chocolate
Cups or glasses of your choice filled with Champagne,Ginger ale or Prosecco
Play your kind of Music
That special some one with you
Near you
Heart to Heart
Soul to Soul
Gentle hugs and lose control
Sometimes,Life is Good
Indulge

Yourself
Wants
Desires
Lower and higher
Up and down
Around
Do you think for yourself?
Out of control
Know your roll
Taken under
Pulled out
Full of something

Would you do it again?
My friend
Over and under
Above and beyond
Your way or no way
Again
And Again
My friend

Any velvet or satin morning
When Alexa is quiet and the alarm doesn't blare
Finding myself in your arms is a delight
For every love poem about you
Just know looking into those blue eyes
In your arms
Morning hugs you call them
Is sheer delight
I love You

C@rainbowchaser2025

Cold and cloudy
Yet Blue birds landed in great flocks
Squirrels came  out of nowhere
Enticing smells
Delicious shelled roasted unsalted nuts
So quietly the human watched as tney munched and devoured quietly
Banquet in the Park

Weather changes daily.
Climate change is very real.
Ducks swimming in pond happily ignoring the humans.
Squirrels thrilled with pounds of unsalted nuts from Aunty Human
No matter what you celebrate
Remember those you miss and those needing your help if you can
Furry friends too
Enjoy your families and friends
Walking hand in hand waiting for the roasted chestnuts you boughr me.
On our first date years ago
December in the City
Happy and Healthy all

I come out on pages
Bleed from many different colored pens
Older but not old
Happier but not happy
In love and always loving him
Share,care,and deliver
It is more than Ok to be
You don't have to like it or me
Kindness and gratitude are my friends
I am a writer
Finally,I said it and believe it

In the wee hours remembering yesterday and you
Even though you rejected me and my loving you was a one-way street
Remembering what was and what might have been if you let me in
The Love of my life came when I wasn't looking
It took two years to let you out of my heart
Remembering yesterday and hoping you found the love of your life too
I hope you are happy and healthy
Remembering yesterday and nineteen-year-old me
He knows what love is and I hope you found that too despite the pain you caused me.

Say goodbye to what was
Remember but put it in its place
Accept what is
May your dreams come true
Enjoy each day to the maximum
Even if is a small thing
Make the most of it
Regrets keep you in the past
Hopes and plans move you forward
You may not want to let go of yesterday
But you won’t get to today or tomorrow if you don’t
Say goodbye and remember
File them away
Let it go and go with the flow
May your dreams and hopes come true
Enjoy each day to the maximum
Don’t accept anything less
Expect nothing and be grateful if the stars shine brightly above you

Something doesn"t resonate
Just doesn't ring true
You can't find paper or a pen
When it visits at strange times at ungodly hours of the night
Dare you say it or write it down
Yet,it lingers
Wont"t let you go
Try creating a new metaphor or simile
You want to remember yesterday but it just isn't anymore
It is a memory you cherish but look at in photo albums
Close them and visit every now and then
Like friendships that used to be closer but have changed too
Some will never come again
Every now and then
When the words won't come

Thanks for reading
Thanks for comments
Taking a short break
Need to reevaluate where my writing is going
When a bookstore puts your books on their websites but not in their brick and mortar stores
Am I not good enough?
Maybe I really can’t write?
Not looking to lick my wounds or for you to cheer me on
Your comments are appreciated more than I can say
I may very well be back but for now you all write on
Write on?

Chickens
Pigs
Goats
Geese
Many trees
Beautuful orchids and flowers
Incredible tropical fruit
Asian and Hawaiian cuisine
Local delicacies
Pele is sacred deity
Pele-honua mea
Pele of the sacred land
Ka wahine’ beyond compare
She can be gentle and loving
She has a wicked side as well
Many other gods and godesses
Legends and mystery
Sacred homage
Stunning blue oceans and white waves
Volcanic landscapes and black sand beaches
Lovely green sea turtles(Honu)
Big Island laid back lifestyle
Hilo has many days of rain
Listen to the quiet and natural sounds of Kona
Seems unreal in the United States
She is very real and stunning
Wahiaka o ka maluha a me ka Maluku
Place of peace  and tranquility
Always remember Kona
The youngest Island
The Big Island
Aloha

Maui Clouds are rolling by
Palm trees shimmy and Hula in the breezes
Gently embracing the ancestry, ,tradition,
and people who care about what was and what is
Their ancestor’s (Kapuna)memories and achievements are profound and respected
As is wisdom
Grateful to hear the language and words with joy everywhere
It is truly magical and mystical
Honolulu, Oahu ,Kapalua Maui, Kauai and Kona
Peace  and calm
Joy and wonder
All Majestic natural beauties
Royalty and  Pleasure Personified
Love for Mother Nature and her children
Don't forget Hanalei in Kauai's North Shore.
Rugged and pristine.
See Poipu on the South Shore
of Kauai where Jurassic Park was filmed
Ma’lama  Makai- care for the ocean
Ma’lama ka’aina - take care of the land
Ku’u Pu’uwai
Land is the source of knowledge
Ma’lama Ika Aino
Dear Hawaii Maholo
Mahalo nui loa
Mahalo nui
A hui hou. Til we meet again
Anuenue means Rainbow
Please visit Puff the Magic Dragon in Hanalei if Peter,Pail,and Mary mean something to you

You might not approve of the action
The words might sting and hard to believe or difficult to digest
Acceptance takes awhile
Is it worth a sleepless night?
People change for better or worse
Mourning what was is futile
Move forward and if things are meant to be or improve
So be it
If not
Keep it to yourself and Journey on

Nobody else will do
For comfort and joy
For tears and travel dreams
For laughter and love
For silence and quiet beyond compare
These are the arms I run to
Those are the arms that empathize and sympathize
In your arms is where I awaken and slumber
As your blue eyes reassure me and only in your arms