You don’t want to be a cliche or live like one
Somewhere along the way when there are more thorns
than roses
You have to decide what you want for yourself
Used to think that was selfish but as the caring and giving type
not so sure anymore
Kindness is something to strive for and is my nature
Lately, not sure if the good ones can seize the day
The members of that team are wiping tears away hoping a smile will come through while trying to seize the day
Listen very carefully
Digest
Then do your thing your way
Upside down
Downside up
Getting mixed messages
How much common sense and sense did we lose in 2020?
Are we still losing?
Are you still arriving?
Are we writing the truth?
Find a balance between old school and new school thinking
Getting lost in the shuffle
We are imbalanced as it is
Find your balance
Cervantes taught us that living passionately is the best course to follow
As caring and as giving as you may very well be
Seize everyday passionately
Your very own way
Always find time to keep learning

C@rainbowchaser 2023

Some think we are special
Am I an empath?
Maybe
Some think something is very wrong
Others very right
Some people need to initiate brain before opening their mouth
They runneth over and know not who they hurt or why
We are artists,writers, and creative souls
I am sensitive, deal with it

Monarch butterflies are no where to be found
Lovely but dangerous Lantern flies are hiding
No jumping today
Squirrels are taking a nap
Birds flew away into higher trees
Count the small wet rings that become large circles
Like the chorus
Melody and harmony is soft but you can sing along
Altos and Sopranos
This one is for you
The light gray cloudy sky turning to an angry dark gray with a patch of black
The syncopation, harmony, melody and rhythm are all here in the September rain song

C@rainbowchaser 2023

Don't cry because it’s over
Smile because it happened
No matter the loss of a dear one or something else
Don't just let it go set it free
Keep the memory in your heart
The ache has to subside
It is in its place
You can move on and set it free and yourself

C@rainbowchaser2022

Locked in the horns of a dilemma
One conundrum folds into another
Like a cake with unfolded ingredients
Sometimes you feel separate and then apart
Life's curve ***** require adaptation,revision,rethinking
Yet, you take your seat at the table
Whatever you do criticism will follow
Going with the flow works for some
Shadow walking occurs in the wee hours of the morning
Wasn't you I saw?



C@rainbowchaser2019

Wasn't the prettiest
bright and maybe even intelligent
Was a loner because fitting in never happened
She didn't have what they had and even if she did
They made it clear she wasn't wanted
Sometimes the creative and different kids are never given a chance
She became a butterfly of her own choosing
Watch her soar, she doesn't need their approval or yours anymore

C@rainbowchaser2019

A year will soon come and go just like she did
A chasm is there and just is dormant
Photographs, videos, and memories
Like a spirit rising in a balloon out of sight but not out of mind
Covid started the downfall but though she fought valiantly there was never another August
She has the company of her husband and others gone before her
She comes  in the middle of the night
She visits when things fall down when they should not
She watches over her great granddaughter who never knew her
She did see her from a window in a hospital
She did meet her great grandson who will turn three when late Summer arrives
She knows we still grieve but people and places to see and visit
She is gone but not forgotten but everybody knows that she is somehow always around
Every now and then the cell phone doesn't ring and Heaven is a long distance call that can't be made
She is every shade of purple in a rainbow of her own design

C@rainbowchaser2021

You will always love sports, especially Hockey
It may or may not interfere with our plans
If you get tickets and only one is available just please go and enjoy
Been there and done that
Baseball and Tennis are the exceptions
So tonight will find a chore to do or there is always my poetry to keep me company
Should have known better with your sports and media background that this would not change
Thought one cup would make you happy but another will make you happier

C@rainbowchaser2023

Lots to be said for open doors
Great metaphor for life
One door shuts another one opens
Let's examine the opposite
Be happy for the people and places that have come and gone
Close the door
If somebody moved on and left you behind
Lock the door and don't look back
It is,it was,overdue,expired,not Today or Tomorrow
Sleepless nights and worry like chicken little on warp speed
Go for a walk or do something that requires effort and positivity
No matter the situation
Shut the door
C@rainbowchaser2022

Crying into the wind
Screaming into lined pages or computer screens that listen and don't judge
You can reexamine many things but once you are grateful things get lighter and easier
The flashbacks,memories,and nightmares don't leave you they just go away reappearing every now and then
My loyalties and kindness remain constant but in those
silent moments my confidence and caring remain as pure as my heart

C@rainbowchaser 2023

Patch of soft baby blue in a soft heather gray sky
Patch of sky blue in a steel gray sky
Pearl white Herons dot a tree as it sways back and forth
The plane getting ready to soar towards anoher conference destination
Trenchcoat and umbrella at the ready when we land and deplane
Ready for take off in the silvery skies

C@rainbowchaser2022

Disrespect
Clearly and obviously
Wear a mask
Lies to rationalize and for no other reason
Opponents of sanity with no regard for what is right
The violence
The square pegs in round holes and vice versa
Democracy always
Autocracy that needs never to return because it is dangerous and pathetic
Simply a sin
Please don't let your opinion **** another human being
Too many of us said goodbye to loved ones
Just how selfish are you?

C@rainbowchaser2021

Stay home and take care if you have a medical or health issue
Condolences if you have said too many goodbyes
Take care of yourselves
If gyms are closed
Walk, bike, jump rope,dance
Just get up and move every day
If you have not had a manicure,pedicure, hair service message etc
Either learn to do it yourself or hire an at home service
If not deal with it
Joe Biden is our next President
If you love or hate our elected officials please silence yourself
It is beyond deafening
Zoom meetings and get together are great but they don’t beat in person
Seeing and spending time with family and friends is a treasure and gift
You know your UPS,FedEx,and Amazon service people by first name.
CNN and MSNBC are your choices for entertainment
Some  watch FOX or have access to a multitude of streaming services
If your libraries are open and disposable income or lack  of one is an issue utilize them
Volunteer in person or  virtually to a. Charity or organization of your choice
They all need your help
Please stop ranting,raving ,commenting on Social Media
Prejudice and ignorance are overdue and lost their prime and need
Let them go and  adopt kindness and sensitivity
Think what you want but keep it to yourself
You really don’t know what others are dealing
with
Be patient and caring
Wear a mask
If you don’t grow up and wear one anyway
Free ones are available at Police precincts and Firehouses
Even in many parks
Stay safe and well

C@rainbowchaser2021

Make yourself comfortable as you are in good company
Spring day in January
The Theme song for Global warming in undertones
Thoughts and feelings some in check
This is where they are placed
Others wandering in Space or in an alternative Universe
Turning a deaf ear doesn't always work
Especially as a writer who is awakened at strange times at night with prompts and ideas
If you can let things go and go with the flow
That is good for you
Us sensitive types, the creative kind
This is not one of our gifts
In fact, sitting on the shelf over there puts things in prospective
for the time being

C@rainbowchaser2020

The gray round belly and happy demeanor made people having a snack stop and take notice
Happy little one, one of Mother Nature's children
Unless she was pregnant, what a jolly little creature
Unafraid of the humans and hoping they would leave a tasty morsel  or treat for her
What a delight while taking a break visiting this lovely zoo
Hopefully Skippy will greet us again
Stay safe little friend

C@rainbowchaser2020

You are exactly what the future needs
Many women of all kinds and worlds are behind you
Just be sure to reach out and in to different people
Understand and accept
Then move on to grab on towards your dreams
Go for it and if you need help
Some of us are here or a click away
Proud to meet you fellow poetess

C@rainbowchaser2020

when you cant fight the call
you wake before the sun
yawning throughout the day
wondering why and what it was that got you here
perhaps nothing more than you had enough zzs
Or a blank screen or page was calling you again
So Della and I sit with an early breakfast
Looking for meaning when we dont want to wake our partner
Sleepless

C2rainbowchaser2020

Many Countries
Many locations
Many different people
People with hopes and dreams just like yours
Some are different which is amazing
Cliches
Emotions
Impulse
Together and separately
Leave us unhinged and incomplete
Together in unison
One can only imagine what we can achieve and accomplish
How far can we go?
What we can become and what we are
History ad Yesterday are complete we can look back and move ahead
Forward not back
Today and Tomorrow could be wonderful
Smaller world then
you think
What do you think?

C@rainbowchaser 2024

Social Media has it place however
Please read Books, Magazines, Newspapers
Listen to Podcasts
Tune in but don't tune out
Watch documentaries and different types of News
Choose what you like but agree to disagree
Talk to different people
Visit different places
School is not the only classroom
As an educator I speak from the heart
I wish you peace, joy, and good health
Most important good vibes
Change is the only constant but for the good

C@rainbowchaser2022

Many charity walks in Autumn New York
All worthy causes and very important
A smaller new one
Is in a small park on Staten Island
All the faces honored on banners overdosed on drugs
Reasons are not important but taking the time to listen
And take action is
You can’t dwell on the families and love ones left heartbroken
Yet So long,until then only makes sense
When we band together with help and understanding to stop this
Will you?
Or will your turn your head because you never took the time to understand
C@rainbowchaser2019

Peace
Honesty
Respect

Real Understanding
Acceptance
Apologies
Current state of affairs is heartbreaking
Enough is enough
Change for the better is needed and necessary
Remaining positive and calm
No need for downers and ignorance
Moving forward
The past that Private Bone Spurs lives in is yesterday
He lives in his world and the past
The prejudice and conservatism makes me sick
Buckley meant well but opened the door for The Grand Orange
William B was before my time but his impact felt still
Someday, Someday it will get better for all

Herstory and History will talk things over
Children will not be taught to hate and fear what their relatives tell them
Hopefully they will learn to accept and understand, then decide for themselves in many ways
Our world will be more gracious and kind
We are broken and working the kinks out
as advanced as we like to think we are
In many ways we are backward
Someday

C@rainbowchaser2019

The Beach was vast
Velvet sky kissed the diamonds
She ran till he gently broke her fall
He was the blanket
She was the pillow
The ocean their lullaby
Until night turned into morning

C@rainbiwchaser2022

Wasn't looking for anybody
My somebody,so I thought ,
Broke my heart and spirit
He didn't take my soul
When looking seemed beyond even the humdrum
There you were
You took me over and under
Back and forth
You were not in my plans but my friend became my everything
You are my love
You share my life
You honor my soul
Some how an angel sent you
You found me

C@rainbowchaser 2023

Dreams start out the same with different endings.
Unresolved issues and dreams still in progress towards reality
Another time and place cliche works for some and  steps on the souls of others
Trying to get through their days and praybtheir nights are less lonely evrn when they are not alone
Sometimes

C@rainbowchaser2019

When you least expect it you are reminded that we all have an expiration date
The passing of a celebrity ,world figure, or somebody you know
The Universe let's you know that what you have waited for,
longed for, dreamt about is around the corner
Patience, Tolerance and staying Resolute works sometimes
In the meantime, seize the day.
Make the most of it and don't put things off
Learned the hard way
Sometimes you have to follow your heart and not your head

C@rainbowchaser2023

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

When you have been thrown under the bus too often
When you are ignored like a once loved toy
When the words no longer have meaning
It is not the way you wanted it to be
Yet,it is what it is
Sometimes never applies and the door is hermitcally sealed because dealing with the pain makes no sense anymore

c@rainbowchaser2019

It all comes together
Even though it is falling apart
Like a kite with broken string wanting to soar
Like a ventriloquist with a sore throat and the dummy is silenced and can't come to life
Deep inside somewhere in my mind

C@rainbowchaser2021

My friend told me we hurt Mother Nature and are paying Dearly for how we treat her
He is still the Professor and I am forever his student
He is right and thinking back to those who take a stand for her and took stands for
Where do we go from here?
Sorry California
Sorry Greece
You fooled with Mother Nature and you need to stop talking about it and fix it
Sorry

C@rainbowchaser2021

Tell the truth
Memories matter
You only lie to protect someone's feelings
Stop judging and hurting others
It is Pride Weekend
What business is it of your who someone lives or sleeps with?
What goes on behind closed doors is private
Mind your business
It is more than agreeing to disagree
The world has its issues but together we can sound it out
Worry about yourself
Your family
Your friends
As a straight married woman sounding it out for my friends who are LGBTQ
Sound it out

Be impeccable with your words
Never assume.
Find the beat, rhythm, notes, and syncopated music that fills your soul.
Find the soundtrack of your life and add to it
The genre should only matter to you and your story.
Country, Rock, Hip Hop, Broadway, Standards, Latin, Reggae
Just sing your songs and keep your memories close to your heart.
You will need them.
Like the first time you made love with your one and only
Your Wedding Song
The theme song to your favorite kiddie show
Soundtrack of your life

C@rainbowchaser2024

Gigante oso bailarin en el muelle me sopia beso en Valencia
Los turistas se detienes no me emociocan
Pero hay momentos entre congelado en vigor e inteligente
Mi espanol fue apreciado y aplaudido
Sevilla fue impersonante
Granada y Toledo asombras
Luego vinieron disturbios in Barcelona y  una vida Francesa quitado
Espana me tienes El Prado y Valencia
Mi corazon siempre esta contigo y con Cervantes

C@rainbowchaser2021

Platonic or not
In an instant, you know this is a life time one
The perfect recipe with the best ingredients
The It factor
The Je ne sous quoi

You love them forever
The call late at night
The miss you too and meaning it
Time stands still even if it’s been awhile because
It falls back into place so genuinely
It is a golden circle that envelopes you if you are lucky enough to have it
Cherish those members
Remember and embrace the good and bad times
Be grateful and true
Really listen
Special someones are hard to find but you will know when you do
Lucky you

C@rainbowchaser2019

Absorb
Listen
Take it in
Let it digest and marinate
Be a  Sponge

C@rainbowchaser2024

If you remember Rocky and Bullwinkle
If not u tube or Google them
They were always funny and a comedic pair
Charming in a sweet way
Today, this adorable squirrel kept looking back at me as he sprinted
The further he ran the more he turned back to see me
If you believe in spirits or the great beyond
Perhaps a dearly departed loved one, said Hi.
Lately not sure what I believe in but this I saw with my poetic eyes
Yet,believe again I will and hopefully this magical creature will know I am grateful for the encounter

C@rainbowchaser2020

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

C@rainbowchaser2023

The roasted salt-free nuts with shells were placed under two favorite trees
Quietly watching four hungry squirrels chow down without a care in the world
They knew I watched, but kept their distance, as I usually do
As I left, two ran off with shells in their mouths as if they had a date or places to go
Squirrels walk on to a new adventure
See you next week as a robin and blue jay share the nut bounty

You love who you love
Where is this going?
How dare they judge
Look at yourself first
Think what you want but don’t say it.
This haters' world exists more than we know and can accept
Because you think differently
Because you don’t resemble those around
Because you don't go with the flow?
Then today
A  New Yorker was arrested because he threatened and maintained people who have the right to vote and have their voices heard celebrated the President Elect was not to his liking and they should be exterminated by his hand?
Too much to ask of grace
He and others like him are a disgrace to Democracy
This is the current state of Grace?
We should be determined to return to a state of Grace in the United States.
Let’s all be epic

C@rainbowchaser2020

Walking accompanied by Doves and Robins
Ease on down the road
Watch the syncopation of the rain
Gasp at March winds in April with May around the corner
Be Kind and caring but mind your business
Stay in your lane
Might not be the nicest way to put it but with the world is rotating strangely
Some people you wouldn't want to befriend
If you are lucky, you have a golden circle like mine

C@rainbowchaser2022

Writing
The Gift
Is it Divine?
Are we Inclined?
To Polish,
To perfect
To search and to craft
To listen.
In places some ignore
Unwilling to understand
The imperfect and perfect
Way to say it
Clearly
Delicately
Respectively
Loudly
Proudly
Sharing it with readers and writers
Looking for other ways to go
This is good for now
Stay tuned
Stay tuned
As I share my friends with you
They never let me down and neither will any of you

C@rainbowchaser2024

Watched you play your games
Did not know you were a player
Guess it was far from my grasp and mind
When you hugged me hello and it was longer than it should
have been.
You said are you curious?
Bolted and cried because we were platonic friends like a brother and sister
I listened to you
When others felt you wasted their precious time
The gold band on my left hand says more than you should have summized
When you realized that certain things should never be said
you ran to find me
My husband drove me home and kissed the tears away
He said a line got crossed so reel it in and stand your ground
You stepped on my heart but now you are married so you understand
Hope you do and you are happy

C@rainbowchaser2021

Going inside my mind
Research and reexamine?
I do walk outside for my head
Not to hide but to take things in without the commentary of others
It has become noise
Not the media because I get them
It is others that sound like scratched echoes on an endless loop
Either accept people's way of life or move on
Hermetically sealing your mouth isn't a bad idea either
Better to say nothing than to offend or wound deeper
My sojourn will be accompanied by what and and who I love
No conditions
No enabling
Where did I put my cell phone so I can mute that deafening ring?

C@rainbowchaser2020

Forward
Pause
Backward
Up
Down
Frozen
Take it
Move
No matter how
No matter when
No matter why
Take the steps
Don't look back
It is for everyone but don't stop and do it

C@rainbowchaser2022