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49 · May 17
My Garden
unnamed May 17
there In my garden
roses bloom, induced by the dawn
petals bathed in dew.
49 · May 26
When Love Has Gone
unnamed May 26
when love has slipped by
I'll set a timepiece forward
and catch it's passing
.
49 · May 28
They Play
unnamed May 28
a fear of the dark
monsters play in your closet
ghosts under your bed.
49 · May 21
My Dog
unnamed May 21
my dog is in love
his groomer is beautiful
says she's just his type.
49 · May 28
News
unnamed May 28
bad news all around
newspapers are folding up
pages folded down
48 · May 28
Monkeys
unnamed May 28
staring in their eyes
monkeys seem so human like
some are quite polite!
48 · May 29
Idolize
unnamed May 29
media idols
famous for being famous
milking the spotlight.
48 · May 9
Writing
unnamed May 9
vast number of thoughts
simply went out with the trash
words scratched the surface
48 · May 25
Rain
unnamed May 25
why does the rain fall
dropped down when my mood was up
left me up in arms.
48 · May 22
Listen
unnamed May 22
why'd you turn your back
listening is like music
you are just tone deaf.
48 · Jun 6
Hope Lost
unnamed Jun 6
I have too much stuff
my heart sifts through the clutter
hope is filtered out.
48 · May 16
What Is Love
unnamed May 16
questions about love
answers few and far between
reach within yourself.
48 · May 26
Time
unnamed May 26
merely passing time
no substance or real matter.
whistling a dirge.
48 · May 20
Grocery Shopping
unnamed May 20
produce man product
grocery store groupon groups
gripping grapes with gripes.
48 · Jun 9
Invisible
unnamed Jun 9
I'm invisible
only noticed if I sin
only when I'm blamed
48 · May 22
Thoughts
unnamed May 22
these thoughts in my head
Scream, "PUT ME DOWN ON PAPER!"
My pen's being coy.
48 · May 28
Thanks
unnamed May 28
manners are thankless
courtesy is not welcomed
please tell me I'm wrong
48 · May 26
Summer Days
unnamed May 26
love your smiling face
warms me like summer days past
with friends on the lake.
47 · May 25
Smugness
unnamed May 25
you're wearing a smirk
funny how well it fits you
wrapped up in yourself.
47 · Jun 9
Feel Me
unnamed Jun 9
empathize with me
say you see my point of view
feel my pain and loss.
47 · May 29
Flying
unnamed May 29
birds can fly so high
but cant feel love's sweet caress
or fulfill a dream.
47 · May 20
Your Smile
unnamed May 20
your smile brings me joy
your dimples are to die for
your lips kissable.
47 · May 24
The Night
unnamed May 24
wounded by the night
It's never giving or kind
it's never over
46 · May 25
Out Of Sorts
unnamed May 25
I'm beside myself
not ahead of or behind
things going sideways.
46 · May 28
Lunch
unnamed May 28
lately ladies lunch
patty melts pies and punch
tips total tallied
46 · Jun 10
School
unnamed Jun 10
school was hard for me
too afraid to raise my hand;
not like I'd be seen
46 · Jun 2
Zeus
unnamed Jun 2
lightning lights the skies
thunder follows with a clap
Zeus has had his say.
46 · May 13
Heartbreak
unnamed May 13
someone ghosted me
I never knew what that meant
till heartbreak found me
46 · Jun 3
Swings and Slides
unnamed Jun 3
childhood swings along
then one day you're twenty one
when did it slide by?
46 · May 19
Sleeping Dogs
unnamed May 19
let sleeping dogs lie
I've tried to heed that warning
they always wake up.
46 · Jun 2
Heat
unnamed Jun 2
the heat's come to be.
shades of winter fade away
daisy dukes , sweet tea
46 · May 25
Goodbye To Pain
unnamed May 25
called you up today
called you out and dressed you down
giving up the pain.
46 · May 17
Music Moves Everyone
unnamed May 17
I put on headphones
the music unlocks a door
a master key for all.
46 · May 21
Egos
unnamed May 21
ideas can clash
contrast in your opinions
egos spewing lies
46 · May 21
You Saved Me
unnamed May 21
others walked past me
no help to fix my mistakes
but you stopped to talk.
46 · May 24
Life's Struggles
unnamed May 24
I need peace of mind
the taste must be so pleasing
life could be sweeter
45 · May 26
Numb
unnamed May 26
anymore, I'm numb
tired of wrestling with love
pinning down longing.
45 · May 19
Today's Kiss
unnamed May 19
today's kiss was fire
tomorrow's will be better
yesterday's still lasts.
45 · May 20
Politucal Arguments
unnamed May 20
politics split us
yours are not the same as mine
olive branches heal.
45 · May 19
Love, Rained Out
unnamed May 19
I was in love once
the heat was there, the flame hot
then the rains fell down.
45 · Jun 3
Horses
unnamed Jun 3
majestic horses
movements are so elegant
poised and improvised.
45 · Jun 5
Kryptonite
unnamed Jun 5
I'm not tech savvy
computers my kryptonite
I'm still learning pong!
45 · May 24
Emotions
unnamed May 24
communication
never really been my thing
my emotions speak
45 · Jun 1
Talking
unnamed Jun 1
internet is down
we'll get along without it
we'll  talk and play cards!
45 · May 21
For Love
unnamed May 21
prayers I will say
will crawl on my hands and knees
for a taste of love
45 · May 26
Mailman
unnamed May 26
letters lives lagging
packages, porch pirates prowl
mailman made mirthless
45 · May 16
Remember Me
unnamed May 16
remember when
Your love is given in vain
no one knows your name.
45 · May 25
The Stork
unnamed May 25
sly and silly stork
started stealing stumpy shrimp
stealthily standing.
45 · May 26
Thief
unnamed May 26
have you seen my heart?
loves the usual suspect
it's stolen before
45 · May 14
Leaders
unnamed May 14
day in and day out
world leaders hand down a law
they think they're above.
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