Poison Ivy,
red rash on my limbs.

To the Doc I go,
a shot will do.

It grows on trees,
but they're immune,
their limbs aren't itching.


*Thanks ~timothy~ for a new style.

This is a syllabic poem in seven lines  4/5 5/4 4/4/5
Unrhymed
Lines 1 and 2   INTRODUCE the SUBJECT
Lines 3 and 4   AMPLIFY what is affected by the image/subject.
Line 5 thru 7    Focus on NEW SUBJECT that complements and provides a meditative conclusion.
Shanzi may be Titled

on the back porch
a planter stand sits

the seedlings sprouting
with much vigor

a good harvest
is assured
in the rich loamy soil

what joy he'll bring
that red suited man

presents of much glee
dolls and train sets

happy girls and boys
unwrapping gifts
it's Yuletide Season

flowers in spring
blooms so vivacious

their colors shout look
aren't we brilliant

brightest glories
enthuse the eye
flamboyant arrays

far out to sea
the rescue boat went

the surfer battled
against the rip

staying ashore
would have saved
on all the peril

warped image
contorted of shape

blurred the focus
not quite correct

bingo good view
seeing better
what he's all about

short the reprieve
not an entire week

its return quite quick
again we burn

the sun's terror
not retreating
for a lengthy time

a fantastic
prelude hath ushered

the brand New Year in
dazzling fireworks

all continents
decorated
with these sublime shows

stifling the heat
so oppressive

respite presents
neath a shady elm tree

these summer days
most tyrannical
we're seeking relief

advice given
two different views

one in disarray
what course to trace

might be better
to be guided
by my own instinct

tinted glasses
impede a good view

one takes them off
all is clearer

seeing always
sharper and true
without a hinder

joyful event
an infant is born

a family blessed
life continues

his future seeds
carrying hopes
for new beginnings

mountain vistas
implored him home

peaceful these surrounds
a soul calmed

melodies strong
resonated
which spoke of return

upon the roof
small snowflakes fell

whence they had settled
a mat formed

those many pieces
merging as one
made a whole structure