In the evening, Craving a sweet treat I am... Enticed into the kitchen. Cold awaits me in the dark. Removing a tub from the frigid, Entreating my daughter to help As I blend chocolate and vanilla. Milky goodness makes our shakes.
Tag: Poetry
“Earth” – a Cinquain (2, 4, 6, 8, 2)
Our world. She turns upon a magnetic axis; north and south poles exchange their cold, melting.
Seasons Turn
This is a roundabout poem done in 8, 6, 4, 4, 6 syllables per stanza and in the rhyme scheme of abccb/bcddc/cdaad/dabba. Enjoy! Seasons pass as changes abound Spring lopes in like a deer flowers blooming pollen looming sinus never feels clear. Summer sun wakes the birds, I fear. Morning song is screeching bury my… Continue reading Seasons Turn
“Our Planet” a Cinquain (1, 2, 3, 4, 1)
Earth Blue-green Circles the Sun Hot, Wet, Cold, Dry Earth
Ice Cream (a Limerick)
Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla Swirl as flavors circle, my tongue doth curl my lips get cold and start to fold as raging headache pains unfurl.
Adult Child Part 2
Wave and smile as I watch her drive away... Heart shatters Heaving sobs Can't breathe Fall to the ground Strong arms lift me I don't suffer alone How will we survive?
Adult Child Part 1
Don't go. Go. You're my baby... but you've grown up. I'll miss you. I love you. I'll always be here, when you need me. Don't go. DON'T GO! I *sigh* and *sniff* and close my eyes and breathe deep. go...
YETI
How can I love you - a cup? You are reliable. You do the job you said you'd do, keeping my drink icy all day and night. You are effortless. I wash you like an ordinary cup and easily clutch you in my hand. You are pretty. Mint green isn't my usual color, but you… Continue reading YETI
Dawn Marie Paul 