Poetry

Merry Christmas, Then

We put up new curtains–tablecloths, as well.

We changed cushion covers; the house started to smell

Of new things, including the linoleum.

As cakes baked in the oven, Mom started to hum.

I’ve Drawn a Blank

I’ve Drawn a Blank I’ve drawn a blank; can’t think of what to say. My thoughts, like migrating birds distracted from their route, have flown into the farthest recess of

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Purple Play

Purple Play Regal, royal, rich in purple tones, Color of ages, sages, textiles, all renowned, And flashing floodlights in a discotheque; Diamonds reflecting purple; sparks aglow. Pick out that purple

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The Flamboyant Tree

You are majestic to behold Lining the streetside With your crown of Bright, orange-red flowers.   You are like a large bouquet In a dark brown vase Decorating the land

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Potpourri Music

Potpourri Music Reverse the rhymes Cause confusion Mess up the beat Lilt the lyric Off-time the tempo, Wild sensations, Loosen the stiffness, Free the mind. Give to the ears A

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