Relief Incoming?
Autumn is a promise
whispered on the wind
as temperatures rise
once again
and we all wait
with bated breath
for the leaves to turn
in a vibrant death
and the earth to ease
into sleep
and the weather to cool
and air to smell sweet
like rainy days
and earthy decay
as finally the heat
is waved away
Levity and Mirth
Step into the restroom
and what do I see?
a silly old cow
staring at me
with bright blue eyes
and a fuzzy mustache
ice cream cone hands
and a lot of panache
I try to relax
as I snigger and laugh
while trying to whizz
and holding my staff
cuz that silly cow
can’t help but stare
as he hangs on the wall
with his ass in the air
The Ache
I reach for you
with tendrils
of energy
delicate threads
that seek
to tangle with yours
as the ache
within my soul
becomes too much
and tears threaten
to bring rainclouds
to the fore
instead
of blue skies
Color By Numbers
No poem today, just a confession that I have become addicted to a color by numbers program on my phone. It helps me to check out for a little while, and assists me in falling asleep at night.
This picture with all the little intricate details at the center of the sunflower, along with it’s vibrant colors, reminds me of that program.
Sometimes I feel guilty that I spend time with that program, but… maybe it’s true that everyone needs a way to just “check out” every once in a while, even if it’s for just a short bit of time now and then.
More Rain Please
The clouds refuse
to wring themselves out
and raindrops
do not fall
and all around
the land turns brown
as the sun
scorches us all
and all I want
is a rainy day
or two or three
or four
to get me through
the months ahead
when that’s all well have
and more
It’s the Halo
Moments when
we’re at our best
are so few and
far between
that we forget
within the seat of
each breast
lies a soul
shiny and clean
housed within
a temple of flesh
we abuse
and take for granted
while pretending it’s unseen
Twisting the Leaf 