Grumpy Gus

Pouty
grumpy
full of sass
I really just wanna
kick some ass
and stomp my foot
and then sit down
and scowl
and sulk
with an unhappy frown
until I’m able to
finally calm down

maybe I need a nap?

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Morning Walk

Wet boots
and dripping hair
as the chill
tries to
sneak in
and cause
shivers
to rise
but the furnace
is running
and hands
are warm
as barnacles
crunch
underfoot

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The Pause

A moment
of fear
as startled
eyes widen
and muscles
tense
and the body
freezes
heart stopping
for a beat
before giving
a sudden
hard
THUMP
to begin again

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Setting Sail

Dressed
and ready
and in the boat
keys in hand
and meds
on board
but reluctant
I sit
not wanting
to go
can’t we just
stay home
and wait for
the snow?

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Connected

We move
together
through tides
and times
side by side
year after year
connected
supported
and never
alone
for our hearts
are connected
as one

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Decorated

A moment
of distraction
and a spark
of pain flashes
as knees land
in soft soil
and a stone
digs in
The curse let fly
as feet are gained
and hands brush
at stains
left behind

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