2020 – 2

They say that success Can be broken down Into fractions They say it’s a mere one Percent talent With ninety-nine Percent work But without motivation This equation Is incomplete

Hour 2 Waterfalls

The words flow from my fingers like waterfalls; Clear and fast, loud and  refreshing. I am setting my mind free of burdens; guilt and shame that would darken my days. I am building poems like homes; Strong foundation, beauty entwined, complete. I collect wisdom like…

Recipe for Peace

Ingredients Pin of justice ¼ love ¼ compassion ¼ respect ¼ tolerance Preparation Mix all ingredients well with care and hope. No need to refrigerate, bake or broil. Open your heart, To obtain the perfect peace recipe. @Mejia – Hour Two

Recipe for a dog named Griffy

Ingredients: 1. Bark (may substitute woof if needed) 2. Loyalty 3. Joy 4. Wolf ancestry 5. Play Directions: mix the bark and wolf ancestry together in a large bowl. Stir in five spoonfuls of loyalty and whisk until mixture is smooth. Using a grater, add…

Recipe for End-Stage Capitalism

1. Free range greed 2. Racism 3. Out-of-control technology 4. Virulent viruses 5. Climate change Mix the first 3 ingredients together in the largest bowl you have. They will rise like crazy when combined. Add the viruses sparingly to the climate change, which has been…

Recipe for a Mess

Add three mental diagnosis Some alcohol and drug addiction Paired with two young parents One stepfather full of vitriol Three life tragedies Four mental breakdowns Balance that with One miracle daughter A miscarriage that wasn’t to be A devoted spouse that stays no matter how…

Hour 2: Prompt 2: Recipe for Happiness

1 cup of memories 2 cups of love 3 cups of self esteem 4 cups of honesty   Mix all together. Stir in memories with love. Sprinkle self esteem. Always remember to bake with full honesty. Enjoy.

Prompt One

one of the valiant born into the silent generation you did not sit quietly as your question burned across the country one that took so long to ask like a leaf on a tree that flames with the sun’s touch and paints the future a…

A Happy Marriage

1. Respect 2. Affection 3. understanding 4. empathy 5. Partnership Seek partnership with a person you can respect, who will understand your struggles and feelings. Marinate them in affection each day. Throw away the timer because tomorrow isn’t promised.

2: Sunflowers

If sadness grows a sunflower then what of anger what of grief A garden grows a field faces the sun and glows