Speedy and Jerome (2022 Poem 10)

Speedy Speedy Gonzalez loves to run and play He is always first to laugh But what he loves best in all the world Is playing tag with Jerome the giraffe Jerome’s long legs take him far He loves to hide in the trees Speedy is…

Subbing in America through Haiku: Hour 10

resource room students can’t sit still but know every word to Disney songs A country man goes to town and sees a car hit a raven. Recognizing the bird as his neighbor he gently picks him up from the street and carries him home where…

Change Better

It doesn’t take much to feel the sting of the world now. Too much trauma, violence, sadness, and personal drama play out everyday. Gone are the wholesome “Beaver”-esque ways of life because everything has changed. And change isn’t always bad, but it is what we…

Why Did You Mow?

Why did you mow when I had everything just right? Now the weeds will grow in perfect delight. The flowers will faint and lose their glow. There just ain’t any reason to mow.

Flying Chicken

Yes, see its in the air Like a jet Hanging without flair Moving but still there Its face is out of sight Tired claws it has hidden This vertical tarmac not needing Closed wings, this is its destination Greasy gas dropping As if with the…

Poem 10

  Apex Predator Once, I’ve seen an optimistic monkey got eaten by a cynical crocodile A self-conscious caterpillar turned into a self-assured butterfly And a denial bee believed that it could actually fly Everything is uncertain in this deceptive jungle But be careful with an…

DogSpeak #10 Sage Advice

DogSpeak #10 Sage Advice Everyone loves us – wiggle butts, lolling tongues lapping water in all directions, silky fur begging to be petted, gleeful joy at meeting a stranger because we know how to make friends. Everyone loves a cute puppy with cutsie poopsies and…

Eliza the Forgetful Elephant – Hour Ten

Eliza the Elephant was a strong and personable friend to many but she has one problem. She was forgetful. Being forgetful is not a good trait for elephants. Not only was Eliza ridiculed by many, especially the hyenas, for it, she also struggled in school….

Warrior Dove

I’ve tried being peaceful and cooing my song. But this shit’s untenable; it’s gone on far too long. So I’m giving up peace and going on the attack. All you privileged white men had best watch your backs! My wingspan is strong and will bring…