Hour 12- Date. Time. Area 51.

One of the only times the world came together, To accomplish tasks they couldn’t otherwise, Was not in the name of humanity but laughter. It wasn’t to call the names of Gods to invoke them, Not the times they came together to save each other…

The Elders

My Elders on my mother side were very close kin. Close enough for me to write this poem about them. As a child we gathered for all types of occasions. Aunt Bertha was the eldest, she would shush us to go away. she’d shout, “go…

Prompt 7 (Ocean photo)

I snap pictures and spend my time on the sand where the land greets the ocean its mystery silences me It has taught me it’s beauty in being unknown there are few certain answers nothing wrong should ever overstay a welcome either way it is…

Hour 11

Delicious There is a Feeling that all people Can relate to, An expression we have Usually of joy and merriment It’s mostly universal And often contagious. When viewing it from afar You know it. You can see The mouth open, then a smile Will flood…

Retirement, a tanka

Retirement, a tanka Alone forever Just a stack of books and time Happy as a lark Coffee greets me day and night Now, where’d I place my glasses?

He

His name is Freedom but he prefers to be announced as We, Us. He or Him. Please don’t refer to him as them, they or those. He cannot pale any bluer in the face. For centuries no one has told him what to do. His…

Stubborn Dog, a septet

Stubborn Dog, a septet Bowen, outside dog Trapped with indoor family Always loves a trip to the dog park Racing dogs along the fence Never wants to leave Dad hates this