Ideal, a favorite sushi place

mango, crab and rice to taste

peach mochi melts on my tongue

quesadillas, shrimp and queso food

cheesesteaks blaze my heart and mood.

Sitting home, green things I spy

scaly, soft, with cunning eyes

munching crickets I supply

joy comes easy when they play

and let me pet them all the day.

Smell of flowers in a garden

gives my weary heart a pardon

colors bright green, mauve and blue

set my eyes on fire too

mistfall on a morning walk

hearing noises in the park

just the crickets, a doggy bark

makes my soul jump all a-jerk.

Kissing, hugging during movie

with my love, it makes me boogie

a favorite tune, we jump and dance

around the living room with our pets

like to treat each other too

cooking when we’re in the mood

for salty, sweet or sour food.

Just a happy little giggle

when child’s piggies I will tickle

my heart jumps to see them smile

when they attempt to stand awhile

something new, always a pleasure

paint with yogurt, ice cubes colored

banging toys, making clutter

baby’s love makes life matter.

– Sandra Johnson