Fireflies could never be as loved as one small pixie, Nor have they light within their minds to fight with demon hordes, Though tales of lightning bugs are told through the land of Dixie, A tiny, flighty redhead’s shine is brighter, by all accord It’s…

Season Of The Stupid 1/2 marathon poem #7 Did they fall from the skies Or grow from the ground Seeded in ignorance Is where they are found Did they fall from the trees And dig in their roots Nourished in bullshit With bitter fruits Harvested…

I remember clearly, It was my tenth birthday, My parents had planned a surprise party. But what intrigued me, Was the big brown basket sitting on my bed, With a red ribbon tied at the end. At first, I had thought, Grandma had sent her…

Look, here comes a rumor full of flavor and oh my! There’s another little story soaring by. Here comes a tale that’s sordid, tart, and full of tricky things I’m so lucky to have plucked its tiny wings. Rumors are the Spice of life Causing…

Excitement throbs within. The airport is full, Yet no one coughs And everyone is smiling. I walk on, just grinning as I make my way through the crowds. Surprise, elation as I’m upgraded to first class at no charge. They’ve overbooked. A pleasant, older man…

Friendship 1/2 marathon poem #6 Feeling friendship Sensing love Needing cuddles Having fun Feeding feelings Laughing joy Wanting friendship Here today. (C) Scott Coe 2020

Look around, Nature is meeting the sky. The birds are flapping their wings, As the leaves rustle along with the wind, While the plants wait patiently to unfurl their flowers. Even the Earth is awakening, To witness this beautiful harmony, Of Nature and Sky together,…

First, sunlight peeking through the window A loud tumble out of bed The smell of sizzling meats A soft kiss on the cheek Then later, The sound of water crashing nearby, The coolness of it caressing skin The lightness of weight as we swim Then…

Golden roads curve through Golden hills of autumn grass Glinting, golden, in the Indian summer sun Warm air whistles through Warm, blonde locks of hair While warm smiles shine on everyone Cool air captured by misty mountains Cool cars winding around roads Chill cool girls…

Umbrellas 1/2 marathon poem #5 Raindrops fall upon dancing umbrellas On an English summer’s windswept day Children jumping embracing their mothers In an English weather’s cabaret. (C) Scott Coe 2020