Arthritis is trespassing today. I’m still writing on paper – probably won’t get them posted to my computer for another day or so. I’m probably stopping at 12 hours, 9PM for me. I love this community and all the support each time we do this.
Joyce Bugbee
JoyceB
Born to write. Inspired by words. I've been writing poems, short stories, and non-fiction (mostly journaling) for years, but never shared. The Poetry Marathons have brought me out of my shell. The friendships and support found are amazing!
Unity
Unity of two people
lovers.
Likes and hobbies
intertwine.
A newness is born
each day.
Emotional connections
grow stronger as time passes.
A togetherness is created
in the unity of two people.
#1 inspired by Robert Frost The Road Not taken
I took the one
less traveled
because it’s always new.
Every day opportunities vary
making excitement ensue.
What I saw yesterday
is gone and different today.
The path still there
calling me to explore.
#12
Six of us
piled in a car
drove to the beach
at 9PM.
The most peaceful
place to be.
We’d walk
we’d run
we’d splash
we’d climb the rocks
we’d talk
No judgement.
#22
Tenderness
a feeling
an emotion
Tenderness
soft
gentle
Tenderness
grandma’s hands
mom’s kiss
Tenderness
#24
Today
so much to do
Tomorrow
so much more to do
All because yesterday
I put off til tomorrow
what I could have done today.
#23
For One More Day (Mitch Albom)
we all hope for it
we expect it.
A time will come
when our days
will be numbered.
Sometimes we know
with sickness
others not.
One more day
seems insignificant
until it’s here.
What to do?
Who to see?
Will there be time enough?
#21
Umbrellas keep us dry
and shaded from the sun.
Raindrops pitter patter
running off.
Sun rays beat down
warming the ground.
#20
Echo husband
Repeats everything I say
as if it were his idea.
My ideas get no credit
because he makes them his.
I say it and like an echo
I hear it again.
#19
Oz
a happy place
sunshine
and flowers
friends
and journeys
where the unknown
is discovered
all because
there’s no place like home.