Slowly the gathering dusk fills each hall
As shades of eventide begin night’s call
The darkness moves forward to welcome night
As heavy shadows cower every light.
There’s a sound in the passage you can hear
The echo of shuffles seeming so clear
With a cumbersome yawn, fall into bed
And pull all your covers over your head !
Each day begins with shades of gray
Before sky blue decides to stay
The clouds are neat all in a row
They start to gather, come and go
And fill the heavens with their fluff
We never seem to get enough.
Oh how I wish that I might see
Angels hop-scotching over me
I’d laugh and giggle right out loud
I do believe we’d have a crowd.
But just for now I promise you
I’d offer God a huge ” thank You ” !
Angels from heaven are tapping on my door
I’m not upset cause I’ve heard them tap before
I comprehend their job and what must be done
I sure could use hands on with some help for fun !
The winter winds blow far and near
I hear the sounds upon my ear
Windows rattle, panes gather frost
I hope my woolies won’t get lost.
The icy branches crackle so
Beware to those who pass below
The limbs of trees all striking bare
Does leave no warmth for all to share.
Oh winter, have you come to stay
I’m wishing that you’ll go away
With all the troubles that we see
Let’s pray that we remain snow free !
Can you hear the rain as it pelts down
Raining so hard all the worms may drown
Midst streams of water hitting the ground
Like rivers pushing the leaves around ?
Oh, what a day that today has been
With rain pouring down windows and trim
There’s a storm outside we can’t let in
Lest we raise the sash to ask it in !
Oh little cat with four white boots
It’s clear to see, we’re in cahoots
Together you and I will be
Two partners in disparity.
Your coat of striped grey’s thick and bright
Your neck cowl is so furry white
Where do you go when you leave here
Is it too far or really near
What will you do when fall has done
And winter cold too soon has come ?
I’ll miss you if you go away
What can I do to make you stay
I’m trying hard to comprehend
I’d like our friendship not to end !
Oh how I wish that I might be
An apple on an apple tree
Or strawberries upon a plate
With breakfast served by half past eight.
Perhaps a glass of orange juice
Or portion of vanilla mousse
Oh how much fun that it would be
To eat whatever pleases me.
Now cookies, cake and things like that
Go pretty far to add some fat
So I’ll abstain best as I can
But I refuse to give up flan !
Life dishes out a lot of stuff
Before too long we’ve had enough
The tides of time, sometimes too strong
Will somehow carry us along
To events we have never seen
Or places we have never been
I believe all peace doth linger
At the behest of God’s finger !
Here I am bundled up to the chin
While the north wind struggles to slip in
The air is so cold, it feels like ice
Thank God my boots are so warm and nice.
I’m not too fond of old winter’s chill
And admit it brings me little thrill
I pray we’ll make it straight through to spring
When the world around begins to sing
And all of life does rebirth anew
With both heart and soul and voices too
Let us take our joy where e’er we may
And live to complain another day !
Can you hear winter winds break through the trees
With frozen breath and chill, an instant freeze ?
I hear the crackling ice, it falls away
Reminds us weather changes day by day,
It sort of vacillates and jumps about
Exposing purpose, choice, free will and doubt.
So let us now our precious chances take
Pray God we’ve no more branches left to break !
I waken to the light outside
It’s pale and dull, on the flat side
The sun’s smile has been hid away
By clouds above, some sad and grey.
Tomorrow brings a better chance
Of love and joy mixed with romance,
Our lives are full of ups and downs
With happy smiles and miles of frowns.
Let’s spice it up, just for a bit
Perhaps, we’ll find a perfect fit !
The winter chill is moving in
It’s time to take it on the chin
Unpack your warmest set of clothes
Including scarf, gloves, hat and hose.
Your best wool sweater underneath
And don’t forget the holly wreath
I spy the frost on every bough
The weather’s truly colder now.
Could use the warmth that threatens all
As per our latest know- it- all
Somehow I think it is a ruse
And nothing close to what I ‘d choose !
My life is strained and hard to bear
Too many stories left to share
A little up, a little down
A happy smile, a tiny frown.
Some days are great and others sad
As life is full of good and bad
Tears are there in the midst of bliss
Where everything ends with a kiss !
I have never found myself depressed
Tis like facing the world half-dressed
I have never understood the term
But I suppose I will have to learn.
A foolish thought that I cannot shake
Oh days to come, please give me a break
I can’t imagine time that is lost
As an exception, what is the cost ?
I pledge today I shall do my best
To laugh and smile and pass every test
To keep my spirits pleasant and charmed
Present no reason to be alarmed!
Long time ago, I remember well
There was a tale the old timers tell
Of a man who rode this way one day
Just passing through not meaning to stay
When a shy young beauty he did see
A sweet image for his fantasy.
Well the story goes, they got on great
While the rest of it was left to fate
The two young folks seemed to fall in love
Quite like the wish each was dreaming of
Remember when love has a good start
Most times it pays to follow the heart !
Well here we are at God’s front door
What is it we are waiting for
An invitation to come in
A smile, a kiss, a foolish grin ?
We’ve not much time, let’s hurry up
And place our futures in His cup
We cannot fail to understand
Calamity is close at hand.
The world is crumbling as we wait
For destiny to crash this gate
Oh, Lord above, do heed our plea
Open our eyes and set us free !
Have you e’er pondered over angel wings
How they could get caught in our worldly things
Such as doors, windows and archways or screens
Or limbs of trees or in branches of greens ?
How do they manage to dress up each day
Looking so sweet in angelic display
I wonder if they wear stockings or boots
Do they prefer eating ice cream or fruits ?
Isn’t it strange that we know nothing more
Of where they’ve been until now and before
I’d sure like to find some lessons to use
To help me decide which pathway to choose !
A little bit of humor, her smile to show she’d dare
The sound of laughter on our ears floating in the air
A tiny piece of heaven for every one to share
Today’s my mother’s birthday and oh, how much I care !
If I were high up in the sky
What is it that my eyes would spy
Lots of rooftops affording space
To pigeons, gulls, all birds apace
With other havens to be found
Where they are safer than on ground.
I am so glad to be alive
And able to help birds survive
Supplying all those old stale buns,
Kitchen scraps along with bread crumbs
Tis how it is I’m known to be
Bird feeder and their good fairy !
Dear Lord, I’m glad that you are there
To hear my ever constant prayer
My mother told me long ago
That when I asked, take care to know
Because You answer each request
With what You deem to be the best
The answer will be “yes” or “no”,
“Wait for a little while or so”
“Or give us something else instead”
That covers everything she said !
AMEN !
There is this silence that I hear
It rests so peaceful on my ear
My heart is quiet, all’s at rest
I find this part of day the best
The streets’ deserted, all is calm
Please welcome in the morning’s charm.
Another day, another chance
To perhaps take a second glance
Discover what the world needs now
Let’s do some good, some way, somehow
For if we don’t, who’ll fill the job
Some volunteer from Satan’s mob ?
When you look around what do you see
An exciting world that works for free
The sun that shines and a moon that glows
A tingling sensation, head to toes
With the awareness of who we are
And why we are ruled by one bright star
The miracle is we cling to earth
And treasure the pull for all we’re worth !
For God and Country, so it goes
How does it end, seems no one knows
We are a nation thus conceived
Of all the values we believed
We are a country young at heart
In which each one must play a part.
We can’t pretend that we are free
It must be with great certainty
The task at hand is guaranteed
To make us strong and to succeed
We shall not fail nor will we break
We’ll stay the course, God’s piece of cake !
The wind, it whispers in the breeze
And blows its breath into the trees
It sings a song of joyousness
That’s gathered in the robin’s breast.
The mockingbird sounds crisp and curt
He does not wish a songbird hurt
And mimics all he can, but still
He stops short of the whip-poor-will,
You’ll hear the chorus of each bird
It is the best I’ve ever heard !
Today’s the day for hearts and flowers
Along with Cupid’s finest hours
You’ll get a posey, two or three
And have a pleasant day, you’ll see.
Saint Valentine has long been gone
Replaced by Walmart’s gift coupon
Tis silly thus to celebrate
If all is not to be first rate.
Let’s wait to learn what will come next
And pray it’s not some silly text !
Oh, how I wish that I had been
The apple on old Adam’s tree
I’d shake my leaves and tuck them in
To keep his idle hands off me.
I’d tell him not to take a bite
Before the troubles could begin
When he and Eve, out of some spite
Took Satan’s dare right on the chin.
Oh, sad the day man was denied,
Remembering in all you do
That God to us has never lied
Your happiness is up to you !
The world outside is crass and cold
The air inside, both brash and bold
And takes time getting used to it
If we expect our lives to fit
Let’s make the best of what we’ve got
No matter if it fits or not !
I was a girl not long ago
Life whizzes by before you know
Today I’ve found I’m getting old
And really suffer from the cold !
My sight’s okay, bit fuzzy now
I see myself as the last bough
And at this stage I truly need
A hint of love, a little heed !
How quickly do the days fly by
Sometimes there is a need to cry,
Or pause the clock to take a break
There’s just too much of life at stake !
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Claire V. Bogdanos 