Birthday poem for my friend mjdolce!  Still two more poems to write, but they'll come later!

The Keys to Happiness

The interior designer said:
“What class! What elegance!
A piece like this adds value to the home.”
The cabinetmaker said:
“Just look at that mahogany!
Turning and bending wood like that takes real craftsmanship.”
The mother said:
“This will be so good ( Read more... )

Another "catching up" poem:

( Rhyme Time, Sondheim )

I am still not quite finished writing my NaPoWriMo poems. Technically I guess I "lost" the challenge, as they're not going to be finished within the 30 days of April, but I don't care. I'm still going to write them all. I finished one this morning and realized I haven't posted a few days worth that were already written, so let's catch up with those ( Read more... )

Catching up ( Read more... )

A few days behind in writing again, but I have several that haven't yet been posted, so here ya go!  Also, a big happy belated birthday to the wonderful pyat, who is usually the recipient of a poem for his birthday. This year I decided to go with an earth day theme since I was writing a hymn-- sorry, old chap, but I hope you enjoy it anyway! :)

( Hymn for Earth Day )

Still a little behind as always, but here's a fun one if you like classic poetry:

Top Ten:

Ah distinctly I remember, it was in the bleak December,
Under the spreading chestnut tree.
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
I have spread my dreams under your feet.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways
To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.
No ( Read more... )

Haiku riddles ( Read more... )

Donna ( Read more... )

Still catching up with posts (only one day behind in writing, just further in posting...not that anyone's reading!)

( The Sound of Music )

A hymn for the Sunday after Easter:

( Like a River Overflowing )