Many
are
asleep.
–
I’m
not
sure
they’ll
awaken.
–
They
are
unaware…
-aaa
Asleep at the Wheel
Month: June 2024
At Rest
I
wander
inside.
–
Not
fearing
quiet
darkness.
–
Peace
and
rest
await…
-aaa
Loving Creativity
Sing me a song
Dance me a dance
You can’t go wrong
If you take a chance.
–
Write me a sonnet
Or maybe a haiku
Creativity your bonnet
In everything you do.
–
Play me a concerto
Hold me at bay
Create a libretto
In all that you say.
–
Let me appreciate
Your talents and all
For everything you create
I further fall.
-aaa
Shattered
She was a shattered woman, broken, destroyed by her childhood trauma.
Wearing her sadness like a widow’s black vail.
Her never-ending tears often fell and she was comfortless.
She’d hibernate for hours or even days.
Ever marinating in her self-doubt and loathing.
She occasionally contemplated taking her life and it frightened me.
Some forms of darkness cannot allow any light in, like wooden shutters closed during the daylight.
She couldn’t love me, she wasn’t capable.
So I loved for us both but that wasn’t unsustainable and was infinitely exhausting.
It took a tole on my soul and health, nearly destroying me in the process.
Her sudden and unexpected infidelities ended us and our ten year relationship.
Which shockingly hollowed me out inside.
Hard lessons learned, no matter how much you love someone, you cannot make them love themselves, let alone you…
-aaa
Davy the Daring Doggie
Davy was more daring than most
As few dogs eat their master’s toast.
–
His fearless mind was one track
As he hunts another snack.
–
If he gets caught he’ll definitely roast…
-aaa
Carrie the Claustrophobic Cat
Carrie was claustrophobic and it was bad
Having this phobia for a cat is quite sad.
–
She had scared faces
Within tight spaces.
–
Running away outside was her fad…
-aaa
I
I
am
me
right
now!
–
It’s
taken
years
to
get
here.
–
Forward
not
backwards…
-aaa
Expensive, Alimony ,Expensive
Expensive is alimony
Gone is money
Pile up expenses
True but sad
Sad but true
Expenses pile up
Money is gone
Alimony is expensive…
-aaa
QOTD: # 101
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
By far it is steamed whole Main Lobster with lots of lemon and drawn butter.
Sweet, succulent, and soooooo rich. The lemon gives it zing and the loads of drawn butter complete each bite.
I’m drooling as I typed this. As always, thank you for reading. 😊
-aaa
Lune 102
Use three words.
Then you use five words.
Then three words.
-aaa
My Words
Take
all
of
my
words.
–
Lay
them
all
out
end
to
end.
–
They’d
stretch
out
for
miles…
-aaa
Your Truth, Revealed
Tell your story
Share your truth
Don’t be gory
Or uncouth.
–
Use all your words
Choose them with care
As they cut like swords
If you aren’t aware.
–
Testify your life
As your words flow
Good times and strife
All the highs and lows…
-aaa
Quotes by Me
“You can’t bet on a race after posting is closed!! Reread that sentence 25 times!” – Me
Alimony Absurdity
It’s
bad
enough,
to
owe
alimony.
But,
filing
formal-paperwork,
at
agreement’s
end,
is
insane 🤬🤬🤬
-aaa
Hortense The Hacking Heyena
Hortense had a nagging cough
With no way to turn it off.
–
She tried lozenges or a drop
But the hacking won’t stop.
–
Like a soda, she’ll sputter and pop…
-aaa
Harold the Hobby Horse
Harold had many hobbies for a horse
Mastering many things, of course
–
From kites that are streaming
To Equine Teeth Cleaning.
–
He’s now learning to code in Morse…
-._._._
Charlie’s Consternation
Charlie rarely smiled like me or you
Since he struggles with the digit, two.
–
Laxatives and libations
Won’t relieve his consternation.
–
If I had his colon, I’d sue…
-aaa
Rik-ah-tick-ah
(For Mr Milton Greg who taught me this word to help me subdivide my high school field show music)
“Rik-ah-tick-ah” is a word that emotes
When subdividing, percussion notes.
–
It keeps me in time
And drum playing, sublime.
–
It makes an interesting word in quotes…
-aaa
I No Longer Dwell in Hell
Life with you was the purest hell
For the time with you I’d dwell
No longer trapped in your prison cell
I stopped buying the bullshit you’d sell
As I had rather disliked its smell
Free from the bounds of alimony as well
Much happier as you can tell
Beyond glad I broke your spell
Picked myself up from where I fell
Living my best life as all things gel…
-aaa
Unique…
Once
there
was
a
boy
named
Tony.
He
was
very
different
he
was,
sensitive…
-aaa
I Dance Alone
Originally Published April, 27, 2024
I dance now alone.
To my own strange beat and style.
Without fear or care…
-aaa
Defensivepensiveness
Defensivepensiveness
-aaa
A Day in a Poem’s Lifetime
Poetry has a beginning, middle, and end.
–
First a line or two, appear in the minds eye.
Next we Expand on the initial ideas.
–
Lastly, we examine all poetic forms we know.
Find one the best resonates with our ideas.
And finalize all lines and ideas to the adopted form.
-aaa
Tommy the Too-Tall Toucan
Tommy toucan was so tall
All the other birds seem quite small.
–
In his tree-branched nest
His head always hits the crest.
–
I hear he’s taking up volleyball…
-aaa
My Paradise, the Coast
Warm tendrils of air greet me
A salty smell in the air
Warm soft sand beckons
Chilly Pacific waters thunder aloud.
–
The sun burns away wispy clouds
As I walk towards the sea
The tide cramps my toes at first touch
Audible rises and falls of a beach crowd.
–
I adjust to cool water in seconds
My adrenaline takes over
I duck under a large wave
Hearing scarcely a single sound.
–
The coastal beauty sets my soul free
Feeling no objections…
-aaa
Our Essence…
What is in our souls?
The essence of everything.
We are and will be.
-aaa
QOTD: #99
How important is spirituality in your life?
Spirituality is critical in my life. I don’t just mean religion. I do have my beliefs raised Roman Catholic, but I have a lot of other beliefs. I know there’s so much more out there than meets the eye. I can feel it touch it taste it.
I’ve seen things experiencing things in life that show that there’s so much more in the world in the universe and I love that.
I’ve learned a lot about myself and how we’re all connected and I believe spirituality has a lot to do with that and I’m very thankful to have it in my life. In this phase of my journey, it’s become much more important than ever.
As always, thank you for reading. 😊
-aaa
Three Things Challenge M#736
Your three words today are:
FINGER
DIGIT
TOE
Wild Crazy Joe
Wild and crazy Joe
Had a finger for each toe.
–
Extra digits were fun
Except when he’d run.
–
Toeless, his balance would to and fro.
–
Breathing Lessons
Inhale… exhale…
You’re doing it now.
–
Inhale… exhale…
It’s relaxing and how.
–
Inhale… exhale…
Your day is done.
–
Inhale… exhale…
Now have some fun.
–
Inhale… exhale…
You got this all.
–
Inhale… exhale…
You’ll succeeded not fall.
–
Inhale… exhale…
The future is yours to choose.
–
Inhale… exhale…
You will have it all win or lose.
–
Inhale… exhale…
Just take a deep breath.
–
Inhale… exhale…
Stop worrying about death.
–
Inhale… exhale…
Don’t think of a thing.
–
Inhale… exhale…
Just hear nothing and sing.
–
Inhale… exhale…
Let out some sighs.
–
Inhale… exhale…
relax, and close your eyes……
-AAA 06/24/2024
Sensitive and Vulnerable
I feel like such a fraud today
Unsure of what led my feelings astray.
–
Everything I seem to write
Is coming out wonky, this day and night.
–
I’ll just keep trying and do my best
And get this venting off my chest.
–
It’s not right for a guy to feel insecure
Yet, all of my life I have to endured.
–
Sensitive guys are very rare
But I am myself so I will share
Whether or not, you really care
I’m just making you all aware…
-aaa
Not Alone
You
are
not
alone.
–
Join
me
in
the
darkness.
–
And,
we’ll
find
the
light…
-aaa
Nothing Yet
I
haven’t
written
–
Anything
new
today,
yet.
–
I need ideas…
-aaa
Why, a Haiku? Why Not???
Why
write
a
haiku?
–
With
so
many
other
poetic
forms.
–
Well
I
say
why
not???
-aaa
Poetry, My War
Every poem is a battle
Fiercely fought over:
Words, technique, and style
I wish it came easier.
–
But I have to claw and fight
For every word or phrase I write
Maybe I’m meant for other things
Like cooking fries and onion rings.
–
Writing shouldn’t be a war
It should be a lot of fun
Not second-guessing to, abhor
It shouldn’t be fought, it should be won…
-aaa
All is as it was and Will Ever be
Mocking the trees
Won’t make you more
So let it go.
–
Like sky and breeze
You cannot change the score
Trust me, I know.
–
Like bird to bees
Nature’s implore
Must ebb and flow.
–
Accept with ease
Close this door
And know your role…
-aaa
Chauncey’s Irony
Chauncey was a raconteur.
–
Taking on life as it came
With smooth contemplation.
–
His death, however
Came about
As a clumsy shock…
-aaa
Moments Come and They Go
Flowers ebb in the breeze
The air is filled with motion
Clouds wisp by
I close my eyes.
–
So much beauty here
Lots of movement in the trees
Such a lovely afternoon
I suddenly realize.
–
I let out a gentle sigh
This moment won’t last
It unfortunately, must end
I feel, a small disappointment, rise.
–
Alas, time, we cannot freeze
No matter how hard we try…
-aaa
Life is Here, Now, so Live It!!
Life is here
Much to live
You’ve got time
Much to give.
–
Don’t think hard
Doesn’t work
Stressing self,
Muscles, jerk.
–
Just relax
And stretch out
No troubles,
You’re without.
–
Just listen
To a song
With its notes
Am I wrong?
–
All your tunes
Define you
Passions and,
What you do.
–
Feel the breeze
On your face
And its soft
Warm embrace.
–
Just let time
Fall away
Enjoy life
In this day.
–
Remember,
It’s so short
And precious
I report.
–
Living, now
Is the best
Take your time
Pass the test.
–
No regrets
Only ease
With grace and,
Inner peace…
-aaa
Sunday Morning Contemplations…
Lying down silently all by myself.
Contemplating what my Sunday will bring.
Maybe, I’ll play games that are on my shelf.
Living alone can have a longing sting.
Sometimes sitting still, not doing a thing.
Anxious, I await, a telephone’s song.
Hoping the delay won’t be very long.
Relaxation is tough, with Monday near.
In the very least, I’m where I belong.
With a bright future that is crystal clear…
-aaa
It’s All Here
All of my efforts.
Written words of permanence.
Forever shared here.
-aaa
Hatred in Politics
Trump hates Biden
Right hates left
Hatred in politics
,and in America,
Politics in hatred
Left hates right
Biden hates Trump…
-aaa
Lover Fools
Lovers can be fools.
Throwing caution to the wind.
Then hearts get broken…
-aaa
Trust
Just stay close to me.
And I’ll always have your back.
Trust goes a long way.
-aaa
Lie Beside Me
Just lie down with me.
Lay your head upon my chest.
You’ll hear my heart beat.
Gently gradually faster.
Soft hair on my abdomen…
-aaa
Narc 101
Why are you doing this to me?
Just stop it and set my heart free.
You’re being so cruel.
Played me for a fool.
That’s your rule.
To a “t”.
-aaa
Left Verses Right Verses Left
Rampant runs nihilism
Friends destroy friendships
Stupidity is Politicization
,worldwide,
Politicization is stupidity
Friendships destroy friends
Nihilism runs rampant😢😢😢
-aaa
Pointless Love is Love Pointless
Pointless is love
Energy of waste
Selfishness is dominant
,these days,
Dominant is selfishness
Waste of energy
Love is pointless…
-aaa
Brushfire’s Hellfire
Flames lick and engulf all around them.
Consuming all, as every object is, fuel.
Lifetimes of riches saved, stored, and destroyed in an instant.
Huge write, black gray tendrils rise in every direction from the commotion.
Smoke choked ash falls, as a rainfall of death.
All covered, ghostly-white grays and blacks.
Smells of smoke dirt and all the melted.
Lungs hurt and strain, with stinging and coughing.
Eyes burn and tear up in a foggy haze of the charred aftermath.
Many of the bravest humans, rush toward and into the flames to save all they can.
Brief victories aren’t celebrated huge losses mount up.
How long will this hell last when will the fire’s hearty appetite be satisfied???
One house more? One more teddy bear erased?
Many people suffer the grief of egregious loss and its endless misery.
The evil of hopelessness tries to set in.
Waiting among all evacuated, pondering and praying over losing everything.
The hopeful wish, with their might, for a pouring rain to douse all of the hellfire…
–
Pulse of Desires
Give into the night.
Let your instincts take over.
Passionate heartbeats.
Will beat faster and faster.
As carnal desires heat up…
-aaa
Carlene The Crazy Cow
Forget about Mrs. O’Leary’s cow
Instead of fires, Carlene takes a bow.
–
Her logic was curved
Applause, undeserved.
–
She’s taking her encore now.
–
Anthony’s Crazy Love and Life Lessons in Empathy 