Morning

Awake

but just barely

Alarm wakes me

I stare at it

Can't hear

the cry

Sleep still

in my eyes

Is that for me

The sound so shrill

Can't I pretend

I'm feeling ill?

Forced from slumber

by sheer will

Awake now

but dreaming still

Off to the dawn

of a new day

Work now

but soon play

Morning's still

too early in the day

Watch out though

I'm on my way

Rhyme Time

Pressed for time
to make a rhyme
from this, that or the other word

Make it clever
make it cool
make it unlike anything you ever heard

Create the theme
and make it seem
as if it is not absurd

Take your thought
work with what you've got
try hard not to be awkward

Pressed for time
to make this rhyme
please accept what I have offered

I am

I am,

I am
not what you think of me
not who you want me to be
not more or less than thee
not part of this reality

I am,

I am
uncertain of my ability
unable to be more than me
unwilling to be less than thee
unafraid of this reality

I am,

I am
simply trying to live honestly
simply giving the best of me
simply being one with thee
simply creating my reality

I am, I am, I am

sometimes

Sometimes it's too hard to do

take care of the tasks ahead of you

get up, go and get it done

even though you want to run

they'll still be waiting to get done.

Sometimes it's too hard to do

facing the day ahead of you

going here and going there

trying to hold back the despair

when all you want's a comfy chair

Sometimes it's too hard to do

rise and shine and see it through

slap on your smiely face

get back in and join the race

soon you'll reach your happy place

Then and Now

If I knew then what I know now
A thought we verbalise
right out loud
when moments occur we can't control
when we fulfill our ultimate goal
when we realize what needs to be
when our eyes focus
and finally see.
That's the difference between then and now
and yet for some reason
we wonder how
to bring the then into the now
to turn the now into the then
to change the road which we've taken
time and time and time again.

Meaningful Change

Meaningful change
to some seem strange
they are afraid of
love
but fear not
destruction.

Something has to give
for the world
in which  we live
is not faring well.
We're headed to
hell
In that proverbial
hand basket.


Fear reigns supreme
yet no matter how we
scream
meaningful change
is still but a
dream.

Something has to give
for the world
in which  we live
is not faring well.
We're headed to
hell
In that proverbial
hand basket.


Meaningful change
to some seem strange
they are afraid of
love
but fear not
destruction.

Tired

Tired

Tired

Tired

Too tired to type

Tired

Tired

Tired

Too tired to talk

Tired

Tired 

Tired

Too tired to think

Tired

Tired

Tired

Too tired to travel

Tired

Tired

Tired

Too tired to teach

Tired

Tired

Tired

Too tired to tell

Too tired

Too tired

Too tired

to tell

Heroes Shine Through

The day dawns anew.
Heroes shine through
sending out a resounding
thank you.

People come together
Carrying one another.
Underneath it all
we are cousins, sisters,
brothers.

The search continues.
Somewhere in the shadows
no one knows where
the villains are
out there.

Heroes shine through
They'll do what they do
Eventually they
WILL
find you

Every Time I Hear The News

Every time I listen to the news

I hear something horrible

Today's tragedy

reminds me

to expect

needless grief

to expect

questionable realities

to expect

unwarranted fatalities

Every time I listen to the news

I am reminded that

we are not all humane

we are not all able to avoid the insane

we are not all able to remain free from pain

we are not all humane

Every time I listen to the news
I hear something horrible
Today's tragedy
reminds me
to expect
needless grief
to expect
questionable realities
to expect
unwarranted fatalities

When can I expect a change
when will the forecast be something strange
When will I hear of 
people without strife
People living life
people giving hope
people not selling dope
people adopting children and pets
people feeding the homeless and our vets
people sharing what little they may have
people helping people without expectation
Every time I hear the news

Unexpected Hours

Unexpected hours in the day,
Do I get some work done
or run around and play?
Do I grab some extra sleep
or enjoy just sitting still?

Time on my hands
without any plans
How do  I satisfy
life's many demands?

Minute by minute
I shall decide
Go with the flow
let all else subside.


Do I get some work done
or run around and play?
Do I grab some extra sleep
or simply sit and stay?
Whatever do I do
with extra hours in my day?

Monday

Made it through Monday

once again

We started as enemies

ended not quite as friends

Though I tolerate your existence

It's done so with great resistance

But apparently your persistence 

is strong

Each week you return

leaving us all to yearn

for another weekend

that we consider long

We started as enemies

ended not quite as friends

Monday I've made it

through you again.

Time

The days are moving far too quickly

far too fast for me.

I seem to be losing every moment.

I have no time to think.

Literally each day is passing

in a blink.

How did the world speed up like this?

How will I ever recapture what I've missed

When will I have time again?

When will it all slow down ?

The days are moving far too quickly

far too fast for me.

Children gaining me in height

Friends off on their own paths

Do I even have a moment

to truly enjoy a good laugh?

How did the world speed up like this?

How will I ever recapture what I've missed

When will I have time again?

When will it all slow down ?

It's quite unexpected

Well hello

It's quite
unexpected

That I would
see you today.

It's quite
unexpected
so don't
feel rejected
If I have
nothing to say.

You weren't
on my list
of things
to do

You weren't
on my radar
sad
but true

But don't
let that
discourage
you

I am always
glad
to see you
here

I am always
glad
when you are
near


It's quite
unexpected

It's quite
unexpected
But
welcome
my dear
I'm glad
you are here

I want

I want to write a poem that speaks volumes about life

I want the words to flow effortlessly from my pen

I want the mood to encompass the ultimate reality

I want the poem to be free of triviality

I want to do it justice

I want to serve it well

I want so much

I want, but oh well

My New Ability

Congratulations to me

for my new ability

tripping over my own feet

didn't think it was a possibility

Watch where you're going

don't be in a hurry

obstacles come towards you

doesn't mean you must scurry

it all happens

in a bit of a flurry

but you've got a handle on it

there's no need to worry

Tripping over my own feet

didn't think it was a possibility

apparently the only one in my way

just happens to be me

Watch where you're going

there's no need to worry

 You've got a handle on it

don't be in a hurry

Tests are inevitable

patience is needed

listen to that inner voice

make sure warnings are heeded

Tripping over my own feet

this part of me cannot compete

with my innate ability

to believe in the stronger part of me

Holiday History Mystery

Most common theory
going 'round
for the day we all
become a clown
is that the calendar
was turned upside down

Changed the calendar
so shame on you
for not knowing
the year's already new
April Fool is must be you!

Hilaria hysteria
in days of old
play tricks on the emperor
if you're bold

It's now
Roman laughing day
or so I'm told
pranks it would seem
never grow old

Colorful dyes
get in the mix
Holi is the holiday
for the Hindu fix
jokes and frivolity
colorful ticks
Even non Hindu
join the mix

And here's another
day to prank
Sizdahbedar
The Persians thank
for being able to
play and prank

Common theme
seen 'round the world
pranks by grown ups
boys and girls
time for laughter
jokes and joy
from every girl
and every boy
Play a prank
and show us how
the time for
laughter
would be now