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