The true essence of you prevents awful blues
Blues trying to keep me from being true
True inspiration of the essence of you
You uplifted me to new heights and renewed
Renewed life creation of God’s quality
Quality of Heaven’s transparency
Transparency ethos creates a new you
You, transforming my soul brand-spanking new
New divinity of you from heaven’s door
Door swings with angelic voices galore
Galore celestial covering spread wings
Wing uplifting my soul to sacred things
Sacred things flow from the essence of true you
You, with God’s divinity—prevent the blues!
I know it is tradition
But this year I have chosen a theme for Thanksgiving
We will not include turkey, ham, or beef of any kind
The theme is vibrant veggie
These instructions were given to my cousin Sue
From her brand-spanking-new-daughter-in-law Midge
So, you will be hosting? Deciphered Sue.
No, Midge told her. You may clean.
But I will be bringing the decorations.
We do not want Pilgrims or Indians or any of that rot.
Sue asked, “Can I still bake the traditional cinnamon cake?”
“Sorry,” Midge said. “Too much sugar.”
I am listening to my cousin and I have no comment.
She only has one grandchild.
All of her eggs in one basket.
She does not want to alienate that egg's mother.
“So, she is letting you clean!” I say cheerfully.
“If I do it right,” Sue says.
I have no other words.
Getting along together
Dancing that same old dance
But you’ve forgotten the steps
So now what
Is this my new lot
You have changed
And I changed to be content
with you
Working the dynamic
Keeping up the merriment
Breaking in the fantasy
Fostering a brand spanking new way to play
Becoming rather tame
In this complicated adjustment
Game
And finally I was coming
Into my own
Catching the big wave
But you changed
Now what
Me
I learn the new steps
I swirl and I sway
I dance a new dance
And I trip the light fantastic
That’s what.
By pskips
Life is diverse.
A multi-seeking mess.
The particle, the wave.
All at the same time.
The unity is the disunity.
The Big Brother black hole
At the center of it all,
Silently howling for more.
Where does it all go?
The grinding of wills.
A quiet simmer.
The tension in the laughter.
The release of joy.
The exhilaration of touch,
Skin to skin.
Planets smashing into each other.
Voices crashing,
Like tectonic plates beneath us.
The smile that wants to frown.
The joke that was never told.
Brand spanking new planets to mold.
As we watch space fold,
Dancing soul to soul,
In common cosmic reverence.
I would like to purchase a prairie schooner if you please.
The car salesman was brand spanking new.
He had to ask several other salesmen what a prairie schooner was.
None of them knew, so he “Googled” it.
Is this what you mean? He asked, showing her a photo of a prairie schooner.
Yes she said. “And I want it in pink.”
Our new dog Buddy chewed one of my favorite sandals in half.
The next week he chewed another favorite sandal in half; not a pair.
I am out of sandals to wear now.
I taped one with electrical tape but it did not last more than six steps.
I thought he had chewed up one of my brand spanking new shoes this morning.
I ranted and raved, screamed and yelled, I was a horrible puppy mama.
I did not hit, because I know what that feels like, but I was a terror.
My husband said he would clear off the top of the refrigerator
So I can start putting my shoes up there.
Handy huh?
Since moving to this berg we have a new doc
Her name is sweet Kimberly, fresh out of the box
Brand spanking new
Love spanking, don't you
Whenever she examines, I never watch the clock
Smile, damn it smile, you face won't break
It's a brand spanking new day for goodness sake
No grumpies allowed
Sing hallelujah out loud
In fact, break out in song as soon as you wake
Am I ready to be the best me today?
I jump out of bed, feeling crazy-alive.
Ready to take on a mountain full of whoever’s.
Eager to start something brand spanking new and wonderful.
A fantastic start to the rest of my life.
I congratulate myself on my eagerness.
I am invincible.
I am a dynamo.
I am a conqueror.
I pick up my swords and play fight myself in the mirror.
My face is smiling.
Super woman is in the house.
Where to begin?
I run to the porch to feed the cat.
I am sitting in my favorite place in the whole world,
my office, facing my brand spanking new sectional,
the one Joe said would not fit in here.
Voila! It is here, and the leather couch is in
the garage to make sorting easier this summer.
There is always a method to my madness.
The art studio which is in complete disgusting shambles, is
attached by way of bathroom, so I am keeping those doors shut.
No need to remind myself there is lots to do; this is my day OFF after all.
Someone, namely, my husband, has turned the air on in my office.
It's struggling really hard, grunting because I have my door propped open.
He likes air, I like breeze. He likes Coke, I like Pepsi. He likes dark, I like light. He is slightly terrified of children, and I would bring a hundred home to live if I could afford it. I am amazed we have been getting along as well as we do. Amazingly well considering we fade each other on almost everything. Spirituality and politics, are two things we do agree upon, and love. We both know it's important to love. I think that's enough, really. It has been so far, fifty years worth.
Gearing up to what should be magical
Special winter to be a first of firsts
Brand spanking new at the grand-parent thing
Marshmallow snowsuits, sleighs and Santa Claus
First fluffy snowflakes falling from above
The Christmas tree lit up with shiny balls
Starring our nine-month old baby darling
Picturing with glee the sheer confusion
Crazy folk coaxing him to be wreckless
Bows, ribbons and coloured flashy paper
A few minutes of this and he’ll get bored
To make him magnificently happy
He just wants a cardboard box and cookie
Our Christmases will never be the same
Knowing next year he’ll be more into it
Now we just drool at all the photo ops !
AP: Honorable Mention 2022
Submitted for contest MY WINTER sponsored by VIV WIGLEY - November 17, 2017 - RANKED 5TH
Brand spanking new
A love that's true
208-hp 2.0-liter I4 turbo
I like speed let’s go
17-inch alloy wheels
4 wheels of alloy is my appeal
Dual power outside mirrors
That’s so I can see ya
Sirius XM Satellite Radio
I love to hear Nas flow
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
It chills my soul
I got my Waze app
Five-O I know where you at
Rain sensing wipers
It’s raining cats and dogs …..I don’t even hear a whisper
Full of adrenaline and no shaky hands
Tilt and telescopic steering column …..I’m gripping for command
Bluetooth hands-free phone
I'm in the zone
Smile, damn it smile, you face won't break
It's a brand spanking new day for goodness sake
No grumpies allowed
Sing hallelujah out loud
In fact, break out in song as soon as you wake
Are you nutso???
brand spanking
new; the unused page
below
your love is like a flower blooming in the hands of time
i am honored to let the world know that you are mine
my days are brightened knowing that i am loved by you
your giving heart alone makes me feel brand spanking new
my life feels like a little boy just discovering things
every angle of your presence makes me feel like three kings
i do not say this much, but when i speak it, it's true
you are the spring water that purifies my roots, and for that and so much more....i love you
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