plopping down ‘midst marshmallow grounds
the bunnies advanced by leaps and bounds
ahead of the hounds who the marshmallows found
~ tastier than bunnies pound-for-pound
space is where i stare into
a throbbing headache seems to be what is on the menu
i am lying to the best thing that has ever happened to me
all because my extreme inner fear became my bully
i guess i was in God's Good Graces at a particular moment
i got away with a lie that could have been devastating
miraculously i have a chance to save face completely straight, though bent
the lesson being taught by leaps and bounds was definitely hesitating
eyesight lost each day
hearing following right behind
coming clean is in the form of paid bills and importantly paid rent
i conquered my greatest bully....once again at the expense of ME
marvels of science
by leaps and bounds
yet no cure for cancer
or for basic problems
of poverty, starvation
and injustice
seriously !
do we expect we would
do notably better
at a colony on Mars?
AP: 3rd place 2025, Honorable Mention 2025
They deployed the force and unleashed the hounds
Yet their troubles grew by leaps and bounds
Through the chase I stayed unseen
Slipped through the cracks and stayed clean
Now I’m a shadow no one surrounds
When ’43’ comes around
take it by leaps and bounds
Don’t hide from it underground
~ every night, out on the town
My love grows for her by leaps and bounds every day
Life is so much more electric I am happy to say
Every time our eyes meet sparks begin to fly
Stoking the flames of romance new things to try
Holding her in my arms brings a sense of warmth I can't describe
Her guide to love making I must subscribe
Our time together brimming with fun
A walk on the beach soaking up the rays of the sun
We find a place for a picnic on the sand
Hugs and kisses are exchanged life is so grand
Beautiful memories we will create together
We have discovered a lot of ways to bring each other pleasure
THE DOLLAR STORE BUNNY
I chit chat with a saint at church
telling her how my grandson spent
Kindergarten online. This will follow
his class all the way through
to high school graduation.
His second grade teacher was happy -
the class advancing,
by leaps and bounds,
godspeed ahead. I tell her
how the Kindergarten teacher
adopted my grandson’s bunny as a pet.
She smiles, sparkling eyes and all, and
tells me about how her grandson threw
his bunny in the air, then it landed on
a light and burned up. Now, I surmise
that the saint’s bunny, like the Velveteen,
is a stuffed rabbit. I tell her my grandson’s
is real and we have a big laugh. She admits
that the flying bunny was purchased
at the Dollar Store - the poor, dearly departed.
5/21/2023
She did not know she was smart
That had been drummed out of her
By her parents and now Mr. Wonderful
He came in to take the GED test
I was the teacher
His scores were horrible
I had encouraged her to take the test too
She had been reluctant
But he had coaxed her, in a teasing way as if he thought she was dumb
She outperformed him by leaps and bounds.
I told her she could take the real GED test
But he would have to come back and take classes
She gave me a sad look as they left
I never knew if she was to be beaten
But they never returned
It takes two to tango
So here we go
She cooks
I clean
Utensils now have
A never before sheen
Sweeping, mopping
And all such things
Under my control
I put my heart and soul
Into these
After all
Lady of the house
Has to be pleased
The house is always
Spick and span
Initially I was unsure
She encouraged me
Saying, ‘You can’
Our love has since
Grown by leaps and bounds
More so, in lockdown’s
Second round
Physical distancing be damned
We are always cheek by jowl
Love on the prowl
No, no
Our kitchen has little space
That is the case
The 24/7 company
Has made us so tolerant
Of one another
You see
The distribution of
Household work
Has perked
Our relationship no end
Some bickerings do blend
In the chatter
That’s another matter
Finally, an honest confession
No third soul around
It is she and me
And no other sound
Can never take eyes off each other
Yes, you guessed it right.....
Truly, ‘Maid for Each Other’
Sadly, we still suffer,
from the slings of other's arrows.
So many lost souls,
with minds that continue to narrow.
With just a whisper,
they will always hear your sound.
Hence they come running,
by leaps and bounds.
Sometimes the grass looks greener,
within a stone's throw.
Far sadder is what they don't get,
and what they will never know.
Full of anger,
and quick to cause pain.
They are nothing more,
than a few drops of rain.
Their impotence will only bring,
more sorrow and pain.
Cast them aside,
let their attempts be in vain.
If we learn how to dance,
and not show them fear.
They will simply dry up,
like another wasted tear.
*I was inspired to write this after reading our Poem Of The Day*
City Girl-Country Girl
I swore I would never live in a small town.
I wanted noise, people and the
roar of the crowd.
Crowded restaurants, highways,
Exhaust fumes galore.
Sounds of police cars all over
town.
Lounges, theaters and 24 hour
anything!
Those bright lights, you know?
And twenty-four action, no matter
where you go.
I never dreamt I would end up
in agricultural, wine-country
USA.
Here, street lights are not ugly,
bright and garish.
As for churches, there are many
to choose from and to cherish.
No security cameras in unwanted
places to get your mugshot, how
disgraceful that is!
Where verdant trees grow and
gardens bloom year round.
125 varieties of grapes, too?
Ga-zounds!
And stores are not jammed and
parking for all abounds.
Where all in my neighborhood
wave as we pass each other in
snow free cars.
And life is more than good here.
It grows by leaps and bounds.
Have to say...life here is more
than heavenly and a daily treat!
July 11, 2019
Noon PST
My gardens have grown by leaps and bounds thanks to incredible amounts of
rain in the past two days; every piece of vegetation seems taller, and healthier.
The green of the grass accentuates the yard in such a glorious way that even the
sky seems to be smiling at my gardens. I have marigolds, rose of Sharon, lilacs,
mums, gladiolas, hollyhocks, and a variety of other dainty flowers leaping from their beds in full glory. Thank you rain!
simple dab of rain
every flower grows two feet
lifting self toward sun
Heard all from yesterday ,but today I do not hear
I had seen what was ,but today it does not appear
I felt the boldness within, but today I am too meek
I was strong to hold up and pray, but now I am weak.
chimes of melancholy seasons the silent night
visions of the stairway appear under a glowing light
all feelings of desperation have moved along
today I am under his hand and forever I will be strong.
there for the grace of God go I
the days before have all gone by
time before today was ever fulfilled
now I will have strength again to rebuild.
those walls of adversities were often too high
but by leaps and bounds I managed to get by
never look back at what was or could have been
today is the start of everything that’s about to begin.
I heard what was missed, for now I have great ears
I can see what I was blinded to in all of those years
now fortified to mend all of loose ends
bringing forth a new life that now begins.
I don’t know why some say chips are so bad
Tho we both know, not just one can be had!
And why do burgers have to put on pounds
With hot crispy French fries, by leaps and bounds?
And those sugary treats I so often crave
Why is it always so hard to be brave?
The experts first said fat was a no no
Then they said it’s OK, just take it slow.
Chocolate was banned, but they turned that around
A chocolate milk shake! I was heaven bound!
You should eat healthy, but once in a while
A little junk food can put on a smile!
What is the meaning of 'family ties'
Is the meaning lost in lies
We strive to hold it all together
Although we're not birds of a feather
With different lives and much to do
we need our families, me and you
We laughed and cried, had fun together
we thought it all would last forever
As the family grows by leaps and bounds
less togetherness can be found
May we never give it up
It's part of what fills our cup
Let's join in fun, let's laugh and play
and smile as we remember it another day
Life is short, as we all know
do not let your family go.
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