There are those who think the masses
are like a legion of lemmings
doing a death march into the sea
(actually a river)
but suicidal lemmings are a myth
created by none other than Walt Disney
in Alberta, Canada where
(no lemmings live)
the 1958 film 'White Wilderness' was made
and the sordid scandalous scene
by the filmmakers was staged
spinning turntables were constructed
all covered in snow
to jostle and send them tumbling
then off a cliff the poor lemmings
the crew proceeded to throw
three quintains
Husband made an announcement yesterday at five.
"I'm NOT going to Disney next week on Spring Break.
Back problems do not mix with that long twelve-hour drive,
walking theme parks for four days - another mistake."
My tail is draggin'; I can't fire up this dragon.
Oldest son is delighted, because his girlfriend
is invited to take my place, etcetera.
Younger son will miss me, and I cannot defend
my choice; for six months this has been HIS great hurrah.
Four tails are waggin'; they have fired up their dragon.
Our daughter and hubby are likewise thrilled indeed
that I'm staying home - for that relieves them of care.
Five rabbits, two dogs and a bearded dragon need
more attention than simply a "wing and a pray'r".
I'm not braggin'; but for that, I'll fire up this dragon.
his name's been on every child's lips
in whirls of fantasy, whimsy, slips and trips
synonymous with awe and wonder
we all grew up with the machinations
of Disney's wild and vivid imagination
a man with the grandest of vision
beautifully executed with precision
AP: 3rd place 2025
(“Under A Swirling Sky”, 2013, original pen & ink and acrylic)
When You Wish Upon A Star
When you wish upon a star
All the other stars watch and listen.
And in the silence
As your mind moves
They turn to stare.
The dance then shifts and turns
Adjusting to the ripple
Your little effort brings.
And opening there,
In the space above,
The space
Where wishes
All come true,
The stars align
And then shine
As they always do.
(3/13/25)
it would be a last request, before the gallows
like baloo sings it
i'm being led there, the narrow path between the
faces of the people
my hands tied behind my back
the rope taut against the skin
and i'm going,
de-zop-ba-ronie
hap-da-dee-ba-lat
da-dat-dat-non
hey, a-baby-dot-doo
zaba-doo-doo-day-doo-bop
doo-boo-doo-day, ze-bonz
za-bop-bop-bobby
we arrive
i turn to the hooded executioner.
'take me home, daddy.'
Today’s blessing takes its inspiration from Walt Disney
whose wisdom can’t be overstated..
Just look at all the joy and laughter
In the wonderful world that he created:
May we be blessed to understand….
The answer to this aging quiz…
That growing old is not our choice
But how we choose to grow old is.
Barkley DeVile, Barkley DeVile
Barkley’s my Beagle and hes handsome as hell!
If you saw him, you’d see just what I mean!
Barkley, Oh Barkley
You must be the cutest Beagle there’s ever been!
I love you Barkley DeVile
At first you think its impossible and must be a dream!
To see such a lovely Beagle but believe me its not!
Coz you’d REALISE, with REAL EYES you’d recognise REAL LIES and he's not!
This aint fiction its fact!
Trust me on that!
But i oughtta explain DeViles not his name
Its actually pronounced DEVIL … because he’s well…
Such a ……Handsome DEVIL
Dreamer extraordinaire Walt Disney.
A work in progress his dreams will always be.
With a mouse called Mickey, he began fussing,
To this day his Disneylands are still plussing.
Walt Disney was a cartoonist with dreams, visions, ideas.
interested in animation, he started Laugh-o-Gram studios.
he had a pet mouse there, inspiring Mickey Mouse
steamboat willie was the first cartoon ever produced with sound.
walt and his brother roy created a short of the three little pigs.
this short won disney studio an academy award in 1933.
it took them four years to produce snow white and the seven dwarfs.
many people thought the $1.5 million dollar production cost was ridiculous.
snow white and the seven dwarfs was the first animated feature film.
the first animated full length cartoon created in color.
snow white was the most successful movie of 1938.
in a year she had grossed six and a half million dollars, ingenious!
Once upon a December we were friends.
Once upon a cold night holding onto a time we knew someday would end.
A whole new world we’ll never see.
You're stuck drowning under the sea, after letting go of my hand because you wanted to be free.
Lost in the jungle like a lost little boy.
Running around like a living toy.
All your hope was left out in the rain, which left you mad but not insane.
The pirates of life struck you with so much fear, sometimes all you can do is let down your hair.
Save yourself from the castle when no prince is near.
Sometimes you need to stand up and be brave, try to fix your own mistakes.
Dragons, bears and tea parties for two.
Wicked witches flying on brooms.
Off to Neverland for me, because growing up is what broke our family.
Swamp - Life
As viscous as pea soup
Shrieking
With Nemo swimming round and round
Underneath a breeding ground for
Pond the life algee fine dinning up on top
A drinking hole
Oasis
Fit for a
Lion King
A Disney Affair
Frozen ageless in time
Like a lock of Rapunzel's hair
Sleeping Beauty's fair
Mary Poppins loving care
In a magical , fantastical , dream infused
Ever so spectacular
Child Capturers Imagination Library
Somewhere just waiting to be discovered
So the journey most especially
Doesn't end here
All of our lives were fed Disney lies about how perfect the world is
Then the day comes one we're forced to breathe deep the darkness that envelopes our soul
We spend so much time being conformists and blind til our death finally sneaks from behind
He's come to reap all the secrets we keep while he stares from his cold lifeless eyes
Disrupted rough sea ripples shuffle
audience anticipation
Shift in seats, hammered hearts
Pummel, fluffy microphone muffle
confines communication
To thespian garish starring parts
Leading lady stands on X central
scintillating stiff corset
Holds ocean of faces transfixed
Hushed haze of amazed attention
long leg stride endorses
Cancan colourful ruffled kicks
Glitter adds amps to eyes squinted
focus on filmed direction
Glow in spotlight, skin peach orange
Sets character afloat, limelight lifted
dusk dim purple perfection
Transmits her story beyond onstage
Pivot pelvis razzle reactive samba
fast feet choreograph flawless
Flashy features outshine backdrops
For her love, Leading man clamours
resounding auditorium applause
Ensures her ego never lacks props
13th June
Theatrical Resume
Annette Funicello started out as a Disney Mouseketeer
We kids loved her totally, she was everything we wanted.
Starring in Babes in Toyland made her even more popular.
I was nine when her Hawaiian paper dolls came out.
Man, there was nothing better than that.
Until she began starring in beach movies with Frankie Avalon.
I’m daydreaming, I abandon the mundane
And enter a world that is beyond my brain
Where fairytale castles stand tall and grand
And the wonderland is a fertile land
With Alice by my side, I traverse with ease
And follow the white rabbit with such tease
The Mad Hatter’s tea party is a perfect delight
And the Cheshire cat’s smile glows so bright
The Queen of Hearts presents her royal court
And the cards obey her every thought
We play croquet with flamingos and hedgehogs
And have silly banter with the talking dogs
My laughter echoes through this wonderland
As I marvel at the grandeur so grand
I shed my worries and embrace the thrill
And with each step, my heart’s desires fill
But back to reality, I must return
As my dreams fuel my heart’s yearn
With renewed vigor, I tackle life with ease
And hope that fancies can come tr
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