Unlike the model T Ford
They come in both black and brown
And also unlike model T
It’s brown that is getting me down
But what I refer to is no early car
And it isn’t a cute little mouse
It’s whopping great rats and they frightened my cats
As they gathered outside my house
I’ve baited the snap traps with chocolate and cheese
And, boy, are those rats hard to please
I’ve even tried peanuts and freshly popped peas
And tuna was barely a tease
They’re climbing my bird table like they’re on speed
And wolfing down copious volumes of seed
They extricate bait out of all of the traps
I’ll catch one tomorrow… perhaps… perhaps
Those hideous creatures are still in my yard
Should catching some rats ever be quite this hard
I’m halfway doolally from rodent war-games
And totally bonkers… for giving them names.
Categories:
gathered, animal,
Form: Rhyme
They gathered outside- I'm alone,
and at my back window, I groan!
I think- what is this
my hubby will miss?
Then, quickly I reach for my phone!
"We're being invaded, my dear!
Please quickly come home, for I fear
these huge long-necked beasts
are looking for feasts!
Whatever they are- is unclear!”
“I counted at least twenty-one
now looking for food where there's none!
It seemed a bad sign
when their eyes met mine!
The door's locked- so I need not run!"
Some photos I send him to please;
He views them, then texts me with ease-
"Please, honey calm down!
No need for a frown!
Your so-called wild beasts are Turkeys!”
Confusing, as I just recalled
my Thanksgiving Turkeys were bald;
came right from the store
piled up with lots more!
Not “beasts”- but OUR “feasts” - I'm appalled!
Categories:
gathered, emotions, fate, funny, metaphor,
Form: Limerick
He gathered five stones for the fight of his life
only needed one the right one to win
He was a shepherd anointed to be king
young and handsome against Goliath a giant
arrogant and loud he spoke with so much venom
in despair everyone ran away as faith hid behind fear
friends and foe alike took one look at David laughed
ridiculed by the devil but he had faith no turning back
faith is all he had left, evil would not prevail
looked bad for him man's armour was awkward
it was like carrying the weight of the world
death smiles impatiently waiting for anyone someone
to be released from their earthly costume
He ran to do battle to be written for you and me
Goliath wore sword spear and javelin a fearful sight
along the way David picked up five smooth stones
put one in his sling always looking to the heavens
meanwhile Goliath swore with contempt
of David’s coming end a storied fight
he drew with words a painting of sorts
the results of his handiwork on David’s parts
without hesitation faith as his shield
David’s stone left his sling and the Giant was silenced
evil was be-headed by a shepherd, a smooth stone
and God
Frank Black Blacharczyk
Categories:
gathered, bible, character, christian, courage,
Form: Free verse
ApartSome days are beautiful
Beautiful are the sum of days
My words are spoken
Beautifully spoken words I pray
Holy is the Glory
Beautiful is HIS story
I reach up, He my Father reaches in
Changes my heart posture with in
Beating stoney heart soften remolded now set apart
Now His grace and light His love flows through my soften New Heart
9/26/23
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr © 2023
Categories:
gathered, analogy, appreciation, caregiving, heart,
Form: Rhyme
When we look at nature we see ourselves me in you in me all grand
God particles energized
radiantly everlasting energies like honey-bees
flavorfully flowing floating darting dancing collectively flowing floating darting dancing collectively source praising Our KIN
BE ELOHIM I in HIM as HE’S in ME
As we’re ALL await the Groom
9/14/23
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2023©
Categories:
gathered, blessing, celebration, community, humanity,
Form: Dramatic Verse
in the break of dawn
there was that moment i felt loved
and all was right with the world
in the shuffle of chaos
there was that moment i felt peace
and time hovered as if standing still
in the midst of night
there was that moment i felt serene
and hope took root in my heart
AP: 3rd place 2023
Categories:
gathered, heart, hope, love, peace,
Form: Free verse
As family détente grew eroded,
In the kitchen Mom cooked and got loaded.
Dad yelled, Mildred, the bird!
I forgot! she wine-slurred
And next moment the turkey exploded.
Categories:
gathered, family, thanksgiving day,
Form: Limerick
Scattered Shards Gathered
Scattered shards, remnants of Eden,
Gathered to a ring of bright topaz
A simultaneous soliloquy of intentionality
At the crux of intersecting avenues.
From Remnants of Eden
6-1-22
Contest: Liberum Divisa 8
Sponsor: Gregory Barden
Categories:
gathered, life,
Form: Free verse
I could
--------write lines
----------------------that rips
------------------------------ lttrs
from the page
Slick like o
--------------i
--------------l drip drop
couldn't give a
wears my face
i could be laz
Why bother
if beginnings didn't
Categories:
gathered, poetry,
Form: Free verse
++ The Gathered Women, a short poem++
A Magnificence captures
Us
Unexpectedly
We run off
To hunt our mantillas
From long ago youth
To address
And dress our heads
In all felt humility
—————————————————————
(c) sally young eslinger 2/21/22
**a mantilla is a lace veil
Catholic women wore to church
before the 1990’s
Categories:
gathered, christian, devotion, feelings, history,
Form: Free verse
May I talk to your hidden thoughts
May I hold your hand and guide you so you won't get lost
May I hope you understand
That there's more than just our plan
Can we maintain and tell the world
That we serve
a mighty Lord
what will happen if we regulate
Those of the thoughts of distilled hate
Together we shall dance
2/17/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr © 2022
Categories:
gathered, anniversary, appreciation, devotion, engagement,
Form: Free verse
They gathered all the scientists
And blue checked folks with clout,
Then casting wisdom in the fire,
The flattened curve jumped out.
To keep the folk from reveling,
Presumed to cause the spread,
They tried to lock the virus down,
Got nursing homes instead.
The jab, developed at warp speed,
Anathema to the left,
Became a tool political,
A means for freedom’s theft.
The truth: the experts do not know;
They’re really flying blind.
To come up with decisions made,
You’d think ‘twas all designed.
Our leaders do not bear all blame;
The culpable, entwined.
For it appears the people too
Lost their collective mind.
See, not much changed since long ago,
When Mo came back to town,
And gave the bitter medicine:
The golden calf, drunk down.
And so the “pure” get Omicron,
The unwashed get it too.
There’s blame enough for all to share
Before this thing is through.
What learn we from this episode?
One takeaway’s a must:
Imperative, the choice we make
In whom we place our trust.
Categories:
gathered, political,
Form: Rhyme
Come gather heart
sing a song so vibrantly
whispers sharp voices
in soul harmonies
~
Reach out and touch
embracing loves choice
gather up life's due rewards
love me once have and hold
1/19/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2022 ©
Categories:
gathered, analogy, appreciation, caregiving, celebration,
Form: Free verse
Layers of dust gathered
Resulting from
One's laziness
Windiness of the day
Dryess of the weather
Pollution from heavy traffic
But
Dust gathered beneath your feet
Resembles you
When that day come
You're burnt to ashes
In a big inferno
Categories:
gathered, life, philosophy,
Form: Free verse
The more you gather your heart the more love you got~
5/19/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©
Categories:
gathered, addiction, analogy, appreciation, heart,
Form: Monoku
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