Peaked out and everything was covered
White—some things totally invisible—visioning
Helpless immobility burdens, once always conquered:-
Background sunlight caste dull-white shadows
Across whiten, once pale green grass groundings;
Where excited dogs have left frozen scented footprints.
Wow, who would have imagined that warm yesterday
Was, as if fall had challenged winter to show her cold face?
Well, weary winter just burst out in all her agonizing beauty!
And now, here we sit in an even more distancing atmosphere
With its own chilling pandemic overtones of melting running water
Wetting wishful dreams frozen into no-show-snow, slippery tomorrow!
Categories:
groundings, allegory, beauty, imagery, life,
Form: Prose Poetry
I know we've grown apart
And lots of things have changed
But I want you to know
There is one thing that remains
I loved you from the moment
They brought me down the hall
You where just a minute old
So innocent and small
You had no idea
That you already had a friend
In the form of a big sister
That would love you to the end
We did everything together
In our fenced in backyard
Tried to dig to China
but we didn't get that far
Explored the sky around us
And learned about the stars
We've had lots of fights
And many battle scars
Mischief was abundant
And the groundings handed down
But remember little brother
I will always be around
If your ever feeling empty
Like your world,
falling apart
I will do my best
to hold it all together
Just for you
With all my heart
Categories:
groundings, brother, courage, growth, life,
Form: I do not know?
My lair moved to human surroundings
I've tried to adjust but I'll be danged
While little people's misbehavior triggers groundings
Despite my efforts to fit in with wardrobe changed
When I act out I get hanged.
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Written by Nancy Jones on August 7, 2011 between cleaning the litter box and going out for (more!) cat food.
Inspired by Francine Roberts and her contest “Hangin' in there”
Categories:
groundings, family, pets,
Form: Quintain (English)