here’s your plaque:
best in uniformity & public shaming.
no rooster crows without committee review.
no similes unless they match the mulch.
you scratch the dirt,
then vote on who gets corn-fed
when there's plenty to go around.
not every poem is a zoning dispute,
and I'm hard pressed to name anyone here
an expert in the field. get over yourselves.
she left.
what was the point of that?
you ran off a chance to learn something,
or worse,
ran off a chance to help a lonely person
in need, masquerading what they want to be.
we'll never know now.
all this for what?
the abject terror of an electron less
of validation? grow the f*ck up.
I see you,
paper-bagging praise like contraband,
while circling the coop,
searching for a beak to clip.
I'm going to bed now,
to dream of that first welcome
I had three years ago.
My sincerest hope
is that you'll meet me there.
Categories:
hoa, anger, community, conflict,
Form: Free verse
2025.03.06
Dear God,
I humbly kneeled in front of you.
Please blessed and protected me.
I have lived many years,
Why did I develope this feelings?
To someone who had heart of coals.
I wished I could resolve and remove,
All the emotional pain,
And stick to my single life's plan.
Tomorrow will be another day again,
From sun rises to sun sets.
All I want is to remember how to forget,
That would be the best solution.
Time will pass and heal all wounds.
But how soon, indeed how soon.
There was a saying in one of my language,
To an old husband, young wife was liked heaven.
To an old wife, young husband meant payments.
Amen.
Troi cao co thau,
Cuoi xin nguoi ban phuoc cho doi con.
Qua bao tuoi doi.
Moi gap duoc nguoi minh men yeu.
Thuong nho yeu chieu.
Nho nhung doan truong xot da,
Uoc gi co the to ra,
Dem long nho thuong nguoi dan nuoc la,
Roi thoi gian cung se troi qua
Moi tinh lan dan suot cuot doi ta.
Trot yeu nguoi khong yeu minh
Chi la gay dan cuoc tinh gian do.
Yeu chi cho kho doi ta.
Co le minh pham kiep dao hoa.
Co ngay no se troi qua
De duoc song mot minh thoi tha.
Chong gia vo tre la tien
Chong tre vo gia la tien bo ra
Categories:
hoa, faith, feelings, lost love,
Form: Free verse
The thick numerous shoots of grass have come out,
no more snow shovels til late autumn comes about.
I hear the robins chirp as they tend their nests,
wait....the sound of a cranky lawn mower chugging
to life from its winter's rest!
Quickly, dear, go out and mow before everyone else
does!
our yard needs to look perfect, 'cuz-
the neighborhood spring lawn mowing wars have
just begun,
it's quite serious, not so much fun.
Yard envy is so common in our subdivision,
The HOA "Yard Of The Month" prize brings derision.
If the young couple who just moved in across the
street think their landscaping is the best,
my roses and begonias will put them to the test.
Hubby can't start the riding mower,
he's cursing its parentage midst dandelions
and clover.
The other men in the cul-de-sac are already
halfway done,
as their wives bring out iced tea for them
under the strong sun.
Well, well, tomorrow is the neighborhood
block party,
I've already made an array of warm weather
dishes so hearty,
My potato salad and baked beans will surely
be the envy of the other cooks,
it is in the good 'ol American spirit-
to compete and be a smug schnook! ~
Categories:
hoa, 8th grade, 9th grade,
Form: Rhyme
I
Love to talk about pain -
to listen ... what I need too -
Because all know pain
II
God knows Father's pain
Wait! No separation in pain
Suffering is a stepping stone
III
We separate over everything-
even our pain, history ...
One story; Human Story; His Story
IV
Because God won, we win:
suffering is a given here - accept -
Not resisting, we overcome!
NOTE: PRACTICAL APPLICATION. This week, I SURRENDERED to reality that my 3 properties/woonstele in Pretoria, South Africa, will be foreclosed. The company, HUURKOR, deposited 3 checks into an account I do not control. They could have paid themselves the HOA/Levy. Now, the insanity is their mistake will foreclose my flats. Big Huurkor walks free. I will not travel to Africa as I have duties here. So I won't fight it; I prefer my destiny in good ol USA.
Categories:
hoa, abuse, africa, america, anger,
Form: Senryu
I
Head of the Rescue Operation gave it to the World
Quietly, a universal Operation for children
Who may play in the World Cup someday
A coach barely 25, who helped 12 survive
Yes, the Chiang Rai Cave Rescue has your name over it
II
So many churches prayed their hearts & soul
LORD knew I needed good news today, when HUURKOR
(Yes, a Octopus like Company renting flats in Africa
Wants to foreclose on property for HOA fees it failed to take)
So, like me, the world often waits for great news
LORD, thanks for not getting the UN & Charities in this
III
O the people left to themselves, without diplomacy
Pray for each other, each other's teams, countries
And Thai Navy man, Osottanakorn, was right, generous, light:
The people of the world made it THEIR LOVE OPERATION, 13 victories
More goals than in World Cup matches. Hearts were matched tight
Categories:
hoa, adventure, appreciation, business, environment,
Form: Verse
They say love is patient,
They say love is kind.
But can love be owned
By someone else's mind?
As I woke up this morning,
With a feeling of dread,
I woke up this morning,
With someone in my bed.
This was not the first time,
This was not the last.
That I got out of my bed,
Rather fast.
He was not the same,
As the one before.
In fact some would call me,
A stupid Hoa##.
But love was not designed,
To share with few.
Love was designed,
For more than two.
I love with my brain,
I think with my heart.
Myself and love,
Can't be torn apart.
I look down and stare,
At his beautiful face.
Hearing his gentle noises,
Makes my heart seem to race.
With one slight yawn,
And one slight purr,
My cat rolled over,
Covered with furr.
Categories:
hoa, lost love, lovelove,
Form: Couplet