Peace where there is none
Gaza, Ukraine, the Border
Whose Border?
Theirs, ours
Asylum, Security,
Law and Order
Threats, Justice
Mercy, Compassion, My neighbor?
Whose neighbor?
Angry pundits, homeschool moms
Snipers, social media
Church on Sunday
Hate on Monday
Guard the Children
Whose Children?
Protect the Women
Whose Women?
Empower the Men
Which men?
But is it always two sides?
Fighting
One against the other
Is it always us against them
Never sister to sister
Brother to brother, sisters and brothers from other mothers
And if it’s not
How much of another is the other?
How far will we go to build a wall, divide a line,
Which line?
Whose line?
Line in the sand
Bloodline
Who’s right?
Who's Wrong?
Who’s left?
After life's storms, what should I do?
Celebrate, perhaps pontificate?
Perhaps know there is good work
For others in this world I am able to do!
Stop, oh ,stop blaming politicians!
Ask, what you can do to effect conditions!
For no matter how misguided others are
Remember that you are a shining star.
It all began in a,land called America, that began with one colony.
We do not have to worry be a slave to any color.. nor creed
Best to stay out of public schools,,,,time to homeschool,
And teach the Constitution.based on Gosd’s rules.
Regardless, I still remain an American lass,
With good health care, no illness, no vaccines,I pass!
Many want this government to take our freedoms away?
And I will march, shouting, It is a most glorious day!
Lester’s parents decided to homeschool him.
Mommy and Daddy had both been bullied when they were kids.
Kids are horrible, they told Lester.
We will not have any other kids, so you can be bully-free.
Lester was glad they were his parents.
They took care of him in all ways.
Feeding him, clothing him, cleaning him.
Best of all, he never saw another child for long.
A kid! His mother would scream.
She and his daddy would throw him behind the couch.
One or the other would lay on him, to keep him safe.
He became terrified when he saw a kid now.
This went on for years and years.
He did not learn to ride a bike or roller skate.
He did not know what an amusement park or any park was.
They kept him in the dark, well-hidden.
He has read about socialization now but has no idea what to do.
His parents are gone, and he has never had a bike, a car or a friend.
His groceries get delivered.
He is on his own without any idea what to do.
Luckily he died of a heart attack
when a kid came to ask if they could mow.
GO TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
Go to the head of the class. Colorful heads snapped into plastic bases or classic wooden heads. Roll and move, stepping on desks. Teacher pretends not to notice. You're venerated based on your perfect answers in examination. Milton Bradley blackboard at the front of the board room. Peashooting and penmanship affects your standing in class. No one expects perfect attendance in homeschool circa 1968. Mystery Date is for shallow players. You’ll earn that graduation cap by flipping knowledge on its head.
99 desk tops
tip-top 100
victory through knowledge
…as for your mystery date —
ask lots of questions
10/12/2020
Contest: Games - Mental or Physical
Sponsor: William Kekaula
I am making room
in my house. I give away
what I no longer need:
high heeled shoes that hurt my toes,
pants that are a little bit too tight,
the scarf I bought in San Francisco in 1995,
a digital camera, just right for a child,
homeschool textbooks,
National Geographic magazines,
a desktop computer,
the toaster I haven’t used in years,
the bed we bought for our first apartment.
I am making room in my life and let go
of what no longer serves:
guilt, sentimentality, responsibilities I have outgrown.
I waive goodbye to my children,
hiding the sadness, and know
tomorrow
I will fill the new space.
July 16, 2018
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