How I met Josie
I met Josie at the Black Cow
a watering hole for singles
pair of jade Green Earrings
adorned her ears
and drew my eye
we talked about our pasts
spent time Reelin’ In the Years
found out she had gone to Bard College
which was My Old School and
we enjoyed a Time Out of Mind
we watched the Baylon Sisters
sing Pretzel Logic, when they were done
the crowd shouted Do It Again
all waitresses were assigned a number, ours was nineteen
whenever we needed more drinks we yelled
Hey Nineteen!
Justus
Other
Sneaky
Introvert
Eger
They were innocent in their wish-making today
In grandma’s attic, two young cousins, Josie and Jay.
Solemn ceremony for them, not merry or gay.
They recited a chant, hoping it was the right way.
The jack-o-lantern alter began making an odd sound.
It flung them into a corner, over and upside down.
I felt like a Halloween top, a buffoon, a clown.
Said Jay but Josie laughed and said, “I loved spinning around!”
“Miss Josie”
Miracle Man
2/25/2022
Our neighbor Josie don’t like the snow,
she comes to visit and then won’t go.
Josie always eats three squares a day,
she seems to think that we’re her Cafe.
Sometimes she decides to stay at night,
bringing to my wife great delight.
Josie has become somewhat heavy with age,
so Ern always gives Miss Josie the stage.
In her younger days she was a real dish,
but to see less of her is my every day wish.
Josie had three children and wanted more,
but for health reasons that wasn’t in store.
Always well groomed, without shoes on her feet,
Josie is a cat that belongs up the street.
When first she came my wife was smitten,
a skinny little thing no more than a kitten.
Can you please teach Josie how to crochet?
I was surprised, and scared.
I have not crocheted for over fifty years.
But I remembered how to do it.
So I brought crochet hooks, and my daughter bought yarn
I figured my eleven-year-old granddaughter would tire of it fast.
She got on U-tube, and crocheted herself the cutest white cap
in one single day!
So today, a day later, I decided to show her how to knit.
I was not able to remember how.
Watched some videos, but was confused with circular knitting needles.
So my daughter bought some old-fashioned straight needles.
The second I saw them I remembered how to knit.
She is knitting herself a blanket while I type this.
Amazing! I am thrilled to say she may learn embroidery tomorrow.
Embroidering is my favorite craft.
“Josie”
Dear lifelong friend that time has taken,
Missed will be the smile you had for all.
From earthly sleep to a Heaven’s awaken,
A merciful God heard our prayerful call.
We’ll try to dwell on each good thing,
Recalling some from our youthful days.
As we deal once more with death’s sting,
We remember, your always, patriotic ways.
Our sad thoughts of you we cannot divert,
Though we know you’re in a better place.
However, today we weep, because we hurt,
And already we miss your smiling face.
Good bye dear friend
A beautiful person
A beautiful face
A beautiful smile
No one can replace.
For what we had yesterday
Can never be another tomorrow
But your my yesterday, today, tomorrow
But also my never ending sorrow.
A beautiful love
A beautiful girl
A beautiful Angel
Who has now left my world.
As long as you're okay
I guess we'll have to be too
Not today or tomorrow but sometime
when we can move on from losing you.
A beautiful start
A beautiful future
A beautiful world
I had planned for you.
I now say good bye
With tears in both eyes
Sleep well my Angel
And through my heart ache. ... Please guide
Yellow Rhinoceros
I once saw a yellow rhinoceros
And everyone said, "That's preposterous!"
But soon they all went
Because of the scent
He'd farted and it smelled like phospherous!
deborah burch©
6/14/2012
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