The draft dips downward, limbs swaying in the wind;
fearless butterfly hovers over a branch.
Listening too late, one strong gust of wind
propels her towards an overhanging tree.
She grabs hold; hunching under leaves; she waits it out.
What a story she'll have for her kiddoes tonight.
Audacious bee is busily engaged
stockpiling nectar from nearby tulip blooms.
He hears the wind's howl and crawls quickly to safety
deep inside a budding tulip blossom's petals.
"Wind's too strong to risk flying back to the hive;
I might land in Timbuktu or the Sahara."
Hard-working ants set out on their quest early;
word has it that there's treasure on Ridge Rd.
Hauling crumbs twice his size, along the dusty path,
Andy has made three trips already by noon.
Wearily, he trudges along with his last load
and gets wind of a blast coming his way.
Dropping cargo, he crawls to a crack just in time.
Categories:
kiddoes, 11th grade, butterfly, insect,
Form: Narrative
I am:
Child – conduct and beliefs taught from birth are ingrained
Wife – caring hubby holds me accountable yet contented
Mother – couple of sons and a daughter, I'm proud to present
Sister – contacts weekly, so glad FaceTime was invented
Nana – caretaker of three kiddoes who keep me entertained
Christian - Jesus Christ my Savior, Redeemer and Guide
Learner – juggling Sudoku, Rubik's Cube and Tunisian crochet
Friend – joint-heirs with believers in whom I can confide
Neighbor – juveniles, adults and pets, we connect day by day
Teacher – lingering occupation from which I cannot retire
Poet – love of language to instruct, imagine and inspire
Musician –long-time interest both on keyboard and in choir
Cook – my pet-peeve job, if I am the chef, be on guard
Housekeeper – my pride and joy is our new home and yard
Optimist – all things are possible through faith in God
April 27, 2020
Contest: Andrea Dietrich: I Am, A List Bio Challenge
Categories:
kiddoes, 11th grade, jobs, me,
Form: List
I’ve watched the path of Christian Leeds,
whose feet rejected trails of woe
where loving heart now prays to go.
His eyes look ‘round to meet the need.
This Christian offers help, routine
and censure-free. One who was born
in places known for clever scorn
of those who claim - God can be seen.
Leeds fires a stroke of genius, clear -
with bags stocked well with food and clothes
and toys to boot for young kiddoes.
I’ve heard them ask, “Is Jesus, here?"
On faces knowing emptiness,
the food replaces hunger's stare;
toys and clothes fit a heart that's bare
with help and hope and happiness.
written for Debbie Guzzi's contest, Jesus and Mary for Easter
entered in Giorgio Venuto's contest, Become a Fictitious Character...
Christian Leeds, fictitious character from the book of James (Bible) Chapter 2.
Reason A. Poteet
Categories:
kiddoes, 11th grade, caregiving, character,
Form: Enclosed Rhyme