Long Arizona Poems
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hostel life
you never know with whom
you'll share a room
a cappuccino
or
a piece of life
Fatima is not her name
just what she goes by
in Turkey if you're Kurdish
it's safer to be a Fatima
in Dublin she can be (her Kurdish name)
it's just something she doesn't
want to get used to
in Venice, Kaldoun asks in Arabic
what I think about the war
In the phone we share
I tell Google
I hope it's the end of Putin
he reads my words (in Arabic)
and replies
many children will die before
the end of Putin
gives me pause
there needs to be talks
a political solution
he says
I agree
but is there any talking to
a malevolent tyrant?
we must try he says
a little sidewalk cafe where
for most of the morning
we fill the Venetian air
with Arabic/English conversation
striking deep chords
about humanity (and inhumanity)
a young Jordanian chemist from Munich
an old school teacher from Arizona
and Google….
where would we be
without Google
WE rush to hospital, to the maternity ward : OUR first GRANDSON.
The SON of MY SON, wrapped up in blue : HE is so CUTE.
Pale blue eyes, a little pug nose, small but certainly HANDSOME.
I lift HIM up, hold HIM in my arm, HE is so small; HE is so CUTE.
I look LOVINGLY at HIS Grammy ; She is small, Therefore cute.
I look into my GRANDSON‘S smiling Eyes , HE is so CUTE.
I put my pinky in HIS hand and feel a squeeze; a SMALL SQUEEZE.
IN HIS other hand : The first squeeze, I found was just a Tease.
YOU have a very strong grip, MY Small, CUTE, Little MAN.
WE have ourselves a Southpaw, a very strong LEFT hand.
The sparkle in MY HeartBeats’ eyes, She lovingly holds HER Grandson.
Amongst the stars in the Arizona SKY, gazing upon His face: wondering WHY?
A NEW born: be they Boy or Girl is always born : SMALL and CUTE.
In 15 years the CUTE is gone: the Small replaced BY tall.
The CUTE replaced by Handsome, GRANDMA STILL Beautiful: BEAUTIFUL!
Dedicated TO " MATT "
In New Jersey
I started meeting David
for many years
once a month
When encountered something important or heartbreaking
couldn't see each other
When we ate at a cheap restaurant
or enjoyed eye shopping
Inexpensive but delicious and full of kindness
We also went to the local pizza store
these are all
no matter what
happy greetings
we spent time with a grateful heart
we parted
hugging with a smile
David never married
lives underground
have few friends
relatives are in Arizona and Alaska
but his blessings are the source of my strength
David couldn't paid for food, shopping, or pizza for 12 years
But we never felt strange
however, Last month
David promised
To listen to my favorite classical music better
to buy a CD player
I ask for a phone call
"David, do you have money?"
David laughs and says "a little bit"
i am happy
David will be happier than I am
Finally, tomorrow is the day.
My thoughts carry me away
While I sit at the kitchen table
Sipping my cup of tea. I look out the bay
Window and see a blue jay have built a stable
Small nest upon a fork branch of the maple.
I had gotten a phone call from Arizona,
A very excited granddaughter on Christmas day.
She called not only to wish me Merry Christmas,
But to also say she was pregnant. They
Had waited for eight years to have a child
When they were financially able.
She brightened my gray day. Make way
For my first great-grandchild.
I'm thinking, will I fly up to see the little gem?
Will they come down to visit; I sure would love to see them?
Am I getting too old to get on the floor, cuddle,
And hold a newborn? My head is so muddle.
I wonder if there's any baby blue jays in the nest.
12/31/2020
A female coyote pup was rescued
by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission,
whom afterward, came to be known as Riley.
A sickly lion cub that was auctioned off, abandoned and left to die,
was rescued and named Anthony, by an animal sanctuary
known as Keepers of the Wild.
The two arrived at nearly the very same time,
and were the same age, and also the same size.
They grew up together, and formed a strong bond.
While it’s a bit alarming to see the small coyote being pounced on,
when at play with the now much larger lion,
you can see clearly that the lion would never do her any harm,
when they curl up together afterward,
there’s no mistaking their mutual affection,
Riley the coyote and the lion Anthony,
continue to be very close friends,
and are in the process of adopting,
a wolf cub from China that was orphaned,
and so now another very special bond is forming,
between a coyote, a lion and a wolf cub orphaned.
I watched the “news” this morning.
Chicken Little ran around squawking
Two women talked amiably after describing
scenes of horrific violence.
A homeless puppy was found
cared for and now needs a “forever” home.
Thousands called in looking to adopt it.
A homeless veteran was stepped over
in the entrance to a shelter
he/she was not cared for or allowed entrance.
Three kittens sang “Jingle Bells”
Chicken Little squawked a bit more
Climate change, global warming yadayada
The weather persons told me of storms
in the Midwest, floods in the south and
high temps in Arizona….
I had to look out my window
to get the weather report here.
The station manager made a Public Service Announcement.
Paraphrased : “If you’d all just do as you’re told
everything would be just fine”.
(the commercials were for Erectile disfunction, tampons,
birth control and condoms….oh….and childrens breakfast cereal))
John G. Lawless
1/4/2022
Two A.M.
By Franklin Price
11/03/2019
'Twas two A.M. this very day,
This Sunday in November
Time gremlins took an hour away
Was asleep and don't remember
They snuck in very quietly
These part time thieving gnomes
They were not very greedy
Just took an hour from our homes
Made a deposit, in the bank,
Of Daylight Savings Time,
When they return it to us, in the Spring,
We'll forgive this petty crime
If for some strange reason,
You were left out on this day
Save the hour in your mattress
They pay no interest anyway
If you're in Arizona
You've just read a useless rhyme
You're in a State that doesn't honor
Any Daylight Savings Time
Although, I hear the Navajo,
Who live on native land,
Honor Daylight Savings Time
I, for one, don't understand
Big, Bold and Sleek
Greyhound Bus
Bus honor
City to City, Town to Town
Observation upon observation
Remembering viewing the Rocky Mountains
Standing tall and proud
Totally Majestic
Being greeted by an Arizona Indian wave
Sitting on a white horse in red and white attire overlooking the overpass
Sight before eyes seeing the Mormon Tabernacle Church in Salt Lake City, Utah
Open Roads, Steep hills and endless mountains
Experienced a young pregnant Woman on the bus go into labor in the state of Nevada
What was supposed to be a 30 Minute Rest Stop turned into 2 hours
Our Greyhound Driver timed the young woman’s labor contractions
A major hospital happened to be across from where we stopped, and their medical team carried the young woman off the bus on a stretcher
Everyone on the bus felt like family as they looked out for one another
Travel for me on Greyhound was always an adventure
North, South, East and West
America and I are acquainted
The spirit and merit
Up close and personal
Through the watch of time
Greyhound bus base
Never any time to waste
Greyhound bus travel
Into the sunset of my mind treasure chest
Hound dog
The ride
The experience.
She had played down her house, had never mentioned its glory.
We were amazed when we saw it, knowing it would be quite a story.
It was not a mere house, but an Arizona hacienda on an estate.
We had to press a button to enter, at the upscale security gate.
Had my friend changed? Would she be prissy or snooty today?
With dread in my heart, I followed the well sculptured walkway
The crepe myrtles were in bloom, I noted them and the white deck.
Gorgeous cow tongue’s prickly pear plant….I was straining my neck.
The wide tile walkway stated wealth, elegance for sure for my friend.
Who would I find at this gorgeous hacienda at this journey’s end?
She opened the door and ran toward me, throwing me into an embrace.
She hugged me like no other. Yes, this was still my friend Grace.
Your house is gorgeous I told her, and this of course was no lie.
Come and see it inside, she said. Then you’ll know why you’re here, Sly.
The inside needed a bit of work, I have to admit. But it was so much fun!
Because we did it together, my friend and I. Together we are still number one!
Some laws are crazy you will agree.
Read some of these laws and you will see.
Some laws are funny and some just absurd.
It pays to be careful how we use our words.
To keep your ass in a bathtub a fine must be paid.
In 1924 an Arizona law was was made.
Alabama law says if a fake mustache,
Causes laughter in church you'll fork over some cash.
In Alaska don't wake a bear for a picture.
If you live through the act to the state you're indentured.
In Arkansas don't mispronounce the word.
It insults them by gol and they'll give you the bird.
In Georgia when you go to market,
Don't put your ice cream in your back pocket.
In Indiana mustaches are quite illegal,
If the wearer has a tendency to kiss other people.
In Kansas if two trains meet upon the same track,
Neither shall proceed till the other has passed.
In Michigan a woman can't cut her hair,
Unless her husband says that he don't care.
In Minn. they've a law that's one for the rolls.
Cats can't chase dogs up telephone poles.
In New Jersey a man can't knit in the fishing season.
Guess he better give the cops a good reason.
In N. Carolina they'll make a big deal.
If you use an elephant to plow up your field.
Now my personal favorite, the last is the best.
This one really put me to the test.
In Vermont the establishment will give you grief,
Without hubby's permission to wear false teeth.
I wonder where people dream up such things,
Or what they smoked or ate to bring on such dreams.
Some of these laws sure gave me the wincies,
But I hope you enjoyed this wee bit of whimsey.