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Another Nonsensical Tale

"Balls!" said the umpires
"Strike!" yelled the pins
"Take that!" cried the little girl
who kicked both my shins

And when the green penguin 
started dancing a jig
I realized it was high time
to buy a new wig

So I hopped on my pogo stick
and headed to town
Took me two weeks to get there
bouncing up and down
 
But the town was abandoned 
Oh no, not again!
And that's when I spotted
a large rabid hen
 
It was foaming at the beak
when it then spotted me
so I bounded and hopped
up the side of a tree

Then the tree said "gesundheit"
though no one had sneezed
and the squirrel with his nuts
seemed mightily pleased

Saw a midget run by
looking like Ben Gazzara
and over his shoulder
was Maureen O'Hara
 
Then I sprang from the tree
and pogo'd back home 
where I wasn't quite sure
how to wrap up this poem

So I stole a line here 
and borrowed a line there
nobody will read it
'cause nobody cares

And that ends the story
you can sigh in relief
Every bit of it's true
if you suspend disbelief

© Mike Wise 
7-5-24
Form: Rhyme


Premium Member Observing The Sky At Night

There is nothing more breathtaking than a clear sky at night when the wonders of creation are above you.
Quote by poet.




Natures wonders are on display
But are not seen in bright of day
So venture out in dark of night
I'll guarantee you'll want to stay. 

Sparkling diamonds on a clear night
A full moon too shining so bright
Meteors too streaking brightly 
The night sky is an awesome sight.

Those brighter lights that you will see
Are the planets in perigee
You'll need a telescope I fear 
When they're far out in apogee.

Winter's best when the skies are clear 
Wrap up well keep a warm drink near
When dawn comes the show is over
The moon and stars now disappear.
Form: Rubaiyat

Premium Member Fearless

the trepidation-monger 

offers his wares

at a discount

sneaks in a price hike in

every now and then

relabels panic and anxiety

three for the price of two

best before tomorrow


he serves a long queue 

hyperinflation

calls for more worries

and he dispenses

feelings of dreaded alarm

but not to fret

he has unlimited supplies

unchained at his shelves


he is not perturbed

by internet shopping

because virtual distress

is only half as good

as coming face to face 

with the façade of sheer horror


a consumer society

overwhelmed by 

fast food delivery

of gloom sandwiched

in between lost hope 

and trepidation

unleashes its offer of

unlimited causes

for despair in light

of dark purchases


across the road in a small outlet

a little old lady offers happiness

free at the point of delivery

priceless to good homes only

money does not cover her cost

and yet she engages in

the trade to grant transient relief

from fear of fear and its triggers


an unsung hero

because most people had forgotten

how to sing dance and enjoy

so exhausted were they

from finding reasons 

for misery and deceit


she is too old to call

her venture a start up

too wise to wrap up 

her gifts in fine glossy paper

a rubber band will do

to contain comfort and courage


calm and cheerful she greets

an occasional customer

and advises to look carefully

at the writing on the wall

graffiti maybe but scripted with love

Yuletide Shadows

Old fashioned memories of Christmas eve

wrap up her heart with twinkling fairy-lights

Hot sugar-plum trickles its sweetness from Winters gone

Cold waltzing winds invite wild fire to warm the hallway 

till the last ember from maple logs fades soft and slowly within her soul.

A cup of joy from season's song fills up each thought with yester's vision

when silver tinsel sparkled the night and voices hummed in graceful cheer.

When melting icicles glistened in his eyes as virgin snowflakes veiled her brown hair.

Incadescent hues in cobbled alleys welcome December

with blue spruce pine cones and wholly wreaths

Comforting scents of cedar wood and vigil lanterns 

 light up the Grotto and winding streets.

Another year,her eyes sat on a silent star which stands upon the verdant tree

Which knows a wish,which hears each sigh,yet fails to sprinkle serenity.

The perching robin has left its nest,leaving its scarlet upon her chest

Smouldering ash is what remains and lurking frost on window-panes.

Neath the lone mistletoe by candle bliss, Upon her brow His withered kiss.


For Mystic Rose's -The Heart of Christmas Contest.

At OLSH College I

I see the students of OLSH College, whispering and wondering
Some look lifeless, drained dry of will
Some looked scared, struggling still
I see them travel from grass to concrete
Daring not to cross the street
I see the leaves, the trash, the dirt
Feeling unwanted, discarded and hurt
I see a magpie, flying so free
At OLSH College, I see
I hear the bustling of OLSH College, trying to wrap up the day,
The scraping of chairs, the screeching of doors and footsteps of students who stray
I hear the wind whooshing past my ear
The magpie cawing, brazen, without fear
I hear pencils cry as they slave away
Sharpeners scream as they are forced to slay
Yet I hear the laughter of happy students
Bribed with games and chocolate presents
Satisfied and satiated, I listen as they cheer
At OLSH College, I hear
I smell the odour of OLSH College, sweat slipping slowly under the sweltering summer sun
Perfume masked the onion-like smell with flowers and freshness in one
But nothing beats the intoxicatingly tangy lemon tree
And the pleasant sweetness of the Azalea Charlie
And yet I am lulled into the canteen
Of chocolates treats sickeningly sweet
My nose leads me to the scent as I beg my stomach to quell
At OLSH College, I smell
I feel the bricks of OLSH College, each with its own story to tell
Hard and brittle the bricks are underneath
The peeling white paint that hides beneath
The dreary posters smooth to the touch
Of plastic and paper rough
But just outside the cool windowpanes
Wet, little droplets race down as it rains
Swift glances at those blotches I steal
At OLSH College, I feel
I taste the bitterness of OLSH College, of teachers and students alike
Unmotivated girls, not ready for the world
Eating their lunches with delight
It seemed the bribes they had been given
Of sticky gummies red and blue
Had not changed their minds, to gossip they were smitten
Oh, teachers don’t you wish they were chewing glue!
Yet I am putrid green, brimmed with envy
My stomach has gone on a one-month vacation
I wish I were a magpie, eating for free
I would take left and right at slightest invitation
Dear Ramadan, please make haste
At OLSH College, I taste


Premium Member Cold Air

Living here in southwest Scotland
winter brings its share of cold air
along with biting winds so chilling
makes you feel thinking it's not fair

Then Jack Frost appears so deep
getting deep into the earth's ground
walking on the grass feels do crunchy
with its hardness, it brings a crispy sound

You need to wrap up really well
with thick layers, keep out the cold
wooly bonnet, scarf, and gloves
all needed especially when you're old

Remember that in your elderly years
the blood gets thinner all the more
so you feel the cold and that frost
take all precautions so close your door

So keep warm as best you can
make sure your house has enough heat
this cold air won't last forever
for when spring comes sun's a real treat!

(Just back from a week in the Scottish Highlands where although we had no snow there was plenty of frost and that really cold air so just a few thoughts on that cold air at this time of year.)
Form: Rhyme

Shadow in the dark

Darkness has overcome me, back alleys alongside the stray cat, no needs to be seen no longer, everyone’s gone home… only the sounds of sirens chasing the empty city streets…

Strangers wrapped up in their only warmth of a tattered blanket, cardboard box is their hotel. No family around to seek my feelings, welcome mat has been pulled..

Life’s showing its ugly face, broken beer bottles, fu garbage cans becomes my fast food, no stranger am I to thus depressing mood. 

My only companion is my shadow looming in the evening moonlight, our nightlight soothing our sorrows of a once loving family, laughter, hugs, a warm roof over our head, loving mom who tended to my every need, now up in heaven..

Time for bed, as I wrap up right in my one dirty stingy blanket, a jacket as a pillow to lay my burdened head down,  my darkened shadow too is laying down, good night world, my soul I give to you, if I shall die before I wake I give it to God…. Good night

Let Me Live My Life

I'm a girl
But i'm the princess of this society
Just after birth i was crowned
The crown of their pride & dignity
Like any Royal princess
I have also many encumbrance
Which are set only by them
"Don't talk much,Don't laugh much
At this time, Don't go outside
Don't wear dresses- short & tight"

They don't know
This crown is too heavy & spiky
How hard to handle on the head
Which is soft & delicate
They don't know
How suffocating it is 
to wrap up myself
in full sleeves & long dress

Why Don't they understand
I'm a girl, just a girl
Don't wanna be such Royal princess

Let me move my head
Up-Down, Right & Left
Without any load of Crown
Let me see this whole world
With my naked eyes
Without any pall of Veils
Let me breath & feel
Pure air & the cool breeze
Without any envelope of burkha & nakab
Let me live my life, On my rules & Laws
Let me live my life, On my rules & Laws

Premium Member A Reckoning--

God was repentive, that He created man;
Even, yes even angels cry;
Lucifer Arch-Angel supreme..
~
Angels yes even angels cry;
Jesus, sitting by the meadow streams;
~
Babies asleep oh but what they dream;
Godly music, a symphony..
~
Angels yes even angels cry;
Shallow parts of waters flow;
~
Crying tear from heaven fall;
Brook streaming waters go;
~
Angels yes even angels cry;
Now as I wrap up this verse;
~
Heavens calling me home;
I know not my place nor time I’ll go..
But Angels cry, yes even angels cry this I know
~
 When it rains outside..
Angels yes even angels cry...A Reckoning


6/6/19
Written words & by James Edward Lee Sr.2019©

Premium Member I JUST CANT WAIT TILL CHRISTMAS

I just can’t wait till Christmas

I just can’t wait till Christmas
With thoughts of ice and snow
And Santa in his bright red suit
Shouting ho ho ho.

Flying with his reindeer
With presents on his sleigh
Delivering them all by midnight
For us on Christmas day.

We put lights and bobbles on the tree
We do it every year
And a sign post in the garden 
That says Santa please stop here.

He comes right down our chimney
With presents in his sack
And we leave him milk and cookies
So he can have a snack.

I wonder what I`ll get this year
As I know just what I’d like
I hope I get a scooter
A skateboard or a bike.

We`ll dress our dogs like reindeer
In little reindeer suits
Put little antlers on their heads
And four black shiny boots,

Listening to our favourite songs
Played by a big brass band
As we take a trip to Edinburgh
Through the winter wonder land.

Hats and scarves and gloves on
As we wrap up nice and tight
With the markets lights and funfair
It`s really quite a site.

Merry go round and rollercoaster’s
And a ride on the Christmas train
The big wheel and Santa`s grotto
Then we do it all again.

Everyone’s on holiday
And their faces all aglow
Their worries left behind them 
Like footprints in the snow.

Crepe`s and chocolate pancakes
And strawberries on a stick
Sweets and treats and doughnuts
And I get to take my pick.

But my favourite is the great big tree
That`s too big for my home
And it really smells like Christmas
As we go inside the dome.

With lights and decorations
Like you`ve never seen before
They`ve travelled the world just for a glimpse
And they`re queued right out the door.

With winding vines of holly
Around the pillars it does grow 
And no matter what the weather
They always have some snow.

Then Christmas day is best of all
With presents under the tree
There is some for mum and some for dad
But most of them for me.

Unwrapping all my presents
And nothing has been missed
I got everything I wanted 
On my Christmas list.

Everyone comes for dinner
And dad fills up his belly
Then snores for an hour on the couch
As were watching Christmas telly.

Now I just can’t wait for Christmas
As I count the days and pray
But mum just shakes her head
And says its only boxing day.
Form: Rhyme

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