oh clouds that drift and hover above
a journey a trajectory and path unknown
ocean waves battering thundering to shores
oh woods where tangled vines creep birds sing
birds of many species singing with joy each day
flowers wild and unruly twining and creeping
winds with their constant solemn music
rain that the forests and woods drink
blue water in ponds streams rivers and lakes
oh creatures that sleep in hollows safe from harm
sun in the azure sky shining on earth
moon up there trustworthy for night dreams
QUESTLINE what song do the old never forget YESTERDAY
OPPOSITES in the midst of death - lichen comes to life
TABB out of the picture - blanked
SPRING NO more frozen earth BUTnature's new birth
SWITCH verb to noun changea dollar to cents. CHANGE
QUATRAINO HINDSIGHT 20/20 myopia lens
DARYUSH 5/3 PAUSE hesitate & dream - and receive
STREAM of CONSCIOUSNESS spontaneous thoughts awaken
HUITAIN STICKNEY sonneteer superbe peut-etre
SEPTALINE LIFE living out daydreams- in the present
SOLILOQUY prithee tarry - anon we marry
POPE upon his sleeve ,all life does wear....for all to see
"one liners"
the comedian only spoke in monoku
For example, take my wife—Please!
Who was that lady you were dancing with?
That was no lady—That was my wife!
I bought my husband a chair for his birthday
He won’t even let me plug it in!
I told my doctor I have five es
He said—My god! How does your underwear fit?
I said—Like a glove!
I found my best friend in bed with my wife
I said Lenny! I have to—but you?
Just got back from a pleasure trip
Took my mother-in-law back to the airport
I told my father, no one likes me
He said—Don’t worry, everyone hasn’t met you yet
That man’s nuts! Grab ‘em!
Money is relative—
I have less money than any of my relatives
I’m on a sea food diet
I see food—I eat it
6/3/22
In New York someone gets
stabbed every 52 seconds! Poor bastard!
I wondered why the baseball
kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
What animal can jump higher than a house?
Any animal houses can't jump.
How long is a Chinese name.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
but an onion a day keeps everyone away.
No matter how much you push
an envelope will always be stationary.
A picture is worth a thousand words
but takes longer to load.
Change is inevitable except from
a vending machine.
Don't judge a book by it's movie.
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
A fsh!
What happens when you throw a green
rock into the red sea? It gets wet.
Always speak well of your enemies,
after all you made them.
Working in a mirror factory is something
I can see myself working.
“Hair today, gone tomorrow” an old expression
Another is “Never to late to make a first impression”
Old sayings you hear
While having a beer
With a bunch of buddies and acting like adolescents
ZINET** ~ new 1-line poetry form invented by Dr Zik
(max 5 syllables)
COVID
testing 123
CABIN FEVER
travel ban
BIRTHDAY CANDLES
video party
KISSES
drive-by throws
AP: Honorable Mention 2021
Like to dedicate this to my late dad who was a roofer
So dad, if your up there... you nailed it
Now that sounded a bit disrespectful don't you think
Sorry, should strike the ladder from my script
You can't drink away alcoholism while lying in the gutter
So just take small sips on your couch
That way you'll be much more relaxed and comfortable
When you puke and won't be such a grouch
Why did a blonde stare at a frozen orange juice can for an hour
It read concentrate... now that makes sense
When thing's are coming your way, you're in the wrong lane
Then things will hit you and make a dent
Women spend more time wondering what men are thinking
Then men do, just spend time thinking
Was worried my mechanic would rip me off but was relieved
Said I needed turn-signal fluid, had no inkling
Missing their presence while opening up their holiday presents had become a nostalgic and bittersweet ritual for them.
12-21-17
I look into the reflection in your beautiful eyes and see him
12-20-16
the flowers sigh their gentle goodbye from behind the look in your eyes
102016
in your eyes I see wonder and the reflected image of a fool
12-20-16
as the tears well in your eyes my heart drips scarlet droplets of regret
12-20-16
in your tender caring eyes lies your unintentional deception
12-20-16
the other gazed back at me from within your blue eyes and he was me
12-20-16
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