Holiday Simple Poems

There once was a snowman named Ray
Who dreamed of a tropical bay
He packed his sunscreen
And flew to the scene
But melted as soon as he lay


*I...

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harboring ‘midst statue’s torch
liberty sails in July
flamboyant holiday stars

fireworks holiday
sail boats in new york harbor
free to celebrate...

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Being complicated in a simple way
The more you speak the less you say
Your hair looks good for a windy day
If you leave your welcome to...

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We can’t afford no tree this year.
We spent it all on dog, and feed.
We got enough to buy birdseed,
and a salt block for the deer.

We...

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The twelfth of never,                     ...

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Tree Top Dancers
and Circus Clowns

The neighbors moved away. 
They said nothing to anyone, 
they just left. 
New people took the home. 
There was a big...

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When Is

The answer to the question, 
unasked…
as I had no idea
it was presented.
People look on. 
Watchful.
Judgmental.
Estranged and naive.

You are friendly. 
You laugh. 
You are happy....

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Beat some eggs with garlic oil
Salt and Colby cheese
Add some basil and mushrooms
A flaky pie crust
Pour mix in crust; bake
Until done
Um!
...

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Normal days are better than holy days, I believe. 
On normal days there is no expectation for the gifts you receive 
Like people smiling at...

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July's fire
Fireworks, stars
Sparkling, booming, bursting
Brightening that woebegone night!
The fourth day

Written On: July 4th, 2017
P.S. Happy Fourth of July!...

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Holiday in Love 
I want to love you more 
But I have not written one day in order to Mark 

Every day 
Every day I...

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I'm really tired. 
Sorry that my creative juices are not flowing today.
Today is not the day.
 I'm just ready to hit the hay. 

Days upon...

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I remember when they chopped my down
And placed me in a truck,
They told me I'd be happy
And I was definitely in luck.

I was told I'd...

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today I pray giving thanks for all the simple treasures,
appreciating the ones i love for all their simple measures, 
today i leave all the pain...

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It's gonna be a simple southern Christmas here.
All I want from Santa is some egg nog, bourbon and beer.
I'm gonna wait on Santa Christmas Eve...

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