When it’s dark and gloomy in the middle of the day,
I am inclined to go back to bed and sleep it away
But then when I awaken it’s already dark outside,
I should live in the Land of the Midnight Sun, I sigh.
Obviously, I much prefer bright, sunshiny days
Where I can hike in the woods or relax in my chaise,
Clearly, I’d be most happy living in a tropical zone
Better still, on a forty-foot yacht I can call my own.
written March 7, 2022
A kind word can be a kiss of sunshine
For someone whom you know is feeling blue.
And if you spread sunshiny kisses freely,
You will soon find them coming back to you.
From my poem "A Kiss of Sunshine. " For Rithimus Divisia 9 contest
ENTERED 10 9 20
near the morning dew
a pink, calm flowers wallows
sunshiny leaping
~
shiny sun leaping
while wild, calm flowers wallows
out in morning dew
~
moisten dainty stems
bursting out of the grounds end
tiny leaves applauds
~
sunshiny fountain
still pink, calm flowers wallows
on the morning dew
3/10/20
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2020©
Sunshiny Mountain-Rock - A Haiku
sunshiny mountain
~a black, freshwater rock runs
despite the eagle
eagle flies in wind
sailing above mountains hills
despite the humans
fly away eagle
roam high above mountain tops
sit freshwater rocks
8/13/19
written by James Edward Lee Sr.©2019
A sunshiny day makes you guilty
For staying inside your abode.
You glance out the window and wonder
If you’ve gone against some kind of code.
For who wouldn’t prefer to be outside
To soak up those wonderful rays
Especially since, in the springtime,
There’ll be so many rainy-type days?
That’s why I miss having a terrace
Or patio, porch or a yard
So I could sit out in the sunshine
And all of that guilt disregard.
The best of both worlds at my fingers,
Just steps between inside and out
Would make me a happier camper
And happier poems I would spout.
Good morning Miss Laura Loo
I bought these flowers especially for you
for the Sunshine and Joy you bring to my day
the happy Smiles the Sweet Kisses you bake
with all of my heart please be my wife
it's a beautiful morning
I'll love you for the rest of my life
Okay something upbeat is what I'll write
Bout sunshine, warm temps, when troubles take flight
Your outlook is key
Set your vision free
Make each day sunshiny and full of life
Just now I’m feeling quite glum
Of sorrow, here is the sum
No swimming this year
I say with a tear
My mind’s befuddled and dumb
I really need a good splash
To rid my soul of the trash
I need a good swim
For life is now grim
I need to do something rash
The Dolphin, my given name
But now, I’m covered in shame
I’m more like a whale
That’s my sorry tale
But I’m graceful all the same
To Cyprus must take a trip
I’m planning to skinny dip
To be wild and free
Sunshine and some glee
Perhaps, I’ll then get a grip
Eileen Manassian Ghali
http://youtu.be/gKaT5uG80Ts : Bright Sunshiny Day. Not exactly on topic, but....a happy song. I'm in need of one! ENJOY!!!!!
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