earthquake

hippy-hippy-shake

the ground pressed up
jump-started my heart as if
"Seattles Best" brazilian
danced the samba
through my veins

Le Grande jolt
bump'n grind
shaking its jive
before noon

I sip my java
wait the score
6.8
rock'n roll
thumbs up

Mother Earth
has attitude!



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24 hours past now

Days dream a cover
kissed in trusting ease
inspiring touch
guides an escape
in distant layers
of soft
embracing need

Time is now
past eyes blue
electric strobes
blink on/off
signed success
flashing high
bright
as if stars
were tripping
on silver spoons

Silent night skies
meet the land
days dream on
asleep within
the darkest shield
sprayed sparkling kisses
hushed and blue
protection lies
cradled in half-moons
swinging skies
turning hands of time
chasing 24 hours
past now



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dead end

I try
to keep
momentum
of the pens
touch to
paper

an evolution
a beginning
a poem

then suddenly
thought evades
and motion
hits a dead end



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click for larger view my take on a currier and ives

snow again

     I am a Canadian, yes , but I had the smarts and moved to the west coast, traded my snow shovel in for an umbrella. It was the best choice of survival. I love the arts and have been writing poetry since I was a little girl. This is my first submission so perhaps I am finally growing up. Since giving up the 9-5 I have time to do the things I love, write, paint, chat and sit in the sun. cheers! Happy New Year to everyone at the-hold!