Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The Juggler

 









He started with the silver coin a-dancing,

Then bubbles, magically they turned to glass.

That card persistently appeared, entrancing

The young and old, alike. All drop their masks.

The balls a-popping in his mouth in rhythm.

The bowling ball is floating to the sky.

The brass band now invisible is playing

By mystic fairies, from a big box fly.

Great actors he creates out of small children.

Innocent games he plays so they relax.

His hands hide tricks and fuzzy red surprises.

His eyes communicate a secret pact.

He entertained our minds and stole our hearts.

Wit’s juggler never will betray his arts.

Friday, September 11, 2020

Midlife











Risky passing

Chicken game

Motorcycle madman

Seeking fame

 

Hair receding

Head bowed in the wind

No helmet to stop

Progression’s sin

Thursday, September 10, 2020

In the Company of Gentlemen



The wind calls you, but you won’t listen.

Dogwood petals brush across the street like wisps of snow, but you won’t remember.

Block it out. Stash the notes where no one will find them, not even you. Forget it ever happened. Close up your heart again.

The wind is calling. Its strength pulls memories from your mind and blows them away.

But I won’t forget. Even reminding you is fruitless.

I am a child to you, a fickle female to laugh at when you are in the company of gentlemen.

Because of your heartlessness I will remind you until the day I die. I will admit my feelings to no one but myself.

This is my revenge.

This is my curse.

This is my obsession.