When I had a motor bike
I didn’t wear a helmet
I had no special clothes
I ignored the speed limit
weaving in and out of traffic—
I had fun.
Now I am stuck behind bikers
with helmet, goggles
cocooned in heavy protective wear
doodling along at under the speed limit—
they don’t look like they are having fun—
and neither am I!
Peter Goodwin
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Today I found the dog had barfed
ReplyDeletein three spots on the floor
The puke was lumpy, warm and wet
and very near the door
so when I stepped into the hurl
I slipped, then slid some more
and landed right upon my butt
doggone it,it is sore!
Maggie Creshkoff
Late, lame stab at a Tanka or two.
ReplyDeleteFirst attempt:
Watch him kick her hard
She sets his mattress on fire
They are beyond love.
Each glories in the other's
Immolating, pounding joy.
Second attempt:
Wind delights the branch
Cherry blossoms toss and soar
Trumpets bay for war.
So young! Where do they all go?
Down, down, into hallowed soil.
May Kuroiwa
I'm okay, I swear!