The year? It’s Twenty-twenty-three.
The months ahead? A mystery.
But, crystal clear’s my wish for Thee:
a healthy, happy Twenty-Three!
Ozone Layer
The ozone layer is healing —
there’s a spot of hope in sight.
The nations worked together –
and something turned out right!
Somehow, I’d like to celebrate.
I’d like to dance a jig.
and shout it from the roof tops:
C’mon, World! This is BIG!
Winter Forecast
They say a swollen river of rain
has formed in the atmosphere.
It formed out in the ocean.
Plans to drop its rain right here.
They say that there’ll
be floods and slides
before the skies get clear.
They say to hunker down and wait.
It’s cold.
It’s wet.
It’s drear.
The Candle
The candle’s flame is steady.
Its light is clear and true.
It stands a beacon for the world.
It burns for me and you.
Mother Nature
Mother Nature’s had enough.
She’s getting rid of Man.
The way we’ve ravaged Mother Earth
is more than She can stand.
Coping with COVID
I’m vaxxed and I’m boosted.
My mask is in place.
My hand sanitizer is tucked
into place.
I still keep a distance
while waiting in line.
And some isolation is
suiting me fine.
I’m coping with COVID
as best as I can.
A lifetime with COVID
was NEVER my plan.
Wishes
Butterflies and rainbows
and blue forget me nots.
Leprechauns and friendly folks
and other loving thoughts.
Useful days and quiet nights
and skies both clear and blue.
Hope and joy and happiness…
I send these all to you.
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Winter Sun
The sun peeps over the Cascade peaks,
checking out the day.
It sends its rays in ragged streaks,
deciding if it will stay.
It doesn’t.
The Ship
There’s a ship in the harbor –
blazing with light.
It shifts with the tide
as it waits through the night.
COVID in the Neighborhood
I didn’t get COVID and
my neighbor got better
and our life is pretty normal on the street.
But I feel a bit chary
e’en outside in January
so I’m going to pull a mask up when we meet.
Living the Aging Life 