(In Memory of Oliver)
A cat confines her int’rest
to the things she wants to do.
And the cat has not much int’rest
in the task of pleasing you.
A dog will show affection
quick as falling off a log.
To a cat you’re just the furniture.
A cat is not a dog.
Something’s eating my tulip leaves.
I DO NOT THINK IT’S FUNNY.
The damage is extensive and
I’m afraid it’s the Big Black Bunny.
He’s welcome to scamper thru my yard
and hop up the neighbor’s stair.
But if he eats my tulips that
Black Bunny had Best Beware!
Every day I’m a wee bit older.
Every day I’m a bit more tired.
Every day I’m more astonished
‘bout the news that has transpired.
Every day I struggle to adapt.
My life just rearranges!
Every day I work to figure out
how to handle all these changes.
This pandemic’s not been easy.
And, in fact, it’s been quite tough.
And I am willing to admit
that I’ve had quite enough.
The gentle night
lays its quiet hand
over everything I see.
Day’s end brings rest to
my weary soul
and sleep to comfort me.
I saw the school bus stopping
and I couldn’t believe my eyes!
It’s picking up kids for school again –
what a Joyous, Glad Surprise!
I wish for you a lovely day.
I wish you a heart that’s light.
I wish you a day of dancing steps
where everything’s just right.
It’s April and it’s nearly time
for us to meet again.
But, still, because of COVID
we are mainly staying in.
So we’ll stay close to our own home
and lift our coffee cup.
And drink together to the day
when life will open up.
We had a giant super-Moon.
I’m sayin’ for what its worth
that thanks to that great Supermoon
we got our money’s worth!
It took the work of man and tide
to help that ship break free.
And when that giant ship moved out,
she was a sight to see!
We’ve had an Epic Drama and
I’m glad to tell you, Pal.
that traffic’s moving right along on
the Big Suez Canal.
This awful pandemic has changed my life.
I sometimes wonder when
the life I lived and the things I did
will come my way again.
Living the Aging Life 