I still love to put up a
Christmas tree.
Some years I have and some
I haven’t–this year I will.
It’s a comfort to see the tree
lights twinkling late into the night.
My entry for Monkey Man’s last hosting for Sunday’s 160 as he takes a needed break. http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on December 3, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/12/03/o-christmas-tree/
When we first
brought you
home,
you were too
tiny to even
jump up on the
fireplace but very
soon you were
chasing two small, giggling
girls up the stairs, herding them.
My entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on November 20, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/sheltie/
Sisters are awesome.
I have three of them.
I’m the oldest but
not the boldest.
I look at them
and see parts
of me and times
when we were
still children.
We share hearts.
My entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on November 13, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/11/13/sisters/
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As I sit in this chair
staring at the screen
I wonder what to write
and start to panic.
Thinking, musing,
nothing comes to mind.
It’s so empty in there
I’ll just pass.
Posted by Bodhirose on September 28, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/09/28/empty/
Sweeping up the broken shards
after it so quickly shattered,
the memory of the trip
we took and found this
piece of pottery.
A moments regret-
but I had to let it go.
Photo from Google Images
My entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on September 18, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/moments-regret/
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September 11, 2001
marks a shift
in my feelings
of safety and
my awareness
of how some
look at Americans.
I do not hate
because of this
but am thankful
for the knowledge.
My entry to Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/ and dVerse Poetics: In Memoriam: http://dversepoets.com/2011/09/10/poetics-in-memoriam/
Posted by Bodhirose on September 11, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/september-11-2001/
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Hurricane Irene
blew by our coast.
Whew, we dodged
another one!
Squalls of wind
and rain came
and went for a day.
I’m sorry–it was
someone else’s
turn to get clobbered!
My entry for Sunday’s 160 hosted by Monkey Man: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on August 28, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/bye-bye/
Wee hours loom
Shrouds black sky
No moon illuminates
Quiet, still beneath
Dark shadow emerges
Outlined, profile figure
Lurking
Rustling
Prowling
Crawling
Where
It
Ought not
My entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on August 6, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/wee-hours-loom/
Reading a while in my chair
I became drowsy, my eyes grew heavy
Dozing off–my head started to nod
A deep sigh escaped; I took a nap
A dream began in thirty seconds
My entry for Monkey Man’s 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on July 10, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/07/10/napping/
Red, white and boom!
Celebrating our Declaration of Independence
Thirteen colonies separated
The rocket’s red glare
Clearly shows us the way
Picnics, fireworks–yay!
Entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday’s 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on July 3, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/07/03/happy-4th-of-july/
Used to be when I would write
I’d make mistakes, scratch out, erase
Wadded up, thrown away
Countless papers–what a waste
Now by only pressing “delete”
I save a tree
My entry for Monkey Man’s 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on June 19, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/06/19/saving-trees/
Busy thinking
Sita in her catnip patch
Busy typing
Nothing distracts me
Eyes straight ahead
Focused fully
Suddenly my vision
Catches a motion
And I hear a tiny meow
Sita’s paw is patting my arm
My entry for Sunday’s 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on June 12, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/sitas-paw/
You take my hand
I’ll take yours
Linked together
Our affection grows
I see in you
Your purest soul
A casted smile
Puts a glow inside
Your devotion for me
Affects me deep
My entry for Sunday’s 160 with Monkey Man: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on June 4, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/i-see-in-you/
Image by s.alt via Flickr
Quietly sitting down to prayer
I turn within away from the glare
Turn off the sounds
Turn off the sights
Feel my peaceful center inside
Stay awhile, merging with God
My entry for Sunday’s 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on May 29, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/stay-awhile/
Baby cardinal at the feeder
Crying piteously to his parents
I’m still just a fledgling–I’m still not quite sure
Don’t leave me alone yet, the world’s a bit scary!
My entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on May 22, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/05/22/baby-cardinal/
Lila Grace is here
She came a whole month early
A perfect petite, darling baby
The new parents have it easy
She sleeps the whole night through
She’s adorable, a dear
My entry for Sunday’s 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on May 15, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/05/15/lila-grace/
Image by jeffk42 via Flickr
Gazing out the living room window
A small snake emerged from a hole
He was winding to and fro
I went outside to investigate
I saved a tiny frog from becoming dinner
Sunday’s Entry for Monkey Man’s 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on May 8, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/05/08/tiny-frog/
Image by WanderingtheWorld (www.LostManProject.com) via Flickr
Marathon shopping with my girls
Hardcore shopping
It’s almost a science
They’re skilled experts
Hit ten stores, maybe more,
Ending with dinner before the mall closes
Entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on May 1, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/shopping/
Image by Martin LaBar via Flickr
Looking at a rock today
I wondered if it wanted to share
I listened closely
I listened with attention
I heard that it’s perfectly comfortable
With the way it’s being
Entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on April 24, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/listening-to-a-rock/
Growing up in the 60s
I did a little “token” smokin’
for fun and social linking.
But I soon realized my awakening
spirituality was a profound
trip I’d rather travel.
Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on April 17, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/04/17/smokin/
Image by Keith Williamson via Flickr
I thought the bougainvillea
was frozen, dead and gone–
No more flower to gaze upon.
But when trimming it today
a bit of green was found.
Beauty for another spring!
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Posted by Bodhirose on March 29, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/bougainvillea/
Image by clevercupcakes via Flickr
Attended a baby shower today
Lyla Grace will be joining us shortly
I’ve already seen what she looks like
With the new awesome technology.
She has her father’s lips!
Entry for Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on March 20, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/lyla-grace/
My sister spent the night with me
We shared my king sized bed
We were children when
We last divvied up sides
We kept our feet to ourselves
No need for Mom to referee
Monkey Man’s Sunday 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on March 13, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/03/13/no-referee-needed/
Family reunion yesterday
The numbers are dwindling every year.
Where’s so and so?
And why didn’t he or she make it?
Some are too old and feeble to join us.
Miss you
Sunday 160 Challenge: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on February 13, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/miss-you/
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coming in from
the outside pouring,
lacking an umbrella to assist,
my hairdo is saturated,
and these shoes are
drenched and squishing-
the groceries will have to wait
Sunday’s 160: http://petzoldspracticalprose.blogspot.com/
Posted by Bodhirose on February 6, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/no-umbrella/
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