I was deciding what I might put on the page this time. Then following my immediate feelings I choose to say something about the simple pleasures and mild annoyances of daily life. Enjoy.
Day Planner
It crossed my mind
on Monday,
but it quickly
went away.
On Tuesday
it occurred to me,
for a short while
did stay.
On Wednesday I thought on it,
but didn't take action;
it seemed the concept
just couldn't get traction.
On Thursday I pondered
just what might be,
but its consequences
were impossible to see.
On Friday I considered it,
thought yes it would be fun,
but I'll put it off 'til Monday
for this week is now done.
I suppose on Monday
it will come up as before,
I think of Poe's raven,
Yep! Nevermore.
Beach Morn
The day is slowly warming,
there is an offshore breeze,
the dogs are running freely,
and the wind plays with my knees.
The sand is warm and soft
as it flows between my toes
and the biting smell of low tide
invades the nares of my nose.
The gulls wheel above me
mewing as they fly
and diving in the waves
as fish go swimming by.
Rock cliffs are decked with kelp
glistening, still wet
and the busy crowds of summer
are not with us yet.