Tag Archives: holidays

Saturday’s Child: a curtal sonnet

Posted on April 10, 2004 by John

This morning, when I rose from bed, the street was all abustle with the weekend’s chores. Fresh coffee brewed, I filled my favorite mug and sipping slowly, found the flavor sweet. The cat was chasing lizards ’round the floor; I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Weekends

Posted on February 28, 2003 by John

I guess you know that you are getting old when the quieter the time, the better, and it’s not quite as much fun being bold; you’d rather wake quietly to let her sleep in for a change. To just be … Continue reading →

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Haiku for the Holidays

Posted on January 8, 2003 by John

Long lines and cramped flights, bland food tasting like warm crap: holiday travel. Meeting family, all dwelling on past actions; skin deep interest. More useless gifts, and hours wasted in small talk; No relaxation. So rude and hurried. Must keep … Continue reading →

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Pre-Holiday Musings …

Posted on December 15, 2002 by John

Our across the street neighbor has erected his gaudy display of ever-blinking lights – to the dismay of all those whose significant others are epileptics. He is quite proud of his achievement, and says he just isn’t filled with the … Continue reading →

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