Like any holiday
that is man made
It is a time for families
and those who wish to celebrate
to be together.
Yule feasting is done to help us endure
the long cold winters.
Of yore and of today.
So whether you honour the religious beliefs
or simply want a visit from Santa
Enjoy those who are celebrating with you.
Cheese in my sandwiches
unless it is melted.
Of course.
Fries without gravy
or mayo and salt.
Snorkeling in the ocean
unless it is on vacation.
Cleaning my house,
though for visitors?
It depends on if they are related or not.
Today is the day.
It shall overflow.
The filter will break.
The drip spout will be clogged.
All before you remember
that important task
you were going to do after
you made your coffee.
Branding tries to associate the name
the logo
a phrase
to a product.
But what happens when we label humans?
Are we judging them fairly?
Or are we associating them with a bias
unwarranted?
If I said,
“I am Autistic!”
what would you think of me now?
Needs to be done.
Some is easy to understand.
Others confuse everyone.
The worst is when
it requires more paperwork
to be filled out
before you can complete it.
Sigh! Where’s my pen?
She stares at me.
Rubbing against the object of her desire.
Either the brush
or my keyboard
trying to get my attention.
When she accidentally
picks up the laser pointer
in her claws
she will turn to me
and stare as if asking
“Make the red dot come out and play!”
She knows.
My cat definitely knows
who and what is needed
in order to play her favorite game.
He ventured outside.
His duty called.
I am left behind.
Hoping he doesn’t fall.
My joy will be
When he returns
Cold but safe
And I can see his face again.
Winter weather finds us bundled up.
Traveling around our daily lives.
A wrong step can lead to disaster
Or to a place that is wonderful to view.
So the ice that plagues the streets
And the sidewalks need to be sanded.
If anyone is going around today
Put your best foot forward
And see what winter has in store for you.
Since schools refuse to acknowledge
mental health issues
for the children they teach
Why not start a new trend?
School boards should institute
Sick day absentees that
include mental health
or at least realize that sometimes
parents keep their children home
for the sake of the child.
Not every excuse is the same.
Physically they may be fine
but mentally they have no energy
to get things done.
I like to play games.
They are so much fun.
Interacting with others
or solo brain teasers.
But not all games are equal.
Still I wonder
When will it arrive?
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