Poetry

Passwords leaked.

Neighbours nosey.

Wi-fi compromised.

People poking.

E-mails frozen.

Friends going.

Internet crazy.

Masks on?

Check!

Booster shot?

Check!

Social distancing roleplaying?

Check!

Family to visit?

No. They have not been vaccinated.

Almonds are my favorite

Right after chocolate ones.

But the worst have got to be

the ones that you can not get out from

under your fingernail.

So all day you bump the nail

and pain shoots through your hand.

Worse, you can not remember how you got it.

For simple courtesy.

Respect for our neighbours.

Peace on Earth.

A chance to laugh.

A child to be validated.

People to be kind.

For someone to come clean my house?

Donuts are typical.

Bacon and eggs the usual.

Pancakes or French Toast are treats.

Pasta and Pizza leftovers.

Why chips?

I have the dip!

Brain flakes

take the cake

as I say

I am not a pastry

but I am feeling flaky.

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?