Poetry

The townhomes sit cozily together.

The community boasts a pond and nature walks.

In my dreams would I be able to afford one.

So all I can do now

is dream.

What does it mean

when you say

the opposite

of your true intention?

Sarcasm has been

around for millennia.

What a word means

is defined

by the emotion behind it.

That is why sometimes

I have trouble understanding what you said.

Crisp Autumn leaves

scatter the ground.

Cooling soon to be winter

breezes snake through the trees.

Sounds of the fading summer

gently die off in the distance.

One step forward

wearing the comfortable sweaters.

Another step sipping

the hot chocolate or cider.

Whichever is your preference.

Boots encounter a smelly mess

making you realize

you should have walked along the non-dog path.

Any mishap.

Hurt the leg.

Break the arm.

Concussion time.

Bruise the tailbone.

Black eye.

Feet failed and this is the result.

Running around.

Finding errands.

Turning a loss.

Being a hooligan.

Loads of rubbish.

Against all odds.

Greeting a new day.

Babbling gobbly de gook.

Be kind.

Leave some behind.

The next kiddo you see

will want some please.

The bowl is ours.

We will refill every hour.

But candy is so sweet

let everyone have a treat.

Life is not fair.

Life is made up of choices.

Somedays I can make an attempt.

Today is not one of those days.

Typically part of any outfit worn.

Sometimes found while eating.

Even after brushing them

your phone or tablet

will still be covered in it.

Making whatever electronic thing to be done

that much harder.

Easier when you have some.

Starting with nothing is where begging comes in.

To get a loan, you must have something.

Collateral.

Otherwise, you are left with asking for a job.

Sympathy comes easy.

Empathy draws you in.

Stories are told.

Friends may be made.

Yet, even though we are ultimately alone

we might be able to understand

someone else sometimes.