Poetry

When what you want to happen

is the least likely thing to happen.

You are desperate for different results

but do nothing to get those results.

It just means you are blind

to the consequences of your own actions.

It is not that the love is not there.

It is lack of respect and timing.

I need to be able to handle the unexpected

but when the unexpected could be avoided

It would be much more appreciated.

Next time let me know in advance

before surprising with a phone call

and invitation.

Night owls nap in the day.

Early birds get up before the dawn.

I am not a bird

but napping seems like a really good idea right now.

I think I am more cat

since I like to close my eyes a lot.

In my head the music plays.

Unoriginal ideas that spark mediocrity.

A tune falters and flits away.

My voice can not give words their meanings.

Try as I might, even Karaoke laughs in my face.

Grumpiness is inspired

by sweating and anxiousness.

Lashing out is easier

when you can blame it on the heat wave.

I know all the terms.

The technical phrases.

The words that are used

are

meaningless

because the emotions behind them

are still raw and barely explored.

In order to heal

they need to be exposed.

Just like a broken blister.

In a line up.

For appointments.

Traffic lights to change.

Bad habits to die.

For the sun to kill us all.

Perspective is everything.

Back to the regular routine.

Body tired from the vacation.

I need a rest from my last week.

The memories made were beautiful.

Back home there is my coffee,

my children and more importantly

my cats.

Just don’t tell my kids that.

Going somewhere

Takes thought

And patience

When filling

The suitcase.

Even more

So when

You are

Returning home.

Without those

Tetris skills

You just

Might find

Yourself in

A pickle.

Time is doing the job of a lifetime.

Hang on to your words when exiting.

Find the bell and ring it’s luck.

Hop off the path when you’ve beaten it.

Delicious aromas waft by in coloured confetti.

Blind mice walk confidently around the harbour.

Return the favour once it’s used.

Be kind to yourself or you will be lost.

The only people in the world can kick their feet.

Have fun and rhyme your thoughts together.