the carnation is considered
a more plebian flower
far less expensive
than the rose
yet, it exudes an odor
most sweet and delightful
and intricately garbed in
colors bright and beautiful
sometimes, a carnation
will more than suffice
In the company of horses
we can ride the plains of love
Seeking the one enthralling vista
where misted mountains
hug chilled and pristine lakes
Or on mundane Mondays
we can ride the dusty trail
past the old abandoned well
…………………………………………….
On a steed of strength and power
allowing free rein
we can experience the wildness
as we can gallop through unknown terrain
Decorative phrases
fill the sensitive body
like paisley vines on the march
under skittish trees
Tickle the plains with herds
of words and topics broad
instigate emotional mobs
twisting concepts to fit the story
Art or craft capable
of painting hints of mystery
blatant lies lined up single file
or stamped portraits from broken molds
An abstract for
the logical mind
On the edge of the wilderness
at the end of the road
where the creek burbles sweetly
and the bear occassions by
We gather our water
rinse the dust from our faces
nap on a rock in the sun
while new leaves and old needles
dapple the light around us
Light breezes ruffle red dirt
lizards wake and scramble
and birds sing to us all the while
The tabby was a big fat cat
who commanded attention
by his very presence
Yet, he thought of himself
as still a little guy
He would hide under the easy chair
where only his head fit
He was convinced
his backside was invisible
as it stuck out for all to see
Sometimes, others just don’t see us
the way we see ourselves
in our playing big or small
