The Necessary Tools
Gathered around a screen.
Supplies nearby...
Calendar.
Pen.
Phone.
Sticky notes.
Notepad.
Ready.
Gathered around a screen.
One by one the voices arrive.
The faces appear.
"You there?"
"I can see you, but I can't hear you."
"Hello!"
"I'm in my car."
Text messages begin.
"Password needed?"
"Be right there. I'm running late. Again!"
Greetings aside,
Business begins.
Decisions to make.
Ideas outbreak.
Traditions to forsake.
Questions to debate.
Awards uptake.
Conference to partake.
Ready?
Sitting in the parking lot.
Under that big light.
Internet connection sought.
There, brains connect to our delight.
Typing.
Scribbling.
Scrolling.
Time flies
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
An hour...already?
Yes, ready we are,
For, once again,
Technology stars.
There, the group discovered "I can."
I can meet.
I can plan.
I can question.
I can acquisition.
I can coordinate.
I can acclimate.
I just can.
Time for goodbyes.
"It's been great."
"Love talking to you all."
"Until next time."
"Shall we set a date?"
Gathered around a screen.
Connected by a phone.
Bonded with friendship and these machines.
Established there in that work zone.
Thank you, Mr. Internet and Ms. Air Waves.
Our lives too busy; time just saved.
Thank you...this evening you connected...
Friends.
Peers.
Leaders.
Decision makers.
Sisters.
Family
Conference partakers.
Just that simple, you see.
A conference call turns into The Conference.
All planned...just for thee.
Friday, April 6, 2018
Thursday, April 5, 2018
NPM - Poem 5: Just a Second...or Two
Just a Second...or Two
Time is short.
Time is not mine.
Time thwarted.
Time is kind...just not mine.
Wish this could me longer.
But, time...just too demanding.
See you...yes, next time!
Time is short.
Time is not mine.
Time thwarted.
Time is kind...just not mine.
Wish this could me longer.
But, time...just too demanding.
See you...yes, next time!
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
NPM - Poem 4 - Our Love Grows
Our Love Grows
He came to us a 1.7 pounds, shy and small.
He grew.
He came to us with a voice, insistent and loud.
He grew.
He came to us untrained, frequent and inconsistent.
He grew.
He came to us with senses asleep, self-absorbed and focused.
He grew.
He came to us with full of love, wiggling and twisting.
He grew.
He came to us and grew and grew.
Now, he knows
No.
Treat?
Kaiser!
He came to us learning.
Tammy is Alpha Queen.
Jay is Alpha King.
Holly is Alpha Princess.
Where does this leave Kaiser?
Alpha Dog!
Lover of the inside.
Lover of running like a herd of horses.
Lover of "Holly's home!"
Forever changed we are,
For Kaiser adopted us.
We are his people.
To him we are equal.
Go, Kaiser!
Run, run, run!
Go, Kaiser!
Out, out, out!
Go, Kaiser!
You, dog! You messed again!?
Go, Kaiser!
I am so glad you joined our family.
Go, Kaiser!
He came to us a 1.7 pounds, shy and small.
He grew.
He came to us with a voice, insistent and loud.
He grew.
He came to us untrained, frequent and inconsistent.
He grew.
He came to us with senses asleep, self-absorbed and focused.
He grew.
He came to us with full of love, wiggling and twisting.
He grew.
He came to us and grew and grew.
Now, he knows
No.
Treat?
Kaiser!
He came to us learning.
Tammy is Alpha Queen.
Jay is Alpha King.
Holly is Alpha Princess.
Where does this leave Kaiser?
Alpha Dog!
Lover of the inside.
Lover of running like a herd of horses.
Lover of "Holly's home!"
Forever changed we are,
For Kaiser adopted us.
We are his people.
To him we are equal.
Go, Kaiser!
Run, run, run!
Go, Kaiser!
Out, out, out!
Go, Kaiser!
You, dog! You messed again!?
Go, Kaiser!
I am so glad you joined our family.
Go, Kaiser!
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
NPM - Poem 3 - Mother Nature's Letter
Mother Nature's Letter
Today, 76.
Tonight, 33.
Tomorrow, 54.
Today, windy.
Tonight, stormy.
Tomorrow, sunny.
From this, please allow me to explain,
I rule.
You do not.
Conquer me you have sought,
Your human strengths you brought,
Swimming in my currents.
Climbing my mountains.
Chasing my storms.
Flying from my peaks.
Braving my winds.
For some, I encourage
Your endeavors to flourish.
For some, I decline
Your eternity just defined.
Some say I am
a beast,
a protector,
a formidable foe,
a marvelous mother.
a friend to embrace and enjoy.
I say I am
created,
utilized,
activated,
increased,
decreased,
multiplied,
verified.
For He who made all
Made me at His Call.
My power is not my own.
My power is not yours to own.
At His beck and call, I simply am,
Said the Great I Am.
Blame me if you must.
But
He who made you
Made me from that same dust.
Enjoy me.
Spend time with me.
Be friendly to me.
Rejoice in all that I am.
Yes, friends lets be
spending time together,
in all kinds of weather,
respecting me through my various moods,
yielding to my multiple attitudes,
loving me,
hating me,
enjoying me,
yet always respecting me.
Sincerely,
Mother Nature
Today, 76.
Tonight, 33.
Tomorrow, 54.
Today, windy.
Tonight, stormy.
Tomorrow, sunny.
From this, please allow me to explain,
I rule.
You do not.
Conquer me you have sought,
Your human strengths you brought,
Swimming in my currents.
Climbing my mountains.
Chasing my storms.
Flying from my peaks.
Braving my winds.
For some, I encourage
Your endeavors to flourish.
For some, I decline
Your eternity just defined.
Some say I am
a beast,
a protector,
a formidable foe,
a marvelous mother.
a friend to embrace and enjoy.
I say I am
created,
utilized,
activated,
increased,
decreased,
multiplied,
verified.
For He who made all
Made me at His Call.
My power is not my own.
My power is not yours to own.
At His beck and call, I simply am,
Said the Great I Am.
Blame me if you must.
But
He who made you
Made me from that same dust.
Enjoy me.
Spend time with me.
Be friendly to me.
Rejoice in all that I am.
Yes, friends lets be
spending time together,
in all kinds of weather,
respecting me through my various moods,
yielding to my multiple attitudes,
loving me,
hating me,
enjoying me,
yet always respecting me.
Sincerely,
Mother Nature
Monday, April 2, 2018
NPM - Poem 2: Book Clubs
Book Clubs
Gathered - with friends, some near, some far.
Gathered - with peers, some new, some aging stars.
Gathered - with characters, some adoptable, some not.
Gathered - with foes, some conquered, some detained.
Gathered - with loves, some lost, some gained.
Around - tables, knees nearly touching.
Around - computers, fingers quickly typing.
Around - questions, diving into the nuggets.
Around - answers, securing needed knowledge.
Around - coffee, meals, feeding us as these literary creations astonish.
Books - our friends.
Books - our dreams.
Books - our journeys.
Books - our destination.
Books - more than a collection.
Gathered around books.
Gathered - with friends, some near, some far.
Gathered - with peers, some new, some aging stars.
Gathered - with characters, some adoptable, some not.
Gathered - with foes, some conquered, some detained.
Gathered - with loves, some lost, some gained.
Around - tables, knees nearly touching.
Around - computers, fingers quickly typing.
Around - questions, diving into the nuggets.
Around - answers, securing needed knowledge.
Around - coffee, meals, feeding us as these literary creations astonish.
Books - our friends.
Books - our dreams.
Books - our journeys.
Books - our destination.
Books - more than a collection.
Gathered around books.
Sunday, April 1, 2018
National Poetry Month: Poem 1
Today, welcomes National Poetry Month (as well, as Easter and April Fool's Day...but not fooling here!) Serious we are about filling these blank canvas posts this month with poetic creations.
This, the Epic for me! Also posted at Treasure Chest of Thoughts.
________________________
Oh, the Challenge
Once a year, for 31 days,
creative juices blaze,
as word by word
line by line,
a literacy creation amazes.
This year, the epic.
A poem a day, creating such aesthetic
Images, appeals, memories, nothing generic.
Creations so unique,
Making here and there a tweak
Until draft becomes final.
Ideas sparked day by day.
To the brain they do convey.
Continuing to nag,
Treating that gray matter, much like a punching bag,
Until...until fingers meet keyboard,
Words no longer to horde.
Challenges issued.
The Epic.
The Sonnet.
The Limerick.
The Haiku.
Choose your challenge.
Join the fun!
The words you choose to manage.
By signing up below,
Prepare for the overflow
Of words, one by one,
Of lines, not to be outdone,
Of stanzas, of lines stacked.
Excited for your soon to be impact.
Here's to a month of poems,
Whether 21, 14, five, or three.
All beginning now you see.
Welcome to National Poetry Month!
This, the Epic for me! Also posted at Treasure Chest of Thoughts.
________________________
Oh, the Challenge
Once a year, for 31 days,
creative juices blaze,
as word by word
line by line,
a literacy creation amazes.
This year, the epic.
A poem a day, creating such aesthetic
Images, appeals, memories, nothing generic.
Creations so unique,
Making here and there a tweak
Until draft becomes final.
Ideas sparked day by day.
To the brain they do convey.
Continuing to nag,
Treating that gray matter, much like a punching bag,
Until...until fingers meet keyboard,
Words no longer to horde.
Challenges issued.
The Epic.
The Sonnet.
The Limerick.
The Haiku.
Choose your challenge.
Join the fun!
The words you choose to manage.
By signing up below,
Prepare for the overflow
Of words, one by one,
Of lines, not to be outdone,
Of stanzas, of lines stacked.
Excited for your soon to be impact.
Here's to a month of poems,
Whether 21, 14, five, or three.
All beginning now you see.
Welcome to National Poetry Month!
Thursday, March 22, 2018
TG's Poetry Challenge 2018 - Sign UP!
I initiated this challenge last year on Treasure Chest of Thoughts. Yes, I love the idea...almost as much as I love the month focused on writing poetry. The idea is to write poetry. Just that simple!
Without further ado, please read on. Won't you join me this year?
Dates: April 1-30 - Yearly
Choose an Option:
Winners!
One winner from each category will be awarded a prize!
Without further ado, please read on. Won't you join me this year?
Dates: April 1-30 - Yearly
Choose an Option:- Challenge 1 - The Epic: A poem a day...yes, everyday! You choose the topics and types of poetry you prefer.
- Challenge 2 - The Sonnet: A poem every other day (evens or odd) and write at least 14 days this month.
- Challenge 3 - The Limerick: A poem at least five times, for you are just here to have a good time and learn about yourself as a poet (aren't we all, though?)
- Challenge 4: The Haiku: Three poems...as short as you would like them, for you just prefer to dabble a bit and want to attempt this challenge.
Winners!
One winner from each category will be awarded a prize!
How to Sign UP:
Sign UP below in the comments by giving your name (first name is fine!) and a link to where you will be publishing your poems.
OR
Post a link in any TG Poem Post (I plan to post daily!) in the comments, being sure to include a link to your blog. Add another comment when you have completed the challenge.
I look forward to your endeavor and the spirit behind the challenge being met.
Good luck!
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