That shiny, royal blue, ’92 Toyota Tercel Fresh off the car lot Gave me many years of freedom. She and I went into the belly of the USA With just a map and gas. Many nights I rested In her cramped front seats: My home when I couldn’t go home. There were rules about comingsContinue reading “My Blue Friend”
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Line Up At London Drugs
I’ve got what I came for: Cover-up, cat food, and My weekly mags. Now, Which line to choose? Tills 2 and 6 are open. It would be smart To go to the smallest line up But then, I look at till 2 And the first person has Fifty or sixty Tid-biddly little things To ringContinue reading “Line Up At London Drugs”
Endless Universe
The galaxy looks milky when seen through A high-powered telescope from earth’s sphere. The particles spinning out in our space Are a cloud of dust and materials. These are created from exploding stars Pipping, and popping into existence. Asteroids and shooting stars zoom around Colliding with other heavenly bodies. The planets have little moons orbiting,Continue reading “Endless Universe”
Busy Little Black Ant
Busy little black ant under your heavy load, Where does your steady trail take you? The tree’s roots are where your family lives. Colony teamwork has built a network of Winding tunnels and gaping miniature caverns Far beneath the ground. There, you raise little rice-like eggs That are the next generation’s Diligent members of theContinue reading “Busy Little Black Ant”
How to Answer the Ringing of the Cordless Phone
To answer the ringing of the cordless phone Is like having a bumble bee stuck in your hair. When the phone rings with a Brrrinngg, You first need to find the receiver. Once located, press talk, Hold the handset to your ear, And with a cheery “Hello!”, greet the caller. After your time together, BidContinue reading “How to Answer the Ringing of the Cordless Phone”
A Silver Faucet
A silver faucet Bursting with a warm Stream of clear liquid Saturates My dry, straw-like hair. I add Bubbly shampoo And Creamy conditioner That lathers Into a cleaning frenzy. The mixture froths And all the bad stuff That smells like Stinky socks Washes down the drain With a greedy gulp. As a fluffy towel DriesContinue reading “A Silver Faucet”
The Alligator Teeth Keys
My alligator teeth keys Jingle metallically And flip the lock mechanism Of my well-oiled deadbolt With a clankity-clink. Controlling the entrance to my Individual and private space, The lock offers Solid security Against pesky prowlers and Other unwanted visitors. Left to lock And right to open, The powerful turn of the Alligator teeth keys WelcomesContinue reading “The Alligator Teeth Keys”
Grandmother’s Stew Pot
Grandmother’s. They come from an era of crocheting and knitting. Skills that my generation Labours to learn. Maybe because grandmothers didn’t have TV’s or computers Is why they perfected these crafts. Grandmothers are also legendary For their family dinners That they create from scratch. Todays cooks use shortcuts And try to mimic down-home cooking WithContinue reading “Grandmother’s Stew Pot”
Seeking Perfection
The perfect day Starts with The perfect moment That your Perfect smile Brightens up Your perfect eyes. And The perfect words Come out Perfectly As Time ticks With Perfect precision Into the Perfect ending Of a Perfect night That leaves me feeling Perfectly In the most Perfect way. I have found Perfection. I am aContinue reading “Seeking Perfection”
Night Out
The elegance Of luxurious dinners And marvelous shows, Allows us to dress In our finest As we sample The nights’ Entertainment. The company Is stunning And charming, As we take Our time And Prolong Each moment. The enjoyment And perfection Of an evenings’ Outing, Makes the blessing Of time spent Together Into a memory OfContinue reading “Night Out”
Karen Hein Poetry 