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”
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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”
Valentine’s Song
Little hearts And paper flowers, Express my love, At every hour. In the park And arm in arm We stroll serenly, Till evening’s charm. The sunset’s tint, Of pink hues Make the day’s end, One to choose. And if love is A foolish thing, Then I would want A song to sing. A song ofContinue reading “Valentine’s Song”
Treasure Hunt
The search for Sunken treasure, Made up of Valuable gold coins, Precious diamonds, And glittery jewels, Brings one to Ancient maps Which represent The many voyages Of Mighty Schooners And pirate ships. So, too Does the Hidden resting place Of great chests Be 10 paces From the tree And be marked By an “X”. OnlyContinue reading “Treasure Hunt”
Haiku
Smoke curls skyward bound. Red brick chimney reaches up. Warm feet by fireplace. Each poem is written by myself unless otherwise noted. Every picture has also been taken by me, on my walks around Port Coquitlam. Spring will be here soon, I promise…
Karen Hein Poetry 