In case anyone is wondering whether I'm sticking to my goal of one poem a day on "Write your Life!" I assure you that I am. Here are more of them.
Othello, Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Shakespeare.
Heroes, villains,
Othello, Iago,
Still alive at Navy Pier, you
Bring us love, suspicion, jealosy to
Let us know that times may change, but
Human folly, hatreds
Still infect us,
Shakespeare.
Spring Ahead
Time change.
Spring ahead, so
Reset all clocks one hour
To be on time for that meeting,
Important date or key appointment, if
Time really matters much these days.
Let's hope this move will bring
Real spring, real warmth,
Time change.
Tax forms:
Mystery blanks,
Paper, on disk, on line,
Demanding, frustrating, unclear.
Adjusted gross income, deductions, tax,
Terms and payments, unknown details.
Somehow I cope; I must
Master all those
Tax forms.
Seeking Spring
Sunshine:
Cheerful, tempting,
Good to see, sign of hope
That ugly winter soon will end
Its hold on all of us who live and work
While dodging ice or staying in.
We need your light, your joy,
Your hope of spring,
Sunshine.
Routine
Routine.
Just volunteer,
But needed, welcome work
To stay connected to the world
Where people walk and talk and do their jobs.
Relaxing and writing are good
But still I need to have
Your discipline,
Routine.
Seductive Candy
Candy:
Tempting. Too good.
Chocolate, caramel,
Peanut butter, almond, raisin.
Bane of teeth, producer of fat, best friend.
How convenient to buy it,
Calling me from each shelf.
Must resist it,
Candy.
Copyright 2008 by Marlys Marshall Styne.
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