So as you travel the highways working through congestion,
Can we assume that local speed limit is only a suggestion?
You drive the speed limit and stay in your lane.
Other drivers give you the look, you’re not sane.
And the cars speed by, late, never a doubt.
Of course, there are no patrol cars about.
We hit the highways for any holiday getaway.
Are the speed limits there for us to obey?
Stay out of the left lane, if you drive too slow.
Are there really Rules of the Road, we should know.?
Mother’s Day 2019
Florence and Pearl were so different but alike in the bond and love they shared with family. Either very vocal or quiet and watching, you just knew that they had your back at all times. Mother’s Day in a few days and thinking of both of these loving mothers.
I remember my mother and my mother in law.
Family love, they had the best you ever saw.
Sometimes, just a look and you know what they meant.
They have that talent when there’s a message to be sent.
Maybe it’s their child’s voice that a mother hears.
Never be surprised at what reaches her ears.
No matter what you did or truly deserved,
A hot meal was always waiting to be served.
A warm hug, a loving smile, a kiss on the cheek.
They are all yours, every day in the any week.
Test Take Two
In order to determine what next
We are playing with a poetic text.
In order to determine what steps to take,
There may be some mistakes we will make.
Plan to keep everyone in the know,
Progress always seems so damn slow.
There Are NO Words
In front of me, is a Peace Lodge bracelet.
A symbol that I hope everyone will get.
There are words from long ago,
With meaning that all should know.
What happened to “ Live and Let Live”
What extra meaning can I add and give?
Who has given the guns the illegal right,
To determine who will not see tonight?
Why should our children live with this fear?
Work together to make these headlines disappear.
New Blog Site to Share
With some help, we have a new blog site and poetry web site to share with everyone. It is still a work in progress as I learn how to navigate all the new options. I would appreciate comments and suggestions. I may reach out to some of you to verify that I still have the correct email address.
Thank you for the interest in reading what I have to share. I am always touched by your comments
Safety On Our Roads
With all the police officers that have lost their lives and the numbers increasing, I want to offer a reminder to all who drive on highways to be more aware of your driving habits. No verse is going to change everyone but perhaps one word or line will make you stop and think when you are next on the interstate or local roads.
We salute those who make our highways safe for everyone.
Watching, helping and patrolling until each day is done.
It is past time for all of us to do our part.
No more texting while driving, be smart.
Slow down, move over when you see flashing lights.
Use more care when driving on the dark rainy nights.
We can all be more courteous when on our highways
Watch out for workers on those construction days.
When in doubt about your ability, don’t drive.
Please work with us to keep all officers alive.