Poems to Share

Playing cards and you draw an ace.

No smile and keep that poker face.

No way to tell what cards you may hold.

A poker face gets you Texas Hold ‘em Gold

Watching their faces, are you ready to bet?

Let them wait and watch them really sweat.

Let them wonder how many chips you are in for.

Hold that poker face and you are going to score.

Bets are down, deal and watch the cards fall.

Question for you, did Poker Face take it all???

Is there a dream line from last night to keep

Maybe I should toss them and go back to sleep

What was the dream line I wanted to write about

Now I’s awake, all those lines are in total doubt.

Some dream lines can be challenging and bold.

Others I think about are plain, outdated and old.

Maybe that creative dream line of mine took flight.

Maybe in the morning, keep writing until I get it right.

Another idea, a brainstorm or maybe nothing at all

Soon you will learn if the good stuff gets a curtain call

Aches and pains, those with achy knees can relate.

Shorter steps, watch your balance, you compensate.

MRI, x-ray, another scan, schedule another test.

Sometimes, you just sit and give your knees a rest.

There’s only so much motion an achy knee permits.

And every day as you age, you learn brand new limits.

Every day, you check the forecast, if it shows rain,

The forecast for your knees, expect a little pain.

CBD cream, pills taken as you prepare to face the day.

Now you treasure the walking days of yesterday.

Have you been part of the heart-to-heart talk

Does a scene touch your heart on a nature walk

Now Valetine’s Day with a BIG heart on display

How often do you touch your heart when you pray

If you draw the Ace of Hearts and you may win the game.

False words when you cross your heart brings you shame

Speaking from the heart should always set you apart.

Best is when the lady of your dreams steals your heart.

Years ago, we exchanged vows and wedding bands

Today, we still walk through our life holding hands

Still so much love to share as our fingers intertwine

Walking anywhere, at any time, your hand in mine.

Valetine’s Day, birthdays, and every day of the year

Walking, holding hands of the one that I hold so dear

Sometimes, holding those loving hands is not by chance.

As we both believe in that old fashioned thing, romance.

I try not to sound like a childish brat

When I proudly exclaim, I can do that

Friends issue a challenge, a friendly dare

The competitive nature for me is in the air

The dare to get on stage and sing a new song

I can do that and no lyrics will be sung wrong

B Ball time I will sink free throws to win the game.

I can do that and maybe claim a little fame

Know that upping your game may never be risk free

You say, I can do that, now others will say show me.