Did I Shampoo Already? Wait have I done this already?Oh no was that body gelI applied with nary a careOn my dwindling head of hair? And don't I usually body wash first?Why does it feel like I haven't yet?I've already been in this shower sinceAn hour ago when I got up from my bed What's … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #309
Missed Places Pyramids of GizaMachu PicchuCappadociaAurora Borealis Many of the placesI will be missingSeeing with my own eyesSoaking in with my whole being New England in the FallSnowcap Swiss AlpsChrist the Redeemer standing tallThe Amazon Forest Time's run outNot to mention the meansTo travel around and aboutBreathing living exploring Better now to say goodbyeTo places … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #308
Surrender Moments out of syncBliss obliteratingTime to punch the cardAnd get on, get on out Yet the world doesn't give You space without askingFor something back in turnSo no you can't just leave You have to stick it out orSurrender Suppress what's in youThat longs to scream outTo get your way butYou know it's not … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #307
How To Really Retire I ask what is in you?I ask what is in me?I'm struck again and again byWhat often we don't see That which lies within usIs more than what the external showsWhat you used to do for a livingMight have prevented what you ought to know You are more than just a … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #306
i am... i am...on a bridge linking one world to another i am...the bridge tight i keep the link together i am...the link between vacant and soul i am...soul a spider playing a hyacinth my feet have wings i soar like Hermes come celebrate with me for...i...am me If you enjoyed reading my thoughts and … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #305
Drowning In...Books! Help Help Help!This is embarrassingly trueYours truly never knewI could be drowning in...books! Hardcover Audio PaperbackBorrowing RenewingOrdering ReceivingI'm on an endless winding track! I blame it on this eight week planTo help me get back on my feet againMy reading feet. Cos it's been asleepEnough! I told me. I need to "reap"! The … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #304
Do You Recognise Me, Mom? Hey Mom! It's me again.I'm sorry I don't come more oftenIt's true that you live far away Yet is a 45-minute drive really far? But you're far not just in distance MomWhen I see you it's like you're looking to meOr through me? With me? Against me?But not looking at … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #303
"Rose Rose Thorn Bud" To cultivate gratitudeStart by letting down your guardTend to your inner gardenWith a daily "Rose Rose Thorn Bud" The first Rose of the dayIs what put a smile on your faceMaybe a stranger gave you a winkOr you just won a three-legged race The second Rose is to help youNever forget … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #302
My Foosball Boy My boy has a new toyA foosball set. To whilethis school hols awayWhile we figure out how To get him a new phoneTo replace that which he no longer ownsbecause he dropped it somewhereWe (or rather he) just doesn't remember where! To get him a new pair of glassesTo replace his current … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #301
Like "300" Against AI! Like David against GoliathOr the 300 Spartans against PersiaAt the historic Battle of ThermopylaeIs our fight now against all things Claude (not Monet)! AI like Persia then Appears now to have the upper handBut that's only because we allow it300, 3000, 3 million humans! Reveal your agency! Wrestle back controlDon't leave … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #300
