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Confusion buzzes in my head
like a swarm of angry bees
that have lost their queen
I crave the sweet nectar
of love words
dripping smoothly from your lips
like honey off a comb
But I get
peanut butter and jelly promises
an unwelcome substitute
that sticks with dryness
rather than desire
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She danced to the music
twirling step by step
her little skirt spinning out from her body
like a toy top set in motion
Her eyes closed
lashes dark against porcelain cheeks
that were red and glowing as if lit from within
Happy go lucky
she practiced jaunty quick moves
hops
skips
bows
sashaying
this little show girl was
putting on quite a display
her joy was unmistakable
I felt grateful
for the gift of her dance
the vision of her
carefree performance
awoke a sleeping dance dragon
within my heart
I found my foot tapping
myself smiling
and soon
I too
was dancing with abandon
A little white ball
sits placidly on the grass
Taunts with its presence
dimples gleam in the sunlight
You expect
Hope
it will travel in one direction
but sometimes this impish sphere
has other ideas
As you search the long grass
for this nugget of white rubber and balata
Your mind calculates club selection
based on
angle to the green
length of grass
wind speed
uphill or downhill lie
But ultimately
unless hit perfectly
this little defender of the green
will do what it wants
You are lead hither and yon
rather than a direct route
to the targeted flag stick
Outwitted by the
wily orb
with the devilish dimples
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(This post was inspired after hearing Lemon Bucket Orkestra from Toronto, Canada. A lively, high energy performance!)
Pied Piper leads
rollicking fast paced musical experience
Overworked feet stomp
weary hands clap
day to day life is forgotten
Tambourine jangles
keeping pace with piper
violin sends notes screaming
squealing into the frenzy
People jump up and dance
unable to resist whirling dervish notes
European melodies
Accordion tunes
soulful immigrant history
lead frolicking party
Multicultural fusion of folk song
touch visceral chord
reach in and draw out inherent rhythms
playfulness
joy
Hips sway, bodies twist
primal encounter
children and adults
young and old
are infused with instinct
for emotional expression
no one can remain still
In presence of piper
people become sea of motion
bouncing
jumping
arms legs akimbo
Piper tells stories without words
there is an urgency
come now
dance now
now, now, it must be NOW
Music builds to a crescendo
Nothing matters
but NOW
This Moment!
Stale beliefs vanquished
through surrender and release
Fresh outlook arrives
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shimmering heat waves
scorch energy completely
barbecue ego
joy and giggles
laughter and fun
sunbeams feathery soft fingers
tickle morning awake
festive party hat flowers
tilt their many colors heavenward
nature’s brightly packaged parcels
adding delight to the occasion
bear hugs and twirls
feet off the ground
it’s a celebratory day!
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A mountain looms before me
I take a deep breath
exhale slowly
warily eyeing the climb
the challenge
the dare
To conquer
a gift of sweeping views
awaits
“Tell me what you know about running”
The query from another runner startles me
makes me laugh
“Put one foot in front of the other.
That’s all there is to it”
we chat
Arriving in the granite giant’s shadow
without a backward glance
my unexpected inquisitor
clearly an experienced runner
leaves me in his dust
As I embark on the imposing ascent
I contemplate my own
words of wisdom
Just keep putting
one foot in front of the other
Walls lean and tilt
neighbourhood gossips
moving closer to hear
conversations of passersby
footsteps
voices
many have been heard
Ancient building blocks
sentinels of the city
harbour untold stories
a voluminous library
compendiums full of personal narratives
about tourists and residents alike
Moon, stars, sun, rain
these hovering facades endure centuries
of eyes looking upon their eroding exteriors
some balancing precariously
some appearing to wink like a devious child
bursting to tell a secret
Patiently they take all in
fashions and styles vary
disseminated through a profusion of languages
people come and go
Walls remain
leaning tilting
moving in to hear
more of the conversations below
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Captivating spheres
iridescent rainbows
full of air
laughter
love
They bring happiness
smiles, joy
entertainment to those
chasing them
as they dance
on the wind
drift
haphazardly around
exploding with pleasure
at the slightest touch
spreading enchantment
in a splash
of giggles
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