Forest River Journal
Poetry Philosophy Reflections Essays
Friday, February 29, 2008
Hard Day At Work?
Boss yells at workers
"Increase Productivity!"
-no increase in wage.
Copyright 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Snows Scenes #3
Shoots protrude from snow
Telling us they are still there
-and want to be seen.
Copyright 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Under Pressure?
For two nights running
I stayed up to meet deadlines
-returns decrease.
Copyright 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
What Was Your Favorite Toy?
A lost Teddy Bear
Lays on a busy sidewalk
-waiting for someone.
Copyright 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Looking For That Lucky Shot
Searching negatives,
Masterpieces filed away
-forgotten shots.
Copyright 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Break A Leg!
Actors come on stage,
Bringing us another world
-we can forget ours.
Copyright 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Baseball Season Coming Up!
Like Mickey Mantle,
I played catch with my father,
-using old catcher
mitts
.
Copyright 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
O For the Summer!
Freezing wind whips face
Even though the sun is out,
-no tanning today.
Copyright 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
A Vacation Already!
Children wander town,
Exploring mischief and fun
-school vacation week.
Copyright 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Where Is The Oldest Part Of Your Town?
Standing in North Square,
Centuries flow together
-to the left and right.
Copyright 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Hold On The Exterminator! It's the Year Of The Rat.
From the booth window
I saw it chewing on scraps
-then look up at me.
Copyright 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
A Child's Bedtime Haiku
We read many books,
Of adventure and romance
-now time for the dreams.
Copyright 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
No Going Back.
I looked at the Past,
And saw a distant country
-laying in ruins.
Copyright 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Here's Your Brain. Here's Your Brain On Apathy. Think About It.
Get involved with a campaign! Vote! Make your voice heard!
While you still can.
Follow the Leader!
We'll know if you're not with us,
-keep quiet, don't look.
Copyright 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Blessed Are Fridays, For They Come But Once A Week!
Looking out windows,
Going to distant places
-what are %#*@ jobs for?
Copyright 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentines Day To All! (and especially to a certain mother and daughter)
I was in the booth
When you first kissed me and smiled
-cupid's arrow struck!!
We made paper hats,
Papa colored a red heart
-To his valentine .
Copyright 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Next Time Your Out On The Town...
Flashing neon light
Promises hot black coffee
-urban oasis.
Copyright 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Every Moment Counts!
Why spend so much time
On what could have been, but is not
-so much to see.
Copyright 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Unusual Weather Lately?
First sun, then comes rain,
Again sun, then a snowstorm
-weather carousel.
Copyright 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
When A Teacher Is Also A Friend.
You were my mentor,
I wish I could hear you now
-so hard across the years.
Copyright 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
It's The Weekend, Time To Boot Up!
Our minds draw blank when
memory flees into cracks
-passing through brain's sieve.
Copyright 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
The Trashmaster
On trash day each week,
I collect all the treasures
-I'm king of the mound.
Copyright 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
A Black History Month Haiku
Toby followed stars,
Walking through fields and back roads
-to the promised land.
Copyright 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Lent Begins
Ash on our faces,
We repent our sins for weeks
-craving chocolate.
Copyright 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Ready For Lent...But Not Just Yet.
Mardi Gras Parties:
Parades, drinking, and sick days
-Ushering in Lent.
Copyright 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
A Superbowl XLII Haiku
Superbowl Sunday-
We throw parties and drink beer,
As dog pees by door.
Copyright 2008
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