MY BED

As I labor over 

assembling my bed

my hand caresses that

600 count thread
I remember and I miss you 

and with that being said

I wish I could kiss you
on this heavenly bed!

"My Bed" RS2012

THANK YOU

That day

I was going to work

my weather was gray

my boss

being a jerk!

I get a phone call

Micheline

who is that?

Some mystical being,

I am sure

you can bet!

and then.....

Books here

and binders there

our backs hurt from sitting

I swear!

Information overload

and

teaching us a bunch of stuff

when does that woman realize

enough is enough!

These last weeks have been

really hard

away from our kids

and loved ones

being apart

Michelene,

what an 

amazing journey 

this has been!

We thank you

from the bottom

of our heart

without you

   really

we would not be

this smart!

You brought us together

and this bond we have formed

will last forever!

           "Thank you" RS2012

Always

With tears in your eyes 

knowing, your heart quietly cries

I stand by and solemnly watch 

as you place him with a gentle touch

and say good bye this final time.

With tears in my eyes 

my heart quietly cries 

for you my son 

and how hard it must be

to loose your best friend 

thinking your heart will never mend

thinking your life came to an end.

I love you 

son of mine

and know over time

your heart will mend

and you will remember your friend 

always!

"Mister" RS 2012

After posting this I realized I had to clarify this. Thomas's cat of 7 years passed away last night. His name was Mister, he was an American longhair.  We, a bunch of animal lovers had found him at Smith's in Glendale. After a great debate we decided that  I was to take his to the Humane society on my way home. Needless to say he never made it there. He was a curious, loving cat and everyone, even non cat lovers were drawn to him. He was one of our family. He is greatly missed!

For granted

You

once were enchanted

now why

do you take me for granted?

Once

we almost dated

now why

do I feel almost hated? 

Once

I felt blessed

now why

do I feel distressed?

Once

isn't it pathetic

my heart was attracted to

you almost magnetic.

                      "For granted" RS 2012

Forward

My heart 

once

turned to stone

does not 

want to be alone

Anymore

so now

I will go forward 

I must

because out there

surely

is someone 

I can trust.

"Forward" Rs 2012

Content

I thought I would never mend
but somehow today
I am content.
"Content" RS 2012

Today

How fortunate I am
to have all this
and today
I am in total bliss,
to realize
I love my kids, my house
my pet and it is more
than most will get.
"Today" RS2012

Dearest friend, by Marcie Motley

My dearest friend

Your words so sad

I hate to see my friend UN-mend

they come and go

but we warrior women fill our hearts

with stones.

Because one day

we will find someone 

to make out hearts unwind

until then

we muddle thru

and now I send 

a hug to you!
                                   "Dearest Friend" by Marcie Motley

Ben

Ben
You are
so awesome,
such a great young man!
You step in when I am in need,
always ready to do a good deed.
I feel like I have won
calling you my first born son!
                                          "Ben" RS 2012

Demand

Oh my,
how could I live without you my dear
you send my notes and make everything so clear.
Today your screen broke my heart
it's not your fault, but still, it hit me like a dart.
I demand from now on you only send
love notes for me or you will not mend
from the disaster that is going to fall upon you
I have insurance,
trust me,
I won't even be blue!      "Cell Phone" RS 2012

Revenge!

Its 5o'clock in the afternoon today

I am keeping busy to keep thoughts of you away

I am talking to my best friend

on how I can make my heart defend

on what is coming, I am sure of

knowing its going to give my soul a shove.

I glance at the cursed cell

I see your missed texts and I know 

all over sudden,

its going to be hell*

on what I am about to read

surely is going to make my heart bleed.

I read your words and I am stoic

my friend cries for me 

I try to be heroic.

Assuring her that I am just fine.

I start drinking that delicious wine

I had saved for a night to be

but now I could clearly see

you just set my heart cruelly free.

How dare you 

to blame my kid

he is innocent,

how could you,

lord forbid!

And further more how can you say

that you love me, 

forever

REALLY? 

You sure think you are so clever!

How easily you broke up with me

when all of us know that there was 

another she, that you now screw

I hope she rips your heart out and you

wish you had one new.

"Revenge" RS 2012

*really, 13 texts to break up, ON A TEXT!. Who does that?

The End

To &%$#@$&!

At last it is finally done

I saw it coming 

you were on the run,

from this life we could have had

and about that, I am really sad.

Can not believe 

about how it went down

surely, I am going to wear a frown

my smile, it will be lost for a while.

I could swear and cuss,

but I will go
without a fuss,

knowing how it is going to be

when finally I find the one,

who is willing to commit to me.

                            "The End" RS 2012

BROKEN HEART 2

Can not get out of this funk

you made me feel this way,
you freaking punk!

How come in ones time of need,

there is no one there to share

your heart bleed.

Tears flowing on to no end

gosh, will my heart ever mend?

"BROKEN HEART 2" RS 2012

BROKEN HEART

I was happy once

being alone

not believing in love

my heart made of stone.

Now I look back 

at the day I let you in

I believed in love

was ready to begin.

Now my heart bleeds

dejected.

My soul is affected.

Distressed I look back

at what I should not have done

Really?! 

what was I thinking

you'd be the one.

                               "Broken Heart" RS 2012

Doormat

Who,
do you think
that I am
a doormat?
that you think
you can
tread all over me
you cruel man!
"Doormat" RS 2012

Kitten

Kitten


your coat so soft and basking in the sun
you look like you are having so much fun

my face, at night you bother with licks
knowing you wake me up gives you the kicks

I swear you have the loudest purr
when you sit in my lap and  I pet your fur

you jump from the roof top to the tree
my heart jumps watching you so free

the snake you killed and brought home last night
sure gave everyone a big fright

Your sure were an unusual find
at work no less, thanks for being so kind
"Kitten" RS 2012

Standoff

Clearly,

we can see

we are lost without

each other

don't you agree?

 

We are at a crossroad

neither wanting to give

or showing our feelings

why can't we just live?

Both of us hurt by

what happened and took place

we hide our feelings

just trying to keep face!   

Not realizing that when

this silliness comes to an end

our hearts will be the ones

which will certainly not mend. 
                  "Standoff" RS 2012

P

Oh what a woman it takes to be with "she"
you take care of the kittens and live life
struggling and pretending to be fancy-free

You love her yet "she" wears you bare
and most days lately,  you are ready
to despair.

Your solace is helping those in need
and most of them make you cry
I wonder sometimes if its for yourself
indeed!

You are a friend we all cherish
without you we would definitely
wither away and perish.

"She" will wake up,
      some day,
I hope and pray
so both of you can enjoy
the essence of life together in peace,
wouldn't it be fun
OH BOY!
                         "P" RS 2012

Help you

I can not believe

the love I feel

for you and you only

but now, somehow,

I feel lonely

in your time of need

you push me away

and you will not share

the demon inside you

that is ready to despair

you want to bear

the burden alone

and I am in agony

how to reach you

and your heart,

now,

turning to stone

                                                    "Help you" RS 2012

Asbach

You funny faced, striped friend

we love you and we depend

to bark at strangers and to growl 

even the mean man in the backyard

how you made him howl!

You bit him when he trespassed

as he jumped the fence without

being asked.

You let the kids climb your back to

no end, sometimes I wonder if 

you will ever mend. 

I come home from work and know 

who happily awaits, even when 

you stole food off our plates. 

Your stubby tail is always wagging

you are one four legged friend I don't

mind running behind
and you me dragging! 

I will always love you and buy you treats

and look forward to more chasing

you, down the streets.       "Asbach" RS 2012
 

My friend

This is for my friend Paula, who is there for me when I call upon her.  She is a Psychic and we call her abilities "wowo". I love you, MEAN IT!

A  valuable friend you are indeed

you are there for me when

I cry, am upset and plead.

How lucky I am 

to call you my friend,

the love I have for you,

trust me, I can't pretend!

Your "wowo",

some make fun of,

but I love when you speak to 
creatures

cats, dogs and even a dove.

I cherish when,
you speak to me late at night, 

you even forgo sleep 

just to listen to my plight!

You are beautiful 

inside and out

and I love when you scold me 

even when it makes me pout! 

Pity those who can not call 

upon a friend, 
like I have,  

it almost makes me bawl!

                              "My friend" RS 2012

Goodbye, by Shauna Struckle

There is a gal we call Renata, 
who leads the way when we don't wana.
She throws the load and counts the holes, 
now she thinks she needs to be a gonna.


We wish you luck on your promotion, 
just never forget the store with the backroom
full of broke concrete an commotion.

The customers we all adore, 
the office you never had,
the vendors, how you made them mad.

You made all our customers smile, 
especially 
on the international isle! 
"BYE" By Shauna Struckle August 2011

Fragments

I am reduced to fragments

Even you can see

I am lost without you

Don't you agree?

My mind is in havoc

Even you can see

Impossible to break

the spell

you cast upon me!

The pain you have given

Even you can see

From your charm

...Eventually...

I have to break free!

                 "Fragment" RS2010

Go AWAY!

You

nauseating narcissism

you smothered me!

You

conceited insolence 

you controlled me!

You

egoistical worship

you debilitated me!

You 

overconfident conceit

you crippled me! 

You

are rotten, sleazy,

revolting,horrifying, 

despicable and vile. 

You had me wasting away, 

I bid you goodbye. 

               "Go AWAY" RS 2012

 

ARE

You are

My hero, 

salvation and avocation.

My rock

consolation and confirmation.

My muse

deliberation and contemplation. 

My love
vous et vous seul!
"TERRY,Again" RS2012

Finally!

How exhilarating it!

Yet many I will miss!

How utterly unexpected!

Seriously? I got elected!

"FINALLY" RS 2012

I wonder

The first time I saw you, 

I adored you,

and wanted, 

all that you are.

The first time I kissed you, 

I wanted you,

and craved, 

all that you are.

The first time I held you, 

I desired you,

and cherished, 

all that you are.

Now I sit here and wonder 

why you could no longer,

love me,

and all that I am.

             "Terry2" RS 2012

AGH!

You unspeakable demon

I have to let you know

I am all beat up and

start to see you, so corrupt.

I am ruined and wrecked

and yet I grovel

just so the next day

I get beat down again,
isn't that novel?

I used to love you

but now I see

you,
the demon,

only want to use me. 

                           "AGH"RS 2012

Breathe

Does it hurt....

The pain coming upon you

are you wallowing in it

or are you trying to alight and

evade it

Breathe....

breathe freely and let life in

exhale the sorrow that burdens

inhale the love that is given

respire all the hate brought

                                                      "Breathe" RS2012

Mousie's Hair

Of your hair I am so fond,

all straight, long and blond. 

You want to look like "Tangled", 

why do you use scissors and make it mangled? 

I brush and brush to make it shine, 

yet you use mud and make it look like grime!

I send you to school all nice and pretty, 

why do you come home with hair all gritty?
                                                     "Mousies Hair" RS2012

Lillian (2)

Just a normal day off from work, trying to clean up and entertain Lillian as she is a  destructive force, so my efforts are not futile. *Pumpkin, our 7 month old kitten & ^Asbach, our 3 year old boxer.




Little Lilly,

how come you are so sweet

from your tangled hair 

down to your webbed feet.

Like a tornado you tear thru the house
leaving trails of destruction 
just like a tiny mouse.

Your imagination lets pink ponies 
run free and kitten* lets you rejoice

with exhilarated glee.

Barbies you dress up and adore

and dog^ chews them up 

and we have to go get some more. 

One of your favorites is that dog blue 

and you make pretty pictures

with scissors, paper and glue.

Dora is one of your best friends

delicioso and swiper no swiping!

we have to pretend.

Mud, of course, best self made

so you can drag it in the house

and make a pancake.

I adore and love that little girl
just never forget
the little girl I am raising

is a handful you bet! 
                                                        "Lillian 2" RS 02/2012

Oh SNAP!

You are my....

source of luxurious delight

reminiscent of a sweet kiss

my growing desire as I embrace 

your velvety smoothness

My affection and fondness growing

I relish in your lusciousness

your amplitude is morally amiss

yet sinfully I relish in your opulence

as you melt and burst into my mouth

Am I able to go another minute

without you? 

My infatuation, adulation,

My one constant that is always

eager to please..... Chocolate 

"Chocolate" RS 02/2012

Joshua

Gloriously he wears his armor
Engineered like metallic sheathing
Desperate to not never
Ache, Bruise, Despair, Rupture
Again

Heroically he wears his armor
Shelled like an animal
Frantically to not ever
Grieve, Mourn, Weep, Wound
Again

Never to be reduced to
fragments or feel abject again.
                                   "Joshi" RS2012

Maddy

As I watch you...
Standing there with your tousled hair
You make me think of how
These (beings) create ruinous damage
Straining on your benevolence
Leaving you despondent
              "Maddy" RS 02/2012

Lillian

February 15th 

Let me set the stage:
Lillian my almost 5 year old going on "I know everything better", found the stash of candy. It is 10:30 p.m.and she is bouncing off the walls. To keep my sanity I write poems. This is what I came up with for this situation!


Lillian
Happy girl-
 why don't you sleep?
Your mother-
 is tired and ready to weep!
Happy girl-
 why are you awake?
Your mother-
 is weary and ready to break!
Happy girl-
 Why don't you dream?
Your mother
 is exhausted and ready to scream!
Happy girl-
 why are you climbing a wall?
Your mother-
 is fatigued and ready to bawl!

Happy girl, tell your mother you are
ready to see, Princess Bubblegum in
dreamland, please do it for me!
                                                  "Lillian" RS 02/2012