Fish or Flowers

When the order of things is 

1 ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 

and so on….

but the time of things 

does not match the order, 

how to make sense of it all 

just do what needs doing 

ignore #2 to answer 

the phone when it rings, 

accept a sudden appointment 

because 

it has been too long a wait, 

push #3 aside to make room 

for the laundry

from the dryer, 

put #1 to the back of 

the order of things. 

It is not my order but an order 

I have yet to envision ~

my fingers, my feet and my heart 

seem to know differently.

“Deep in human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe 

that makes sense, But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.”

~Frank Herbert, Dune

Relief on a Spring Day

Glistening ice on 

curbs and sidewalks

crumbling snow against 

curbs…..and sidewalks 

run off crossing corners

drains hidden beneath ice pack

sun warm and bright ~

relief on a spring day.

“Spring is far more than just a changing 

of seasons; it’s a rebirth of the spirit”

~ Toni Sorenson, author

Discussion

Maybe not or maybe so 

a decision hard to make 

when opinions from all sides 

push like gentle pins 

until I feel like closing 

my eyes and ears when 

discussion has swept 

sanity and civility from the table

The moral of this story is to 

keep quiet, step back and 

just decide 

according to what’s right.

“I’d rather lose an argument than get into 

a long discussion in order to win it.”

~ Rafael Nadal, tennis player

The Whole Show

Damn! I missed the Oscars. 

Entertainers entertaining us

and themselves. More than 

that they are honouring each 

other past and present. The 

glittering gowns and colourful 

ensembles are attractions, 

but it pleases me to hear the tributes, and gratitude poured out lavishly. Not just for the actors that work to entertain us all, but the people behind the cameras, lights and costuming; 

directing, cinematography, set design, writers and musical scores; Honoured as well are those that have passed in 

the previous year from all departments 

behind the making of films throughout their careers. 

The dark threads of cynicism and politics 

weave its way through the glitter and gratitude. 

A bitter sweet part of the whole show.

“We must find time to stop and thank the 

people who make a difference to our lives.”

~ John F. Kennedy