29.7

Cheers to a lifetime
Of dedication to a cause
A steadfast work of ages
That makes all take pause

Now we salute a colleague
A friend and mentor too
Who saw us all just starting
And taught us what to do

We'll drink a cup to you tonight
And wish you well upon your way
A new beginning awaits right now
And we've come to mark the day

What are you doing today?

How easily a day can change
When least you think it will
A small little deviation
Can really cause a thrill
But even when it all dies down
The truth remains the same
And reliving the events later
Is a often a very pleasant game

Fossil

Millions of years have gone by
And now you see the light again
Though ordinary in your time
You are a marvel to our generic eyes
A miracle of fossilization
Brought down to us through the years
A privilege to hold you in our hands
Knowing that with you
We close eons in our planet's history

Grind

Blocked by a silly filter

From posting what I need

Not like it's illegal

Or a grave & serious misdeed

Just a fun little outlet

For what's on my mind

But the higher ups have decided

That for us it's just about the grind

No new words

I know I have been lax

With the words in this past week

But who could blame me

When there was such adventure to seek? ;)

I was away, now I'm back and there's plenty more to come! :)

Fly Away Together

Let us walk across that bridge
Into a metal bird
Let's fly away together
To places of which we've heard
Let's form some splendid memories
While we've still got the chance
Let's enjoy the music entirely
While we're still at the dance

Try again

We are aggrieved to say the least
When after all, we came in peace
No apologies for this last outburst
But then again, it was not the first
We're sorry now, to have tried
Yet we now no longer have to hide

Communicating Adolesence

I've lost count of how many ways
I've tried to get through to you
I held on to a belief that I would know
But I've realized now that it was silly
To assume that I'd be able to connect
When things have changes so greatly
But in the end you are still you
And one day you'll understand

Riddle

Something borrowed and something blue
When faced with the future
It can be daunting when new
A twist of destiny that can resolve the past
But only if understanding that things cannot last

Gathering

Cooking up a storm
For all of you coming over
We're happy to host you all
As it's been ever so long
But as the meats brown
And the vegetables steam
We must remember that
In all of our busy-ness
This is the first time we're gathering this year
And this really is a shame

Phases

Loving you in all your forms
Praying for this phase to pass
Knowing that such things
Likely will not last

Choices

Decisions, decisions! But what to do?
Shall I purchase the red or blue?
Or what if I forgo the tried and true
And try something just altogether brand new?

13

Another season has gone by
A baby no-more, it makes us sigh
A young lady now standing here
Starting a new, exciting year

Here and now

A brand new look for another year
We've moved beyond what we hear
Now we accept that we're all together
Let's enjoy the the now, it won't last forever

Presence

I know that you're there
Even if you do not care
I love that you're around
Creating all this beautiful sound
A world without your presence
Would lack an important essence

Six today

Happy birthday my shining star!
We're so glad for what you are
A smiling soul to fill our days
With laughter, hugs and silly ways

Immortal? Really?

Never have I ever
Heard of such a thing!
Wishing for forever
Has a caustic ring

No one should really
Want for more than this
Unless its for eternity
In a state of oneness bliss

Sick bunny

Bunny is sick, she's not feeling well
But inside she's hopping,
She's got no time to dwell
On upset tummies or feeling way too hot
She's got games to play, pictures to paint
And it's hard getting her to stop
Even just for a while so her body can heal
Forcing a nap is a really big deal!

Yes, it's hard getting a little one to slow down - even when they're sick!

Changes

How life changes
in the blink of an eye
All we plan and do
is nothing more than try
We control nothing
although we believe we can
Since all is clearly fated
a part of a bigger plan

Dreamland

A heaviness rests on my eyelids

Pushing them downward 

Sandy grit burns my eyes

Reddening them for the world

A misty fog settles in my brain

And the world seems to recede

My body is saying that it's time to sleep

But it's only early afternoon

The battle wages on

Every day a struggle 

Until the torpor passes

And the clouds leave

And the clock starts to tick. Again