July 1st-6th, 2014

July 1st, 2014

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Ode to a Morning Bun

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Oh how you glisten~your tender coils

dusted in sugar~sparkling like treasure

I did not create you~but I adore you

mindfully savoring you~first feasting my eyes

then uncoiling your sugary cinnamon heart

nearly endless spirals of buttery deliciousness 

sweetly melt on my tongue~such culinary delight

devouring you~bite after luscious bite~HEAVEN

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#2

Ok, so I have a confession to make

I am addicted to books~always have been

this thought crosses my mind this morning

as I am searching shelf after shelf for a title

and no, I am not one of those organized 

people who keep their shelves immaculate

everything catalogued or sorted by author or title

in my defense though I do have to say this

I honor my books~giving them forever homes

just ask my poor husband who builds the shelves

and has moved them more then once in years past

they are also kept  in nearly pristine condition

well the new ones anyhow~no donkey ears here

which means no bending the edge to mark a spot

face down~causing broken spines~a cardinal sin

no doubt this habit was handed down to me

via my Dad the bibliophile who trained me well

he encouraged both the habit and proper care

probably a bit of OCD involved~fussing over books

Dad of course also suffered from this illness

blame it on DNA~both the habit and cherishing

knowing very few readers in my neighborhood

spares me from being laughed at for sending care 

sheets home with anyone who wants to borrow 

in a way that's a relief ~no worrying over them

being used as coasters or mistreated in other ways

but I digress~another fault of mine I am afraid

now~to add to the overall confusion I am also

in possession of a large collection of eBooks

most were free or greatly reduced~how does one resist

this of course really complicates the matter terribly

as I now never know anymore~do I have it 

on the shelves or is it hiding in a digi reader

this means that my habit is totally out of control~doesn't it

so why do I not feel guilty~but merely annoyed 

with my slovenly ways of record keeping

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July 2nd, 2014

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Dainty golden finches

bathing in the fountain

diamond droplets twinkle

#2
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Morning Delight

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Wide eyed she stands
curious yet cautious
watching my approach
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Only steps away
she's perfectly still
trusting~peering at me
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Our eyes meet
her gentle soul
shines brightly
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From the heart of the rose
her twin appears
spotted coats so endearing
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Stepping out daintily
together they cross the street
out into the open field

July 3rd, 2014
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Such an unlikely pair~Day Flower overtook Hydrangea
nearly obscuring her~yet still her tender pink blossoms shine
I let them live side by side~separating them would only
leave Day Flower feeling blue~so shine on you two
gently hold each other in this tender embrace~thrive!!!

July 4th, 2014
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Brilliant fire works
no stars~just stripes
bold color salute

July 5th, 2014
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Hanging night laundry
under Luna's watchful eye
she will be gentler
then her cousin the sun
the bright burning one
who shows no mercy

July 6th, 2014
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Dashing Casanova~splendid in his velvet vest
challenging to capture as he eagerly hurries along
rarely settling ~his quest~spreading love generously
humming along~landing~ravishing~sipping
leaving ruffled beauties in his wake~such a cad
yet loved by all~who can resist his furry charms??

Ten Words
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Golden floral highrise
fly in buffet
nectar on each floor