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Haiku #373 🌞 🌺
Sunshine and fresh airVibrant flowers everywhereDissipating cares
Haiku #364
The pathway’s clear of debilitating debris, it is all on me
Haiku #353
On the other sideOf a little exerciseThe grass is greener
Replete
Just give it another squeeze Extract that last ounce of energy To get all that you need Then relax in 230°
Moving Forward ~ #Poem
Sometimes you have to start over To appreciate what you once had In order to get everything back While learning to move boulders Resist temptations of let’s pretend Sweep expectations under the rug Stuff fears in the closet with a shove Organize thoughts into neat little bins Although they’re my burdens to carry I’d ratherContinue reading “Moving Forward ~ #Poem”
Singing In The Rain 🌧 ☔️
The ominous clouds were swirling an’ whirling As we set out on this cold, dark dreary morning Winds howled out a treacherous warning All elements of nature urging us not to go Whether it was stubbornness that showed Our routine wouldn’t simply fold against the cold About halfway through we really knew The forecasts andContinue reading “Singing In The Rain 🌧 ☔️”
Freedom
I’m tired of being a slave to the fat Its weight always holding me back Consequently, I am taking this path Hoping to find my freedom at last As I get my health back on track Leaving nothing in life to chance
What goes up, must come down
It’s not a race, so set your own pace One step at a time, choose your days All I need is once or twice a week To know that I will begin to achieve Again, and then go to places I forgot Wondering why it was I ever stopped These aren’t the prettiest city viewsContinue reading “What goes up, must come down”
Sedentary
Silently working against us Every hour of productivity Spent with physical enemy Zaps all the mental energy Without any of the pleasantries Defeated army of office butts Sitting on fast growing asses Deciding to take off the glasses Moving through sticky molasses Until the stiffness passes 30-minutes a day won’t be enough
Spring Foward Into Night
I’m not afraid of the dark I get an early morning start Sacrificing my fitful sleep To beat the California heat When all is still tucked in bed Getting their snooze on instead It’s calm and quiet till I walk by With my shepherd at my side Waking up every dog in sight Activating theContinue reading “Spring Foward Into Night”
Sweet Luxuries
Mind-blowing bubblegum kisses stretch across the distance Streaking across the evening sky to dance before my eyes Wrapped in raspberry blue purée at the end of the day Surgery, sweet luxuries keep me moving my feet There is always beauty to be seen, it’s our duty To recognize by being open to simple meaning AcceptingContinue reading “Sweet Luxuries”
Winter Sun
Seasons do change Growth tends to slow Yet greenery remains Alongside the road Mongrel at my side Familiar worn path Even measured strides Helps me to relax Bright blue skies Warming my skin Valued golden prize Shines deep within Ready and able Thriving today Always thankful For another day
Jurupa Hills
I have made my decision To tackle the difficult hills Climbing with acute precision Remembering how good it feels Heart pumps vigorously with joy Lungs expanding full of breath Great outdoors is what I enjoy Living a new life, beating death
Gone Hiking
29 of 31 OctPoWriMo Sunshine and fresh air Scenic wilderness hiking Trails lead the way up Dirt crusted earth breathes with life Trees stand strong and tall with me Cooling autumn breeze Absorbing pure oxygen Kisses on my skin Revitalizing organs Lifting suffering spirits -Tanka
Hitting The Pavement
20 of 31 OctPoWriMo Taking the first step A battle I fight daily Warring with myself Ridiculous Excuses Won’t subjugate me today ~ Tanka ~Pinterest, source lovethispic.com
Mopey Mop Tales
Standing against a cold darkened corner, he stood stalk still looking across the garage where a tornado of human destruction was all that remained. This couldn’t be happening. It had to be a flashback from all of those chemicals used every time he got out. He knew better than to submerge him self in deepContinue reading “Mopey Mop Tales”