I should know better than to stand and say, “Today, I rule the world, once and for all!” Because the world will smirk and say, “Okay, Remember: what you know if it is small. “You don't know famine, hunger, war, or need; Privation isn't something you've endured; What makes you feel you're qualified to lead … Continue reading February 17: Situational Irony
Month: February 2014
February 16: Taking Over the World
Today, I put my hand into the air To say, Yes! I would like to be the one Who makes a difference in this whole affair, And those who do not know me will be stunned. For though, at times, I'm glad to do the part That no-one wants to do because I'm able, When … Continue reading February 16: Taking Over the World
February 15: On Coriolanus, Bethany, and The Elixir of Love
On Thursday, an immortal voice was heard; On Friday, a contemporary one, On Saturday, an opera absurd, But filled with gorgeous music, verve, and fun. Three works that have completely different tones, But even the historic tragedy Shares story arcs, some key thematic bones, And caustic wit with the dark comedy. Though you may laugh … Continue reading February 15: On Coriolanus, Bethany, and The Elixir of Love
February 14: For My Valentine
The world is full of flowers for the day At intersections pop-up tents will sprout And underneath the desperate can pay For roses so their mates won't go without. But flowers, teddy bears, and chocolate hearts While pleasant for a day, cannot compare To kindnesses that set my love apart And seem to me ubiquitous … Continue reading February 14: For My Valentine
February 13: A Grate Sonnet
In days of your, there lessons were quite strict, And everybody knew witch word to use. But nowadays yore likely to be tricked By homophones in writing you peruse. Such errors have become ubiquitous: Its pointless trying to call each instance out- Your likely to be called punctilious Or worse, to feel a moment of … Continue reading February 13: A Grate Sonnet
February 12: Concerning Haiku
A poem that has fourteen rhyming lines Without a turn is not a sonnet, true, And syllables, if carefully designed But lack a cut, do not comprise haiku. The forms, distinct, share one important trait: A change in tone dividing discrete parts. Instead of lines that basically conflate, Contrasting concepts fresh ideas impart. So if … Continue reading February 12: Concerning Haiku
February 11: Pollen Good Time
An arching pine, bedecked with pollen cones, Invites the birds was well as curious fingers. Though it may make some sneeze when it is blown, When touched, the gold corona rarely lingers. Upon a limb a tanager alights, From twig to twig the clever sparrows dart, Distinctly they arrive with colors bright, But counterfeit goldfinches … Continue reading February 11: Pollen Good Time
February 10: Bones
While navigating busy thoroughfares, It's always a fortuitous surprise, When someone notices that you are there And has the confidence to meet your eyes As if to say, “I see you are like me, A person who is patently aware That people hide within humanity, But can be found by those who look with care.” … Continue reading February 10: Bones
February 9: Free Time, or Lack Thereof
It's been so long since I had any time That wasn't promised to a type of work, At first such freedom seems a thing sublime, But then I wonder if I haven't shirked Some task that I've forgotten, it's as though My brain is so accustomed to the load, That when it goes from overwhelmed … Continue reading February 9: Free Time, or Lack Thereof
February 8: Uniformity
In any group that wears a uniform, A number of disparities you'll see, As some are souls who don't like to conform, And others who transgress unwittingly. Some men forgo the recommended vest, And ladies' skirts don't hide their patterned hose, And to be fair, the handbook's not expressed A ruling on rings in the … Continue reading February 8: Uniformity
Libby Weber 