The sheeting nimbus, redolent of rain, And crowns of cumulus turned fiery rose Beneath the wispy cirrus entertain- Illuminated structures that compose A sunset of confusion, all ablaze, With altocumulus in fluffy grids And cirrostratus fading into haze- The sort of thing Occam's Razor forbids. And yet the sky and I are of one mind … Continue reading October 30: Dreams and Schemes
Month: October 2014
October 29: A Change in the Weather
When one is pounded by a hurricane Awaiting the arrival of the eye While buffeted by wind and soaked by rain, Enduring for the promised calm nearby, It's quite dismaying when that longed-for peace Fails to arrive and callously implodes, An unexpected hurricane's surcease Chaotic, savage thunderstorm forebodes. But weather cannot be controlled by yearning, … Continue reading October 29: A Change in the Weather
October 28: Observation
As families dependent on a member Whose work, at any time, may call them in, Regardless of the time and day remember It's not the date; it's what's observed therein. An anniversary may see delay Until it can be nicely celebrated And any gift, regardless of the day, Will be enjoyed and much anticipated. Observances … Continue reading October 28: Observation
October 27: Poor Me Syndrome
When naps are insufficient to restore One's equipoise and sordid things enthrall, And each contentious point makes one's pride sore- The calendar illuminates it all. When copious caffeine gives one the shakes, From snide remarks it's harder to abstain, And twaddle seems to have the highest stakes- The calendar endeavors to explain: Daily routines obscure … Continue reading October 27: Poor Me Syndrome
October 26: Simple Gifts
“Ask: it shall be granted unto you,” Is something I was told when I was small. Internalized through song, I therefore knew That wanting was sufficient wherewithal. I quickly learned that it was perilous To yearn when perspicacity is lacking, As those who listened could be querulous And wear when one anticipated tacking. Philosophers would … Continue reading October 26: Simple Gifts
October 25: Putting It Together
The sitzprobe for the first time let us hear The contribution we choristers make And how in scenes of drama we appear To underscore precisely what's at stake. Tonight's invited dress, our first time through Without a pause and for a friendly crowd, Plunged us into the darkness without view, But we with great perspective … Continue reading October 25: Putting It Together
October 24: Table Read
Today, I tried to see if I was able To write a sonnet in a new location, Specifically, our humble kitchen table Upon which we enjoy games and gustation. One might not think that space has an effect On whether one can do cerebral work, But here desire and habit intersect, And it's enough to … Continue reading October 24: Table Read
October 23: Fangirl’s Progress
My seven year old self would be amazed To know adult me met C-3PO, Sat at at his feet appearing pleased but dazed, And then sang backup for him in a show. Obsessive teen-me, Disney superfan, Would envy adult me as she disports While Alan Menken gives notes on a plan To add new choral … Continue reading October 23: Fangirl’s Progress
October 22: Corvid Composition
Four ravens sat upon a branch's vee Attempting to usurp the prime position, All croaking in four part polyphony As if rehearsing for a crow audition In which their size conferred no special edge, Requiring the quartet to hone the skill That might just help their common dream to fledge- But feuds for fame are … Continue reading October 22: Corvid Composition
October 21: Still I Rose
From barren soil a tender tendril sprouted- To coax it into blooming I did yearn. What sort it was; I never thought about it- The plant's survival was my chief concern. When one leaf-swaddled bud began to swell, My joy unfurled, and in those ardent throes, I hoped my wishes blossoms would compel, And -finally!- … Continue reading October 21: Still I Rose
Libby Weber 