While on unbroken paths today I roved, Persuaded by a minor injury, I found myself within a sunny grove, Whose eucalyptus contemplated me. I paused to meet one's eye, and there I found That to the trunk small mirrors had been fixed, The joints and knots now winked, and all around Reflection, art, and fancy … Continue reading January 13: Reflections
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January 12: An Unlucky Charge
A playoff loss has brought our seaon's end, And while it would have a joy to see Not just one quarter's worth of scoring trend, And penalties and sacks the other three-- The onside kick was thrilling, our success Rejuvenated fan and team morale. The turnaround caused Denverites distress, Was Mile High now a lucky … Continue reading January 12: An Unlucky Charge
January 11: A Sonnet by Hildegard, Überdachshund
I survey my kingdom, bushes, grass and trees, My eyes are keen to catch the slightest twitch, My nose is primed to catch scents on the breeze Like me, the Feline Menace is a bitch. For when our borders daily I patrol, And I flush out the hissing, fluffy foe, The Idiots in Charge think … Continue reading January 11: A Sonnet by Hildegard, Überdachshund
January 10: Calypte anna
Whilst wandering between my workday tasks, I paused upon a pavement near a tree, And squinted through its leaves as if to ask Just who it was that chittered thus at me. And perched upon the loftiest of twigs A hummingbird, afluff in coat of green, Magenta scarf, and iridescent wig, Demanded the location of … Continue reading January 10: Calypte anna
January 9: The Prince
From squalid soil a shriveled sapling sprang, Which grew into a convoluted tree, Whose listless leaves from blackened branches hang, Its twisted shape compelled the birds to flee. It gave no shade or succor to the tired, And bore no fruits or flowers on its limbs. Abhorrence and disquiet it inspires, Except in those who … Continue reading January 9: The Prince
January 8: Marine Layer
Outside my bedroom window was a blank; Familiar hidden by a fallen cloud- In its embrace all noise and sunlight sank, To sleep beneath the insubstantial shroud. I yearned to run outside and gladly fill My lungs with thick, rejuvenating haze, To breathe the silence and the morning chill, To pull my mind from its … Continue reading January 8: Marine Layer
January 7: Cornelius
As energy within covalent bonds, Electrons joyful in an orbit shared, Until reaction forces them beyond, Their current state, relased into the air-- Thus love between two beings, when at rest, Gives comfort to the pair who share the tie, In giving self, each partner is twice-blessed, For even when the time is right to … Continue reading January 7: Cornelius
January 6: On Public Transportation
Sometimes, when buying groceries in a store, And, after waiting patiently in line, One customer between me and the door, A register will open next to mine. Annoyance sprung from that pales in compare To helplessly observe across the street The bus on which you are a frequent fare, Depart, its tail-lights flashing your defeat. … Continue reading January 6: On Public Transportation
January 5: Onomotopoea Sonnet
Drone. Ribbit. Humm-- Bark! Woof! Sniff! Baying howl! Crunch-Crunch-Crunch. Snap! Crash! Rustle! Dash-Dash-Dash! Pant-Pant. Sursurrus. Swallow. Silence. Growl. Crunch-Crack! Snag-Rustle! Squelch-squelch! Hurk! Ker-splash! Rush rushing; Murmur, Hissing, Gurgle- Thump! Gasp! Dripping dribble! Moan. Ka-CHUNK! Ker-BLAM! Whizz! Tchick! UH! Sprint-sprint-sprint! Snag! Bump! AIEEEE! Scrunch! Cough! Gasp! Rasping. Wincing. Slam!-- Clasp. Hoisting. Squishing. Gasping. Whew! Honk honk! … Continue reading January 5: Onomotopoea Sonnet
January 4: Sonnet for Giovanni
Famliaris as could ever be, A hundred thousand years from lupus split, Beloved canis, lying on my knee, Whenever in my domicile I sit. Your wee black nose, more sensitive than mine A millionfold, and dichromatic vision, Developed for the hunt, these days malign, Most frequently to sirlion steaks and pigeons. I know that the … Continue reading January 4: Sonnet for Giovanni
Libby Weber 