spring break

spring break comes to a close
everyone's tired, as the
fading light grows

kids outside, yelling
living up the last day
all thoughts dispelling

that in a short time
they will resume studies,
chores, and back to the prime

source of their bane,
though necessary it be
they will likely all gain

a new appreciation for
the summer break and all
it has in store

monotony

over and over
again and again
one day repeats
and repeats again

over and over
again and again
when do you think
this circle will end?

another rhyme

it's time
for another rhyme

how do I find
a word I have in mind

to say just what I want to say
and put down a thought for the day

just type whatever comes to thought
and hope that it makes sense when sought

saving money

people talk all the time
of ways to save
a nickel and dime

while saving money is
important, some tricks
seem to miss the prime

way to save; it's not
to cut the cable package-
but to do without all the time

don't eat out, don't spend
so much, that seems to make
more sense in the meantime

forced rhyme

what to do
when out of rhymes

is it worth it
to spend the time

just to make sure
that each line

has the right meter
to follow the chime

considered a man

time waits for no man
or child at that fact
something I just witnessed
that has nearly taken me aback


leaving childhood behind
and now considered a man
is more than this mom's heart
can fully understand

but both looking back
and looking ahead too
is helpful and fun-
I hope all your dreams come true

peace and quiet

this day and this night
are both filled with
peace and quiet

These are the times
I often yearn for
hearing only the chimes

This can bring peace
and solace too
and sanity and release

These times are needed
though few and far between
so when they're here they're heeded