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

it could have been worse

it could have been worse
as the saying goes

and just tonight I was reminded
of such sorrows

as we watched you being loaded up
and my heart nearly froze

to see just what had happened
on the bright fallen snows

hearing of another's similar plight
and trying to suppose

what they must be going through
gives me bid to do as they propose

say a little prayer for those in need
and give thanks for what He bestows

to you and your minor injuries-
thankful it wasn't more than just blows

winter trip

climbing up
and back down again
I can't imagine the scene

of white upon white
skiing in such a place
so pure and pristine

I hope the time
will be a grand one
for all

one to be remembered
and looked back upon
with fond recall