by Susan McElroy | Mar 18, 2021 | Poem
I wonder what he’s seen that I will never gaze upon Across the rolling fields to mountain tops beyond In his mind’s eye, the colours bright and swirling The shapes, the shades, the black, the white Is it ever just that simple when he stares into the night Through...
by Susan McElroy | Mar 18, 2021 | Poem
This is second nature to me, this stepping into thin air Feeling nothing beneath your feet. No solid ground To hold you up, to banish all despair No. Nothing but space on every side – and up and down No hand holds, no parachute, no railings, no rope. A universe...
by Susan McElroy | Mar 14, 2021 | Poem
‘Twas a hot summer day about mid-July When Santa stretched and let out a sigh. The elves has all left – gone to the beach And taken the booze – all but the Screech. So the jolly old fellow unscrewed the cap And after a swig, lay down for his nap. But he tossed...
by Susan McElroy | Mar 14, 2021 | Poem
One, two, three, fourFour directions to chooseFour roads to travelFour strong winds refuse One, two, three, fourFour Bobbsey twins readFour leaf clovers foundFour years old ahead One, two, three, fourFour young Englishmen arrive Four quarter notes adoreFour magicians...
by Susan McElroy | Mar 14, 2021 | Poem
What if every night was Christmas Eve and everyday was Christmas? What if all the lights were twinkle lights and shone across the sky? What if reindeer flew beyond the moon and children danced in circles Around the tree all trimmed in gold with angels set on high?...
by Susan McElroy | Mar 14, 2021 | Poem
A morning walk through boughs and branches My steps on earth where nature dances Have slipped me carefully into a mixed Bouquet. Wild sweet peas line a tilting pathway Petals hot and pale pink in turn sway Amid the cornflowers blue and bright Brazen. Crouching...
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