by ST, revised May 2023 Seasons “He’s going through a stage,” is all that need be said, And so say they all Of all a child goes through: Innocence, importance, and impudence Are played and played again– By parts and turns–authority’s role Varies as protector, tyrant, friend. Seasonings Then learning, earning, and making, And stirringContinue reading “Seasons, Seasonings, Seasoned”
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Spring Haiku & Limerick
by ST, early 1990s & today Spring Haiku Plump Spring rain drops plop On rich brown or green earth drop Yellow daffodils up pop. Green Limerick We all like a touch o’ the green: By bank it’s a-growin’ & flowin’ in streams! Accounts do account, Amounts do amount, But then we awake from our dreams.
Pumpkin & Mouse: a parable
by ST, mid 1980s A pumpkin among many in a pumpkin patch, a mouse with a crust of bread to pack; each thought of the other but little or none; the mouse scurried by trying to get things done, the pumpkin sat stationary: content to just soak up sun. But someone knew how great aContinue reading “Pumpkin & Mouse: a parable”
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