Wings on fire

the end of the week; for the first time i burned my hand pouring coffee on it. a painful experience.

Cloudy and humid

cloudy dark to begin this Friday. extreemly hot and humid. yedterday we saw Tiny drunking water. usually rabbits get water from plants they eat. tough out there, no doubt. now they're talking Sunday the heat will break .

am oriel can live 14 years in captivity. that's longer than i could.

Curve in the pile

four years of normal morning silence. little movement. she waters today. we're weather warned. it rained.

Promised warming

morning we lie low, keeping out of sight. all seeping in finishing the night.

Humidity sets upon us

for the first time we felt dampness in the air decided then it was uncomfortable. we've no patience to put up with this. we've been set upon as heat enters. shake it off.

It is being said

emperaures will soar next week. near a hundred for a few days. we'll see how the earth insulates. maybe i'm off course. or maybe the house will hold resistance to the projected heat we'll find out in a few days. how hot will it get inside, will the earth protect us?

Good day beginning

little bunny is here plus a bird or two. so the day starts slowly. how about you?

Wheels on fire

rolling by on desire. we wind it up, thr road's just rough enough, our way is tough. steady now, walk the wire. sweep dust from the corner.

Will be warm this afternoon

they say it should/ will be oh so comfortable this PM. how's that. the scatter of good chatter doesn't hardly matter. raindrops patter. bunnies scater. getting fatter. titter tatter. matter hatter. sooner or latter.

Heat it up

up early and dressed to go. have a program, set to move. set to show. feeling in the groove. so much so, like the louve Puppet Show.

Slept well

no matter what i say morning crept into satisfaction. heard little in the way of noise. is dry, windy, girls and boys jumping and scurying cleaning and hurrying.

The oberlin Ohio commencement

the sky is loaded with folly line up and down. we are way jolly. light up the sky.

New force

rainfell with new force never felt relentless pounding through continious booms. quite along strong storm.

Blue and white

rolling puffys over green and silent. maybe a chance for rain. the chance is here over a probability of maybe. a breeze is rolling the bush leaves. silent - no cars or walkers

A genuine treat

the California woman picked out the best watermelon i've had in years.

Iris

the genus of 310 species. a tall and colorful flower. our yard has primarily yellow. the red are powerful all are common field flowers. weather has turned to summer. everything wants to grow.

Another solo spin

working my way back to you again. wearing the right clothes once more. keeping all going well. riding easy, it's swell.

Rise sunshine

all runs peacefully neginning our day. squirrel then robbin passing. four bunnies already; light blue, clear sky.

New day

worth every minute of it a perfect may color and temperature. light breeze, still trees. what a fine start on the day.

The best of days

line them up like this sunshine on my cheeks and shoulder warmth galour. we will take this cake bake weather. pour down rays of sun golden afternoon. cuddle up closer. toast and coffee. a little swimming. our day

Foldout in the yard to eradicate poison ivy.

most all the yard is safe. she sees spots of poison ivy. working slowly she'll spray. make the yard sFe everywhere.

Louray Gardens

quiet on the way then few customers around today. this is after planting season, that's the reason ir's so quiet here this way. abeautiful summer morning i gota say.

Dancing in the dark

swing to the beat watch the line keep it neat tap in time, happy feet. tire out, fAke a seat. working with the elite. lightly showing, together dancing tonight.

Free time

thunder once large started with nothing then begame full of rumble. so the order became simple. two now a second crackle thundering. seems mighty still in between. a banner morning of big noise. large hello today this Saturday. i think meri is making me oatmeal. it took a few wacks until i decided. but that is where i finally landed. cool and rain forcast planting and summer we wait for.

Born on the edge

we found sunshine today; starting our way with brightness. an easy beginning full of flavor, we savour these ways. so set them up, Joe. we're on the go. here are best wishes for ya. do well in California, you and all our pals, dancing guys and gals. we chear ya, keepin' near ya in our hearts, we hope it shows.

Advance advice

now that i have your attention: you know the rainy days finally ended. play a few chords and sing to it. the rabbits seem to like this place. add some brushes and color. do i have to apply it for you? jump in and start swimming. mmmhm warm water

Tagger

a quiet nisty beginning today. looks like heavy cloud cover. and this is how the day stayed.

Orange is the color of my true love’s

seven and showered. have you cleared the morn? may as well did you sleep well? what's up? glad we ran far yesterday so today's off. that's why it's still; so darn still. no movement out there. i'll be quiet.

Down ted and ali’s cafe way

went and it was closed. sign said tuesday - tomorrow. we rocketed down a hundred miles. been coming to shelby ten years. so, found 39 Diner today. coffee is good. drove by a lot of farmland. then eating bisquits and gravy. this is all you need poemwise.

Big parade

they call it that, or often this, so we shall see soon, they call it that anyway. we'll see or get by without it, sounds more to my liking

Stewardships

guide us bright all is right on the night smooth rolling

The little one

sure is fun to see speedy around never a sound expecting nothing when she appears. getting on quickly has a space to claim. seems to know her lane. keeps out of the crowd. never running loud new baby bunny.

Time of the year

relax and enjoy the weather is right the sun is bright we've seen rabbits large ss twenty-five pound pandas the warm weather will charm ya, there's nothing to harm ya. we're skidding in the home-free zone.

Working this week

got to clean places snakes hide. we know what we're cleaning for. quick breakfast at home. we have cleaning to do. listning to her, she is callm and sensible concerning the garden problems with the water downspouts. ... takes time.

Good shiney Monday

how pleasant the morning is on a crystal clear day. some clouds, some blue sky, summer is on the way.

Often time

rabbits can't be seen, yet you know they're out there. hidden in the overgrowth slipping through the green

Weak again

looks wet but i expect such seeing quietly this morning seems damp now, holy cow,let's plow into Sunday. doing our best. passing the test. stop mumbling. a day to go then we rest. i'll tell you when you can sit on your nest like a hen.

Clearest

we've a knockout blue this morn. everything in order clear down to the border. couldn't ask for more,

Waiting in the hospital.

how patient can the patient be? the waiting are has only me and a chattering tv. a bird would be netter. would be. would be.

Rocket out

into space a plenty. look for bunnies and birds; some may be around this morning calm and sunny. a beautiful blue sky day begins. quiet and neat, all is in order as it ought to be.

Made plans

called gary he and i were on vacation. lanned to meet that afternoon. got ready,called to pick him up. answers but doesn't talk. Gary ? bo response. give phone to a friend. we heard tou, Gary. are tou ready?

Sealing leaf

Sun by nine a m. Warming day. Have to make notes could remove my shoes is there rice today? now a slice of buttered, warm bread sun in the yard hits hard. sharp, warm shade. the leaves drifted down the drain then were stuck there good bread she made. Cat watches to learn. they talk bread. enough said. dog Ted finishes piece.

Our sea

 

See the seaside

Our day of joy

Friends and family on the shore 

Sure paints a scene to remember 

Step carefully around the shells.

Sip a coffee you carry along.

A lot of people. Sure are.

Vegan shoes

No animal was harmed In the making of my shoes. had salad and some pizza. sunny, warm; took a drive, saw lake Skinner. day went well. Catherine drove us. saw around these parts.

A day follows the other

 

On a bench overlooking the ocean

a beautiful view on a Tuesday morning .

Gerry and I talked and sat out watching.

Seeing the natural order of all.

A good way to pass time and easily visit.

Don’t figure/can’t told

 

How where I am

Pacific Ocean scant wave sounds 

Leaning waters

Waves wash me

Middle seat on a packed airplane

 

Too much like life.

Preps complete

 

Two days to go, we’re ready.

Have clothes in order.

Are you seeing the daffodils lining the way?

They’re spring to summer reminders.

So are the white blossoms.

Maybe when we return the warmth will have begun.

Just hoping. That’s reasonable.

Meanwhile we’re checking everything again.

It’ll  be good to see everyone.

Soak it up

 

All day piles of rain tumble down

Make yards and fields crowded with water ponds,

You know it’s better than snow around,

Seems rain is the way to go.

In an early morning rain

 

Kept me covered, over my head

Into quiet warmth so cozy 

Thoughts turn to California 

So fine, dear friends 

Coming up.

Day after total eclipse

 

A new kind of quiet pervades this area.

Relaxed and rebuilding this lot we occupy.

Rain all week, practically flooding is forecast.

And I’m looking at morning sunshine 

Afternoon has cloudiness covering us completely 

Eclipse in Cleveland

 

Half sunny in the morn.

Half clouded.

Six hours to go.

Strong shadows under bright sun.

Afternoon is unpredictable 

Avocado at home.

 

Our seed is a three year old tree.

Living in a large indoor pot.

Watered and put in the sun.

Looking content.

I almost said happy.

There are days like that.

Figuring again

 

We will see how the sky develops

As we prepare for two days away

To get here in game spirit

Line full the bleachers for emotional chanting 

Keep with high spirits 

Bursting filled with joy

Half clear, some bright

 

One speeding car, on a quiet morn.

 Was damp some, lately.

Had a dream or two

On a mostly quiet night.

Slow going

I rose first.

In a while she’ll rise then

She’ll do coffee 

Lighting the way

 

Still as it is the eclipse is near

A few days to and unpredictable weather ahead.

Just when quiet seems the norm

Days like this are more still.

Unexpected in the whole.

Run on

 

Here in the middle

Our week is string

Wrapped in bunny talk

The divide appears softer

The heavy threat calms all

We have a chance to turn around 

So prepare now foe either way.

I had this right in my head,

typed wrong and lost it when I looked.

should have looked many hours ago.

About now firecasters

 

About now, right this very moment

Forecasters are turning their heads away,

Looking for a good movie to watch 

Because no decent eclipse will be available 

To be witnessed  on the eight day of April in these parts

Or anywhere hereabouts, I do so verily 

Tweed pattern

 

New shoes fit fine, look good.

I want her foot happy.

Now morning clouds set to clear.

Give us an all-right day.

Eclipse clear we’re talking 

First off to Tajour, dentist-man

.

Tomorrow Into April, the fourth month

 

Been turning looking for rabbits

All around the yard they roam.

Not so predictable as before

But coming in unexpectedly.

A once in a lifetime eclipse is coming back,

This time straight down our street.

Just need a clear ten minutes.

We have a week to worry for an open sky.

like a dream come true

 left my beret in Finney Hall

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

called this morning to say i left my derby

then called back to say its a beret.

 

last nights concert featured a

great mezzo soprano and piano

then player on a stand-up bass made in 1741

then came in the rest: trumpet, drums, accordionist,

an unknown instrument from Brazil,

 

this entirely gave and got a "wow".

a top-line jazz and classical performance by all.

everyone took solos.

artists accomplished as is possible. 

surprised i didn't get cold feet.

they knocked my socks off

Clear sky

 

Starting regal

high  above the seagull 

soars an eagle.

from the field below is heard the lonely, baying beagle.

Without notes

 

Last night I had it planned.

Meri watched five jumping rabbits this morning.

They’re more organized than we are.

John Keats 1795 - 1821

The Protestant cemetery in Testacio.

Ode to the poet.

Wet early

 

Already rained hard this morning.

Will take my pills and start the day.

Sleep carried me through dreamland.

I’m set for rabbits in Spring.

Monday again

 

While still cold

Near the end of March

Toast is tasty 

Sky is mostly blue

The day seems heating to wonderful 

I’ll bargain we’re going for a good one.

The eclipse may have its day.

A break

 

Taking it easy because it’s Sunday again.

All is going slowly 

Later today we’ll have an idea

How it went, what we need to do.

Covered white

 

Day begins quietly coated to the hilt.

Every branch and stem to be seen .

The padding silently fell

Reaching every spot, missing 

Not a dot

Good Morning nearly Spring 

Come hearty before us.

The time is right;

Mend spring

Orion fur finder

cast over the rolling waters 

On the dawn of a new day

A Welcoming for all into springtime.

You and I included 

Keep running in shadows

Been waiting

 

Doctor Ta jour today for me

Back again and pleased to see Seif.

He’ll check me up and out.

Happy for his work I  am.

Matching on

 

The corner is lit

Having a small fit

Outsized and charging 

With lights on low, pleasant.

Showered and cleaned 

A dusting of snow last night

Passing on to spring 

As soon as we can

For us all 

Standing together 

Swim or

 

Sometimes the alterations decorate

Well in a room

And on the wall.

We need a car with a new large interior 

Superior to what we have

Although it’s easy to get along 

With the same o , don’t chew know.

Lets decorate our way,

Way outa here.

Sailing

 

On the open sky we sail long and free

You and me in the blue 

The happy two

Smile lovingly,

How it should be.

Me and you

The happy two sailing on, and on.

Still wanting

 

All the work for Jeep.

Then I needed an agent.

Somebody made money on my work.

Perhaps another opportunity will come my way.

Although old I’ll stay sharp as I can.

On the way

 

Chris will lead the jazz orchestra tomorrow eve.

It is the session of the year every time

The groups of fifty are top musicians 

Well rehearsed and ready to perform.

I‘m anxious for the air to be broken

at Finney Chapel in luminous harmony 

Sandro died in Calci;

Giacomo got a new heart valve in Trestevere.

A difficult time.

City fix truck

 

Large Red lights on back

Very bright. Two yellow spinners on top

A circular brush on the street below front bumper

Much mechanical groaning noise five minutes not moving 

Then all is gone

Looping by

 

In the sky today 

Birds circling land on the wire

After the other 

Hardly staying, only testing their morning wings.

See what brings, what sticks

In  their ritual of new flying tricks 

To remain a while they shift belly weight to balance 

Schedule followed

Keeping on the mark to start

Behind and the initial spark

When dark has parted

My intentions have begun 

Across the sky of blue

Welcome day, I’ll follow you

Sunny rain

 

Didn’t happen.  Rain came, swept in.

Sun remained behind clouds.

Two walkers were poured upon 

The weather will swirl in predictions 

We’ll have to wait to see how it goes.

And that’s a prediction you can depend on.

Nothing novel

 

Cloud cover sans moisture 

We tolerate the heavy grey

Days like this until relief

Think the last of winter will be brief 

Completely still as we look out.

Nothing moves.

Not a fresh breath breaks stillness.

Not track of hooves

People get ready, song by Curtis Mayfield.

I asked to write with him 

He said he writes alone.

Curtis mayfield  1942 - 1999

9:53 a car went by.

Caught up

 

A Wednesday and fog some.

A bluebird out in front, kitchen side 

To see Monica this noon.

Another nothing doing day.

Will put together events 

Thinking engagements

Preparing for spring

Chance of perfection

 

Not banging one out of the ballpark.

To the wall will do if I run well.

Looks sunshiny today can you imagine.

Dandy light blue if you’re sky wondering.

 Outside is alive with cars going by case you want to know.

Too season early for green, but get ready.

I’ve off the planet wonderful on my mind.

Turn and wist

 

Shouting out good morning, New

Our dear deer I  mean rabbit was seen at dawn 

At home again where she oughter be.

A good lead to Spring.

And now she’s gone

Reality is Not what you think

 

Fold up gas pedals

Keep you alert,

on your toes.

Steady in the squeeze.

Reach out for me, Tiger.

Hold on to what you’ve got.

That’s saying a lot 

Warm then cold

 

Clouded over, though it probably means nothing

Wind picked up as forecasters predicted.

How did they know?

I said they because I think there are several.

My day

 

One of them

I’ll share with you.

No snow this morn.

Tai restaurant lunch planned a.

Been there four times,

Still don’t know what I’ll order

Or what I think of the place.

But I like Tai food, I think.

Dark start on the day

 

From the middle

Dad broke his fiddle

And he won’t play no more 

So he won’t play no more

He’s lost in the middle

Without out his fiddle

And dad won’t play 

No more 

Always was a morning Joe

Going where the women go 

And loving it

He’s got love to keep him warm

Final February week 24

 

This Sunday sounds sunny starting off

The day looks pleasant, what’d ya say?

Birds and hounds are on their way.

Stepping out in sunshine; quite a day.

Last cold day

 

A brave or foolish phrase to mutter.

Never before this early have I forecast 

an early warm spell on our way.

Caught into the calls for global warming

I know it’s early

Friday gets away

 

Fair weather day, all seems okay.

Will get done what I can.

Sky is bright, how are ya?

Working on cleaning,

Threw paintings away, 

Making room today.

Have far to go and time is tight.

Space seems at a premium.

Winter has gone away.

rainy day in February

shifting days seem ready to change

no snow and wet out.

drops glisten.

not so cold.

waking to the fact a dear friend has died.

a strong family man.

my hero.

where are we now

His son called

 

It was six in the morning, I fumbled

as I picked up the phone,

 saw his name on the readout,

He never called me before.

Got the phone to my ear.

“Hello.”

“Jack, this is Lorenzo … ”

I heard all he was going to tell me in his voice

And it shocked me.

Sandro got away

 

How could it happen

My friend Alessandro has died.

I slipped up not seeing him when we were there.

He and I knew how close we felt,

We both let our friendship slip.

This was an accident. 

Somehow we got away.

Changing days

 

Sky is light blue

Someone zipped by

No falling snow

What we have looks thinner 

Although it’s too cold to begin melting.

Tomorrow for sure we turn to higher temperatures 

. 

In from where

 

The ground is covered white completely 

Not a warning; it must have snowed all night.

 The bunnies were seen in their usual places,

Little behind three, New into one.

Here we go

line ‘em up 

 i have expressive and receptive aphasia.

how about that 

it’ll be warm out  soon

Bright on the lawn

 

It’s cold and the morning light shines golden.

The three deer have left the backyard.

Twenty eight degrees now 

Thirty two will be the high.

I think it’s cold for sleeping on the ground.

Haven’t regularly seen much of the deer

So we aren’t familiar with their habits ,

Not like our friends the rabbits 

Shine through it all

 

Keep pots and kettles clean

Dress for the occasion 

Seems you’re seen in good light

Stay happy, sunshine 

i was a fool

 

My song from the sixties came back

Along with New and Little, the missing rabbits.

Although it’s cold we’re on the right track.

No doubt we’ll fall into old habits.

Time riding well

 

How did I know I’d run

Into so many cowboys in Hollywood.

They had to be somewhere.

Like the actors  they’re everywhere

It’s hard to be a civilian and ignore them 

Everywhere you go is the thick of it.

Playing the piano in my garage-studio 

Kept me hidden away.