The Snowflake Chronicles

April Poems

1

I caught spring fever,
restless and dissatisfied
it's still cold outside

2

Friday afternoon
a cloudy day in Vegas
dreaming of childhood

3

It's workout Wednesday
a beautiful day to walk
out to the alley.

4

writing on Monday
morning a necessity
starts the week off right

5

it takes time to write
it takes time to do housework
make a to do list

6
Morning Weariness

I tossed and turned all night
listening to strange noises
that would wake me with a fright.

I am weary of sleeping on the couch
watching the reflection of headlight
off my apartment walls.

I overslept and feel rushed,
but I wait patiently for coffee to brew
so I can start my day off right.

7
Spring Gratitude

Today I give thanks for the spring
and for the birds that sing.

Today I give thanks for the vegetables
that lay on my kitchen table.

Today I give thanks for the sunshine
which makes me happy in springtime.

Today I give thanks for the oak tree
whose leaves cast their shadow over me.

8
Haunted

Fragments of last night's pain
haunt my mind,
as I as the important question:
What did I eat
to cause this episode?

Fragments of last night's pain
haunt my memory,
now the question arises:
How can I feel so good this morning
when I was in such pain last night?

9

Monday afternoon
I purchased a new broom
To sweep my apartment clean

10
April Winds in Las Vegas: A Haiku

April winds are blowing
Scattering pillion and dust:
Where are April rains?

11

Oh, my Beloved!
I open my prayer book:
Praise and gratitude.

12
I Need a Day off

I need a day off
to recharge my batteries,
to walk in the park,
to visit my mother's grave,
or to take a staycation.

I need a day away from the house
to sit in the park,
to people watch,
or to go to the mall
for some retail therapy.