Every four years
We gain a day.
An extra 24 hours
With which to play.
It happens in February,
But never in May.
What will you do
On this Leap Day?
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Winter Wanes
The sun's up earlier
And stays out longer.
Winter weather's waning,
spring's momentum is stronger.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Dog Tired
Dog ran,
Dog hiked.
She came along
When we biked.
Dog's tired,
Dog's pooped.
Off to bed
She is scooped.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Catalog Shopping
Shiny, bright,
Pictures delight.
Colorful clothes,
Sandals reveal toes.
I want silky shirts
And flowy skirts.
And flowy skirts.
Order now online.
Package comes - divine!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Troubled Tennis
swing
miss
bounce-bounce
run
fetch
pounce-pounce
swing
hit
smack the net
it takes hours
to finish
a set
Thursday, February 23, 2012
I'm Alarmed
I'm alarmed to find
my clock
won't wind.
I'll be late
for my fortune,
for my fate.
I'm alarmed.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
A Blob of Clay
A blob of clay
Pinched and molded,
Shaped and folded
In such a way
In such a way
Can become
A turtle or whale,
A bunny or snail.
A blob of clay.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Fat Tuesday
If Tuesday is fat,
Is Wednesday lean?
Then is Thursday nice
And Friday mean?
What about Saturday
And Sunday?
If they are fun days,
What does that make Monday?
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
I Didn't Forget
It's already night time,
The end of the day.
How did that happen?
Time got away.
I didn't forget
To write my poem.
I needed to wait
Until I got home.
The end of the day.
How did that happen?
Time got away.
I didn't forget
To write my poem.
I needed to wait
Until I got home.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Guard Dog
Pup guards
With a stare.
What's going on
Out there?
Movement,
Bark!
Creatures
In the dark.
Beware!
With a stare.
What's going on
Out there?
Movement,
Bark!
Creatures
In the dark.
Beware!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
To Do List
My to do list
Keeps me on the
Go, go, go.
I have to get stuff
Done so I don't
Slow, slow, slow.
For my homework
Assignments I have to
Read, read, read.
For my craft
Projects I have to
Bead, bead, bead.
For my piano
Lesson I have to
Play, play, play.
I am so tired I wish
For the end of my
Day, day, day.
I want to
Have nothing to
Do, do, do.
Instead my
To do list just
Grew, grew, grew.
Labels:
bead,
Bridget Magee,
craft,
homework,
piano,
play,
read,
tired,
To Do List
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Depends on the Day
On weekdays
I get up late.
Missing the bus
Is my usual fate.
On weekends
I'm an early riser.
Up with the sun -
Which is wiser?
I get up late.
Missing the bus
Is my usual fate.
On weekends
I'm an early riser.
Up with the sun -
Which is wiser?
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Dual Celebrations
A balloon,
A flower.
Chocolate
I devour.
Valentine,
You're so sweet.
Tonight will you
Massage my feet?
Plus Arizona is
100 years old today.
Our statehood we celebrate.
Hip-hip-hooray!
A flower.
Chocolate
I devour.
Valentine,
You're so sweet.
Tonight will you
Massage my feet?
Plus Arizona is
100 years old today.
Our statehood we celebrate.
Hip-hip-hooray!
Monday, February 13, 2012
BFF
Watching movies,
Eating cookies.
Going for a run,
Life is always fun.
Life is always fun.
With my best friend.
Happy Birthday to my BFF, Joe Uhlik!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Awake in the Night
I was wide awake
For most of the night.
Not from a loud noise
Or a nightmarish fright.
I just kept thinking
With every turn and twitch,
I wish I could find
My brain's "off" switch.
For most of the night.
Not from a loud noise
Or a nightmarish fright.
I just kept thinking
With every turn and twitch,
I wish I could find
My brain's "off" switch.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
A Delicious Bowl of Poetry
Poetry
is like
a bowl of ice cream
with
generous scoops
of
delectable language.
Smothered
in
gooey rhythms
and
decadent rhymes.
Sprinkled
with
humor and emotion.
Savor it
often and out loud
to avoid
brain freeze.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Bad Day
I had a bad day,
Everything went wrong.
I missed the bus -
I showered too long.
I forgot my homework,
I had to sit next to Stu.
My experiment blew up,
Got gum on my shoe.
Finally today is over
And I am home with you.
Hugs and a bowl of noodles
Help me face tomorrow anew.
Everything went wrong.
I missed the bus -
I showered too long.
I forgot my homework,
I had to sit next to Stu.
My experiment blew up,
Got gum on my shoe.
Finally today is over
And I am home with you.
Hugs and a bowl of noodles
Help me face tomorrow anew.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Cold Sneezon
I'm achy,
My hands are quaky.
I'm sneezy,
My breath is wheezy.
I'm hot,
My nose's full of snot.
I'm sick,
I feel like ick.
*Godda dissue?*
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Hide and Seek
When I play
Hide and seek,
I stay hidden
And never speak.
Around the couch
I like to sneak.
I stop occasionally
And steal a peek.
The game is long
If my foe is weak.
I give the game
A little tweak.
I creep behind Mom,
Nothing creaks.
I yell, "Boo!"
She always freaks.
Hide and seek,
I stay hidden
And never speak.
Around the couch
I like to sneak.
I stop occasionally
And steal a peek.
The game is long
If my foe is weak.
I give the game
A little tweak.
I creep behind Mom,
Nothing creaks.
I yell, "Boo!"
She always freaks.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Fashion Trend
I grope in the dark
For something to wear.
I grab a shirt, some pants -
Any combo, I don't care.
I zip waiting for the bus,
And tuck during the ride.
I'm fine with my clothes
Until I hear a comment snide.
"Hey what did you do,
Get dressed in the dark?"
All the kids stare at me
Before the bus can park.
I look down at my outfit
And see what they see:
Stripes, plaids, and polka dots -
A fashion emergency!
I hold my head high and say,
"I chose this outfit for a reason.
Matching clothes are boring,
Mismatched is IN this season."
Stripes, plaids, and polka dots -
The next day it's all you can see.
Mismatched kids everywhere,
All thanks to little ol' me.
For something to wear.
I grab a shirt, some pants -
Any combo, I don't care.
I zip waiting for the bus,
And tuck during the ride.
I'm fine with my clothes
Until I hear a comment snide.
"Hey what did you do,
Get dressed in the dark?"
All the kids stare at me
Before the bus can park.
I look down at my outfit
And see what they see:
Stripes, plaids, and polka dots -
A fashion emergency!
I hold my head high and say,
"I chose this outfit for a reason.
Matching clothes are boring,
Mismatched is IN this season."
Stripes, plaids, and polka dots -
The next day it's all you can see.
Mismatched kids everywhere,
All thanks to little ol' me.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Post Game Assessment
The game is over,
One team won.
No more football -
The season's done.
The commercials were
The highlight of the game.
The football parts
Were boring and lame.
One team won.
No more football -
The season's done.
The commercials were
The highlight of the game.
The football parts
Were boring and lame.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Washing the Car
squirt
spray
car is wet
I like to play
soapy
scrubbily
car is clean
I am bubbily
sprinkle
water
car is rinsed
wet daughter
wipe
rub
car is dry
I'm in the tub
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Full Time Artist
I color in the morning -
Before I even eat.
I draw in the evening,
I doodle on my feet.
I sketch and draw all day -
Especially at school.
Everyone but Teacher
Thinks it's pretty cool.
Before I even eat.
I draw in the evening,
I doodle on my feet.
I sketch and draw all day -
Especially at school.
Everyone but Teacher
Thinks it's pretty cool.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Groundhog Predicts *
dirt
hole
tunnel
peek and see
shadow on the ground
groundhog predicts spring's arrival
* This poem is written in the Fib poetry form. Not fib, as in a little white lie, but as in the Fibonacci sequence. The syllable count by line is 1/1/2/3/5/8.
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