Thursday, April 15, 2010

napowrimo: april 15



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Dot Hearn said...

Late Spring
by Dot


Outside my window the dogs lope through my yard and
into the neighbors with
children's screeching giggles bouncing off the fence
my tomato plants sprout in the mini greenhouse
on the window sill
the sun shines
a breeze wanders through the open back door
carrying the recently mown grass, ornamental cherry blossoms open just past their prime
and the hot oil from the next door neighbor's kitchen.

The tea kettle's whistle turns my attention back to the stove
where its steam rises up to the fan
turning the black metal into a foggy gray
My tongue can already taste the Earl Grey tea,
my nose inhales as I twist and pull open the paper bag and drop the tea into my cup, fill
it with hot water and open
the refrigerator door.

I take out the pint of half and half
and put a tablespoon's worth in with the tea.
Lifting the hot cup to my face I inhale again
the smell of contentment.

April 16, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Deb Scott said...

eye exam day
by Deb

my turn for the little room
questions answered
symptoms explained
the liquid squeezed in
pupils expanded beyond
the limits of comfort
my eyes taking in
all this light
it is too much for me
so much light

i have an inablity to be
too directly in a strong glow
without pain
or at least discomfort
and many take this as
a sign that i am
unhappy or
depressed or
ungrateful or
unappreciative
of light

that is not my truth
i love the light
i know it is a gift
giving us life
i just can't sit in
it's direct flow
my eyes take in too much

April 16, 2010 at 1:36 AM

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