Shades of Green

Seeing what you have,
who you are and what you do.
Envy does prevail.

A great big thanks, a smooch, and a hug

I found out today that I posted 7th out of 36 blogs in the Best Personal Blog category for the Mobbie.   I didn't win.  But I sure do think placing in the top 10 is pretty special.  Thanks so much to all of my many followers (and even those they recruited) for voting.  It thrills me to know that what I do is so very much appreciated.

Blockers and Swatters

This haiku is dedicated to my English 312 gang.  Thanks for a great class today.

Not now or later.
Obstacles beset your moves.
The smackdown awaits.

You Like Me! You Really Like Me!

I'm so excited to share that I've been nominated for a Best Personal Blog in Maryland award (aka Mobbie).  See the link to the right?  Please click on it and vote for me once a day every day through November 9.  Oh, and do pimp me to your friends.  I need their votes, too.  I want to win!!!

Thanks so much to all of my loyal followers for supporting me.

Infinite Delight

Never will I stop
Loving and wanting you so.
We are forever. 

Well Wishes

For your special day.
Hope all is well with you, friend.
It has been too long.

Ode to the Gryllidae

You are a most ugly creature.
There is no quality about you that is redeeming.
A lesson you will soon learn from this teacher.
After which, instead of chirping you might be screaming.

Your back is shiny; your antennae are pointy,
With legs that look like inverted Vs.
You think you're so smart and perhaps home-free
As you forage your way through grass and trees.

What you fail to realize and presume
Is that I'm coming after you.
Be it with my shoe, electric zapper, or a broom--
Oh, yes!  This will be quite the coup.

Do your compound eyes help you see
The broom as its lifted high above?
With squeals by your killer of 'whoopee,'
It sails through the air like the flight of a dove.

Cricket season is high, but your death came with a thump.
I no longer hear your incessant chirping peep.
Finally, you will no longer be able to jump,
And I will be able to get my beauty sleep. 

A Glass Always Full

Think positively.
An eternal optimist
Will have happiness.