The Bottom Line
the bottom line
means another page
nothing is over
creating a spine
chapters of passion
the strength to survive
spilling the tears
that make you ration
your ups and downs
and hopes and fears
in many forms
including the clowns
the final score
is happiness questioned
hesitant smiles
and an open door
DeaBeePea 2-28-16
Growing Older
age has not occured to me
in the years of recent past
I've been too busy yapping
and writing of topics vast
meetings and get-togethers
sometimes going fast
glasses of wine to cheer
yes, I'm having a blast
from appearances own revision
life is full of contrast
but I feel exactly the same
enthusiasm continually amassed
I've been repaired a few times
and sometimes feel miscast
but life is a theatre
I'm just a member of cast
DeaBeePea 2-27-16
Regal
standing proud
neck upheld
thousands of snowflakes
spinning a cloud
lace and drawstring
elegant and buckram
goffering iron
as the bluebirds sing
Elizabeth's colour
rejecting some cerulean
proposing what is royal
dyed in a muller
the Capulets protective
of Montague's stance
their fashion precise
superior and selective
star-crossed lovers
fate bestows
a tragedy dramatised
with throaty covers
an intriguing display
this caped embrace
lightly blanketing swans
gracious and gay
others masking stout
those arrogant courtiers
seeking fame
stumbling in gout
DeaBeePea 2-27-16
What is an Onomatopoeia?
I will start by explaining
that onomatopoeia is sort of
in a strange way
an onomatopoeia
it bends and twists
and I can hear my mind hissing
as I think of sounds
and words that aren't missing
that relationship of "opoeia"
that brings forth thoughts
of "onomat" that tap
and ring little dots
imagination spinning
and ears coming to life
sniffing for those sounds
that cut my dreams like a knife
gurgles and squeaks
accompanied by splashes
sometimes not linked
so joined with dashes
not many booms enter my head
I prefer silence and melody
dancing and hiding
and the purr of felidae
but we must rejoice
in the facts of our choice
and the juxtaposition of senses
freeing us from fences
DeaBeePea 2-25-16
Blindfolds
are they in place?
my celebrated panel
their eyes now covered
while we're glued to the channel
the moderator announces
enter and sign in please
while audience awaits
to see who is the tease
it's a voluptuous star
we hear the whistles
so the four of them know
it's a bombshell missile
she answers in accent
of Hungarian strain
to disguise her identity
and tax their brains
what's my line
is the theme of the show
and the mystery guest
is someone they know
so despite their blindness
they guess who she is
cause they know she's in town
and yes... that's show biz
DeaBeePea 2-24-16
Out of Place
If I feel out of place
I know I am in the RIGHT place
fitting in too well
a sign that something isn't swell
people who see me
for who I really am
are those who know me
as a satirical ham
but it isn't all laughs
it's a means of survival
dealing with cruelty
awaiting humanities arrival
I am never sure
about who to be
as the living experiment
continues in marquee
I like to be heard
though immodest that might be
I just feel obligated
to spread the glee
of hope and faith
in a world of kindness
it's worth the ride
to avoid the blindness
of selfish idols
and fearful hate
let's all join hands
and be out of place in elate
DeaBeePea 2-23-16
Just pull it...
It bothered him
throughout the night
that dangling thread
that was causing a fight
just pull it dear
it's driving me mad
hanging like that
and it looks so bad
I'm thinking the better of it
she said with insistence
I'm considering the consequences
taking the path of least resistance
but he wouldn't give up
he hounded her for hours
so finally she consented
in a mood that was sour
she pulled the thread
and her skirt unravelled
I'm glad I'm wearing a slip she said
or you'd be dead
DeaBeePea 2-22-16
and again?
the voice of a man
rich in dollars
his words of hatred
from stupid hollers
the red tie and hair
a trademark of dope
he'd better lose
this ignorant mope
danger is lurking
from those blasphemous words
it's hard to believe
there are following herds
it could be disastrous
the ramifications
if this man and his illness
and his evil foundations
did I hear it right
I'll have to hear it again
I can't believe it
could I hear it agian?
NO!!
DeaBeePea 2-21-16
Zalliteration
zas zthe zbig zblue zsky
zspoke zto zme
zmy zawe zwas zso zprofound
zthat ZI zunravelled
zmy zbody zfelt zsqueezed
zready zto zexplode
zinto zanother zuniverse
znever zbefore ztravelled
zin zmy zconquered zmind
zI zimagined zthat zclouds
zwould zbe za zrescue
zfrom zmy zuncertain zjourney
zbut zno zrain zor zcover zcame
zand zI zspun zout zof zcontrol
znever zto zfind zmyself zagain
zfloating zon zhorizons zgurney
DeaBeePea 2-20-16
Alliteration 3
the bee buzzed blusterously
busily being breedful
blonde-aureate and black
brightly beseeching bread
of breath so bonbon
in bursting bewailing
beautiful birth
of breathtaking blooming
DeaBeePea 2-20-16
Alliteration 2
ridiculous revengeful rancour
revolving remorseful rankling
really, risible rousing
of un-realistic reactionary repugnance
I must record responsible records
receiving radical reference
revolution my report
requisite rushing ramified
this is resolute
reflective but rank in redolence
this is my restricted recital
resuscitation of recognized rebel
but only reasoned by resilience
relishing respectable residence
DeaBeePea 2-20-16
Pajamas
so comfy and soft
now daytime wear
particularly young girls
on the street in bear
teddys and poohs
decorated in gold
and pinkish hearts
cuteness is told
camo fleece
and sleepyhead minions
sponge bob footie
and OMG opinion
what this trend suggests
are sleeping habits off kilter
or comfort to max
new concepts to filter
Someday I'll have a disappearing hairline
Someday I'll wear pajamas in the daytime*
DeaBeePea 2-19-16
*Crash Test Dummies - Afternoon´s And Coffeespoons Lyrics | MetroLyrics
BROKEN
most things broken
can be fixed
it's partly a matter
of your bag of tricks
and also passion
for the reason of repair
and how important
the relief of despair
we tend to throw out
in disposable age
but really the cracks
are a fascinating page
as we meander through time
it's those mended things we love
they represent faith
and hope thereof
DeaBeePea 2-17-16
TROLLS
legends of the Norse
in crevices and caves
kidnapping and mountain-taking
fear sun and lightning waves
the moon of the earth
the storm-sun desolate
following the seeress
wheel of heaven eradicate
but somehow I find
it hard not to like them
these anti-social creatures
of spiritual mayhem
these mead hall invaders
of mischievous gathering
private festivity makers
molten metal lathering
DeaBeePea 2-18-16
GMO
gene slicing technique
a biotechnical deal
merging DNA
for a rather precarious meal
the species are crisscrossed
without mating at all
environmentalists now question
becoming a political football
an answer to world hunger?
lower cost, and higher yield
it's proven untrue
resistance a growing shield
Monsanto has the seeds
and pesticide connections
warning labels aren't enough
to stop this poisonous injection
for non-GMO certification
public support must grow
to free us from the monopoly
that modifies our grow
DeaBeePea 3-1-16
Blue-Gray 1
north vs south
in a gridiron war
an oblong ball
begins to soar
the game is close
five points the difference
21-16
exciting finish the inference
the Blue is ahead
but there are reasons
to worry a lot
in this close to the season
the Gray as a weapon
Mighty Casey the back
a bull of a man
the size of a cadillac
everyone knows
for the games last play
Casey will carry
the ball for the Gray
the defence is geared
to tackle him hard
and claim their victory
in the old ballyard
the hand-off off is given
to big number 40
yes, that's Casey
in bulk he is sporty
he cuts and dances
with amazing finesse
he's more than power
he's dainty, I acquiesce
he floats through the line
dodging tackles with ease
the linebackers watch
he blows by with a breeze
the field is wide-open
as he nears the end zone
the fans are standing
the winners now known
but his victory dance starts
at the five-yard line
he trips and falls
to an infamous decline
the tale is done
for the man who rumbled
disaster has struck
for Mighty Casey has fumbled
DeaBeePea 1-10-17
Blue-Gray 2
things were not civil
as the storm clouds moved in
the gray was angered
at the northern spin
the issues were stated
but little they meant
as stubborn pride
dictated their bent
men and boys
and grandfathers too
and those of all races
stirred this pot of stew
and the taste was bitter
as blood spilled in
and the spoons were tossed
in deaths scarlet din
declaring victory
by a fatal scorecard
torn in shreds
a galvanized shard
but everyone was beaten
even the inflated victors
as their upraised arms
showed hollow blisters
perishing from the earth
in a useless fire
inheriting the guilt
in ignorance we mire
DeaBeePea 1-10-17
Blue-Gray 3
this is when
the sky meets the sea
in horizontal silence
with an infinite plea
a ribbon of shade
so rich and cool
a perimeter of breath
that our awe does see
as soft as a pillow
but as strong as steel
this disquieting lure
of our feet afloat
our feathery wisdom
in a questioning trance
as the smoky-azure
is our dreaming coat
DeaBeePea 1-10-17
Tie
many choices exist
and the selection I enjoy
but it seems that the practice
has hollowed in employ
the necktie of length
is by far most popular
refuting the options
but open to the jocular
paisley or diagonal
stripes are usual
and ones with Santa
appear at Christmas constitutional
I've done the ascot thing once
but never a bolo
but I'd love to try
the Beethoven cravat in solo
I have one with three
gentlemen of fame
Curly, Larry and Moe
the stooges, what game!
I want a bow version
of plaid to be sure
it is still quite accepted
hand tied of procure
so all in all
it's quite a science
and what you choose
is a subtle impliance
DeaBeePea 4-7-16
Sharptitude occasionally I'll say a witty line and someone will convey ha ha, you're sharp
which I do suppose
is a compliment
but shouldn't be misconstrued
as a razored ascent
I normally don't don't
take a slice
or give so riveting
a piece of advice
and as for insults
not my cup of tea
unless humanity is compromised
I wonder who that might be?
but being campy
is lots of fun
and articulately metaphoric
is a line well spun
but I do like to hone
these particular skills
with imaginations strop
that gives laughing chills
DeaBeePea 1-12-17