Composite Floor Plan
Khirbat al-Mafjar
a Jericho jewel
multi-coloured diamonds
an embroidery pool
smooth curves
and static squares
hub-like circles
and intricate lairs
the axial nave
an apse mosaic
spout, ethrog, knife
patterned in algebraic
a hypnotic basket weave
of equal tessera
marbles announcement
of looming Hegira
crosses and octagons
flower-like bands
four-point tessellation
of textile strands
a precise bouquet
and isosceles path
sharply zigzagging
in ceramic lath
quadrants of hall
and shining stars
resting in diwan
on a carpets bazaar
scalloped shells
seven elements portrayed
eclectic in shimmer
an enormous tray
serving our vision
with enormous themes
The Tree of Life
conquers light and dreams
DeaBeePea 2-4-16
Bed and Breakfast
options forthwith
for head
and for tummy
a soft luxurious pillow
a room
atmospherically yummy
pancakes rolled
fruit inside
and whipped cream to boot!
beautiful scenery
friendly smiles
away from the bruit
a century home palace
noises imagined
history reflected
but on other hand
I lay in my place
anticipation neglected
someone out of nowhere
enters surprise
tray beforehand
steaming coffee
toast and jam
aromas so grand
breakfast in bed
a shock to my system
my dream has been fed
DeaBeePea 2-5-16
EVEN IF
Even if you’re poor
You can share many hearts
If you’re not a star
You can play a bit part
And if your tone is deaf
Your song should still be sung
And if your girth is extensive
Your inner beauty is wherewith sprung
If your future conveys the worst
Your honest faith is catalyst
To make the world shine
As followers enlist
When I look around
In astonishment and wonder
I realize in humility
That we are quiet thunder
There is no better
Than our meek expression
Of love and caring
Leaving soft impression
DeaBeePea 2-6-16
My apologies…
I’m always apologizing
It’s a habit of mine
An automatic response
of nonchalance
it clears the air
with lightning speed
and everyone nods
in quiet lauds
it could be described
as humility in a way
but carried too far
like an au revoir
a confession of guilt
with ne’er a trial
just a blatant confession
void of progression
but when it comes down to it
I am very sorry
I didn’t mean it to occur
Consequences I defer
DeaBeePea 2-6-16
Hey, I'm Awake
as I mature
the difference is closing
my dreams are enticing
and personally imposing
so being awake
or asleep indisposed
it doesn't so much matter
as the analysis is closed
I don't have the answer
to these questions of dormancy
or lightness or darkness
in my private informancy
being dozy is relative
in can occur any moment
as if I am controlled
by a mysterious comint
being razor sharp
a state of opinion
I can fool people sometimes
in my verbal dominion
so whether or not
I am awake at this time
is left for the wizards
of reason and rhyme
DeaBeePea 2-7-16
WAIT!
OK then
we're off...
catch you later
Hey! Wait!
So
it has been decided
we will go ahead
Hey! Wait!
I guess
w'e'll stop here
we're all tired
Hey! Wait!
Great...
we're having fish 'n chips
not pizza
Hey! Wait!
Well
it might rain
so it's cancelled
Hey! Wait!
Hi
You weren't here
so I ordered for you
Hey! Wait!
a girl phoned
but didn't leave her name
and I forgot to ask
Hey! Wait!
I told her
you would shovel her drive
I knew you had nothing to do
Hey! Wait!
the committee
in your absence
elected you President
Hey! Wait!
We're heading to the pub, can you come?
Yes, but I'll be about fifteen minutes
No problem, we'll wait.
That's great!
DeaBeePea 2-8-16
WAIT #2
Being told to wait
is like resting in state
and the period of dormant
allows time for an informant
accusing you of intent
that is incredibly bent
and the world could change
to an incredible range
while you pondering situation
evaluating your station
the only reason you are paused
is what somebody else caused
it's filling their ambition
but certainly not your mission
so to heck with this
I'm not putting up with this time amiss
they can get a hold of me
and wait for answer after tea!
DeaBeePea 2-8-16
LEFT BEHIND
nine years of combat
five futures written
ambushed in hopelessness
helpless and alone
family images fading
as rescue suddenly appears
the quick reaction force
indelibly stamped the zone
Operation Endearing Freedom
Taliban angry in revenge
the hero settles isolation
from agencies help and valor
it took five years, so long
bureaucratic entanglement evolved
but thankfully much proceed
preventing interpreters pallor
from survivors unselfish faith
from understanding and compassion
an international brotherhood
giving reason of wars stupidity
Iraq and Afghanistan training
for translating loves message abroad
an emergency transponder beacons
saving first responders from turbidity
thank you No One Left Behind
my admiration ineffaceably signed
DeaBeePea 2-9-16
DIRT
I have often admired
the cleanliness of dirt
it's been all over me
but I have never been hurt
our definitions vary in film
many classifications
but to me it's all the same
just a case of little filtration
dust is light
with an air of whimsy
easy to swish
and dancing in whish
filth seems more extreme
but it's just named in anger
really just dirt
that comes in big squirts
and grime is from work
and industrious muck
so proudly worn
glad that it's stuck
we spend so much time
getting it out
that everything else
gets messed up enroute
streaks and detritus
we remove in norm
sometimes cleaned by nature
temporary in nomenclature
permanent crud
might take major renovation
but deliberate gook
is a stylish grunge of kook
we can activate our system
to repel this feculence
but forms of bacteria
can act as defence
deficiency of mineral
can cause us to eat it
as a tasty desert
it's hard to beat it
but seriously though
it can cause behavior
compulsive in pattern
lost perspective and flow
DeaBeePea 2-12-16
Who Are You Now
one thing I know
am not the same
as yesterday
more hopeful
sprig wiser
sprouting yea
hopeful growth
safe in confusion
foundation secure
tiny steps
senses aroused
ideas pure
right or wrong
doesn't matter
moral power
unpredictable walk
open suggestions
fluctuationg shower
confident hugs
assurance of am
laughing with
bending in wind
pointing to stars
a grateful withe
DeaBeePea 2-16-16
Black Ice
I could not come up
With brilliant lines
As my mind kept slipping
On detailed confines
They couldn’t get traction
On my mental path
That seemed to be transparent
In a frozen bath
When I put on brakes
With idea too fetched
I just kept skidding
Into shoulders etched
My imagination driven
With caution today
As the temperatures rise
And I get a grip for play
DeaBeePea 2-15-16
Walls
walls have many sides
as I observe
and strangely enough
some even have a curve
some have doorways
to break them up
creating more edges
so they have personalities setup
most are picture adorned
some in modern's splash
others in countryside's sash
framed in "Wall" Mart (hope not)
some end without join
they must be strong
to avoid a fall
creating a trip to mall
plaster and paints are common
but that old pine paneling
is still seen around
knot holes so tightly bound
but I must say
in general I can conclude
that these partitions are unnecessary
unless I'm naked,
oh so scary!
DeaBeePea 2-14-16
Ctrl-Alt-Delete
Those dangerous keys
afraid to touch
extreme results
that might destroy me that much
or maybe the world
like a nuclear bomb
as soon as it's clicked
the end is calm
or erasing the key
to my life's past glee
or corrupting a file
the actually defines me
but I suppose I might try
if I'm frustrated as pie
as hard as I can
in angers reply
DeaBeePea 2-14-16
The 3.14 Poems of Pie
Pie is wonderful
In such sweet sphere
A golden crust
Heaven so near….
Cherry and apple
Or rhubarb so tart
Another piece please
I cannot part
Osgoode raisin
Creamy and light
That pure white topping
Such a delight
MMMM…
DeaBeePea 2-16-16
Blue-Gray
these colours are livid
in their cool exposure
like icebergs
under the moon
as smooth as slate
and ringing
a quiet chime
of a blue-bell loon
in glaucous flight
the feathers twinkle
winged cadets
of steel blue bravery
as the Roman silver rhythm
beats in the shadows
as we study the sky
in our eyes of savory
DeaBeePea 1-10-17