Obsessions
Hard to define
sneaky and smart
creeping up
giving you a start
Seemingly interests
but before you know it
they dominate thoughts
demanding time to tow it
hard to sleep
unless well nurtured
by passions so strong
from a hidden lurcher
accompanied by fears
or crutches we need
snuffing confidence
that is our seed
so balance these devotions
and make them hobbies
of peculiar interest
and personal lobby
DeaBeePea 4-19-15
Unsung
Referring to heroes
not announced
or pronounced
modest and quiet
serving those
who have no repose
no money to sell
their name
has no bell
not recognized
as purpose, is not seen
in medias glean
but the future relies
on their glorious
replies
and humanity celebrates
the songs of courage
not sung but encouraged
the people prefer
the message hidden
and not so ridden
as they relate
in real
Their faith not to steal
DeaBeePea 3-18-15
The Amazing Leaf of Cedar
A fascinating sheath
creation in wreath
so many sprigs
a celebration of heath
a Hackmatak appendage
like pine in genus
fed by canoewood
spreading in fingers so venous
western arbours and seamless swamps
the tree of life
a toxic diversion
an incense burning rife
a tangled maze
that dances in sprout
luscious and green
an endless route
pungent in perfume
independent in spray
hedging and reaching
on shores unfrayed
a magic image
that stirs my raptness
a unique petiole
tips pointing in aptness
DeaBeePea 3-28-15
Lightning
A famous zipper
that runs so easy
and covers in modesty
the naughty bits with a gripper
sometimes it sticks
and often “pricks”
I use that word
with caution stirred
I wear the pants
but not to be mistaken
with a controlling message
for I am just a man of love and rants…
Dea Bee Pea3-30-15
Just Plain Bored
Impossible
I must say
as the hours tick on
on this wonderful day
People knocking
at the door
and things to do
like washing floor
Getting the mail
good news and bills
a reminder of due
so many thrills!
Poems to write
always a joy
brilliant ideas
I modestly employ
Often told
legend, in my own mind
I suppose I should descend
from my pedestal so signed
But I got off topic
it’s boredom of which we refer
but as I say
there is so much to defer
And with the Misfits
the icing is caked
things are always inspiring
our lawn of thought… so gently raked
DeaBeePea 3-30-15
Turn the Station
Not experienced
too often
reasons explainable
programs awesome
I hardly ever
listen or watch
a video at whim
or music of botch
old movie or jazz
is just about it
because the rest of it
just doesn’t fit
DeaBeePea 3-30-15
Skipping and Kicking
Pebbles like frisbees
stones like whiskey balls
flat and round
from limbs they bound
rolling to shoulder
gliding on surface
reckless abandon
target embraced
grit on fingers
a silty dust
earthy reminder
of outdoors lust
inclined to whistle
to tunes of memory
as a lily pad awaits
a kiss of emery
a rocky discourse
on the spring-like day
that erodes in time
but soon to replay
DeaBeePea 4-1-15
Socks
Rotation is vital
when a hole is created
you switch the foot
until a new one is mated
Then it’s the heel
an air-conditioned feel
and now it’s ridiculous
there’s almost no sock to reveal
And if I don’t wash them
they become more like a boot
crisp and sturdy
like they are made of jute
the smell doesn’t matter
it’s kind of musty
like a cozy old house
damp and dusty
personal hygiene
not a big deal
that between toe odor
makes people reel
but I am what I am
an old dog, no tricks
so if I make you faint
just leave and click…
DeaBeePea 3-30-15
The GLIMPSES Anthology Vol. 1
