APROPOS
This word sounds cool
so it really doesn't matter
what it means
It is a pertinent word
because it looks so neat
popping in gleen
being French in origin
gives it class
and that is important
it makes me want to use it
for any reason
as long as I'm eloquent
as far as I know
it has something to do with apron
and it's fitting position
a kitchen term I think
tied around me
in laughters frypan
DeaBeePea 8-14-15
BURNT STEAK
Texan's love 'em
crisp and black
causing a storm
of charcoal smack
no control of flame
or cautious viewing
they'd rather party
and wait for cueing
if it's a Delmonico
lean and tender
they can get away
with a fast grill render
a fatty blade though
must be simmered
the juices popping
in greasy glimmer
but make sure if you burn it
that you do it quick
so there's pink in the middle
seen with a snick
DeaBeePea 8-5-15
Hand Painted Bottles
as I compose
I see the windows pose
the fractured sun
reflecting a pun
as it teases my eyes
from cloudy skies
books and candles
rest on the sill
in rows and pockets
of shadows thrill
as the lines that demark
juxtapose my view
altering the tangible
for my imaginations crew
but the hainted-painted bottles
once used for wine
of leaves and cherries
and colours divine
they are the stars
stealing the show
proudlystatuesque
in decorative sloe
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Guised in Improvise
there are so many songs
that beat out the throngs
but it only takes one
to be
blown far and wide
each cat takes a turn
to let his lips burn
as he talks to the wind
and riffs
meandering chide
the melody seems to be gone
but it's really foregone
it's all in his mind
rhythm askew
as if anyone knew
Night and Day has arrived
in a way that is jived
is it four six time
that is heard
as it's blurred
A Foggy Day it appears
in London Town's smoky sphere
crooning the words
with a touch
of the birds
Chirping like nightingale
Berkely Square no avail
the verse is swingin
and is
lost in the groove
Cause it don't mean a thing
if it ain't got that swing
the Duke replies loud
with a
jungle refrain
Jumpin' at the Woodside
the cheering crowd almost died
as the bouncin'
big band
really blasts in it's deign
My Funny Valentine a la carte
a comic chord from the heart
not so photographable
it it's sweet
and bitter retreat
It's not so Easy to Love
especially when the trumpets above
sing the melody in rows
of magic
withose slowly tapping toes
as the Autumn Leaves fall
each interpretation crawls
to a silence of note
that
romantically in quote
as the band bids farewell
the brushes ease to a quell
bringing peace to the choir
and the
crowd fills the aisle
more tunes dance in my head
as I enter the street
my head bops to the beat
boogie-woogie
retreat!
DeaBeePea 8-3-15
ON HOLD
when people say
things
are on hold
they often mean
so much
more
it could mean no one is interested
because I'm such a bore
or things are such a mess
that there is chronic distress
or no one wants to assist
I thought I had friends on my list
or what I'm doing is illegal
so I'm looking for a loophole eagle
or we need a place to do it
and rents too high to admit
or plain and simple
without beating the bush
it's simply a stupid idea
not even worth the push
DeaBeePea 8-4-15
Alternate
to be assigned as an alternate
could be taken wrong
as you feel defeated
before the starts throng
but so many things
are arbitrarily done
it doesn't really matter
as long as you have fun
and heroes are made
from the bottom rung
so just do your best
and your song might be sung
an anthem of spirit
and teamwork displayed
they even might have
a victory parade
but even if you "lose"
you always win
if you participate with vision
feeling glad where you've been
DeaBeePea 8-2-15
Full House
Barbies galore
Cabbage Patch spread
throughout the house
sleeping on every bed
others in the kitchen
Golliwogs playing
and those little Bratz
misbehaving and straying
so Blythe in yard
carefree and gay
the place is bursting
at the seams today
my daughter played
until all were tired
then put her own sleepy head
on her pillow...peace required
DeaBeePea 8-2-15
SUITCASE
it starts in cry
melodious rancor
as perceived by others
with limited anchor
it gathers slowly
but gradually accumulates
watered by fear
and insecure as they emulate
so as we grow
we have to disrobe
allowing fresh air
to enrich us to probe
but our doubt has grown
enriched by our culture
so we dance in confusion
our musical taste, a black vulture
we think we have answers
and go with the flow
hiding disgust
as we learn to give snow
we begin to dislike
what we have become
so we ponder our options
as we sip on our rum
escaping is no solution
although it seems quite pleasant
it allows us to ignore
what is really omnipresent
and suddenly as we float
we drop the device
that allows us to open
our small world of trice
in sinks in our hope
gathering sand as it buries
seemingly lost
in our innocent wherry
naked with dread
we demand within us
a strength unforeseen
desperation's thrown truss
our knapsack is found
it's been there all along
for pebbles and plants
that have been with us so long...
DeaBeePea 7-31-15
So it begins...
Everything is a beginning
there is no end
spinning and cycling
in exhaustive trend
so I could write a story
that begins each minute
hour or day
or years of songs spinet
a melody that lingers
but always comes back
in a choral refrain
the verse in message
pain or grief, love or joy
it all begins, a purposeful toy
defined in hope
and humanitarian ploy
so keep on telling
or singing the tale
endless in mystery
of which questions previal
travel light
and stop to smell
those determined flowers
where seeds do dwell
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Daydreams
drawing the line
very hard
between meandering musings
dreamlike and starred
they come to fruition
with faith and hope
a magical fusion
of surprising scope
people explain
that I have been in chimera
but I am a bystander
of my own cloudy sclera
so the daydreams collide
with thoughts and notions
acquainted and inanimate
my everyday potions
DeaBeePea 7-28-15
She Became Undone
Lady McBirth
twelve children had she
and a lazy man
doused in Chablis
she ironed and cleaned
cooked and washed
and complaints were rampant
despite her excellent squash
so she decided to go
to the movies one night
with the lady next dooor
who lived in a green shoe... delight!
her consort was angry
when she got home
never do that again
he yelled in high ohm
she looked at him in resent
you're no Cary Grant
and decided right then
she would wear the pant
I'm in charge now
and if you don't smarten up
I'm kicking you out
and giving you no supp
the kids got upset
who would read to us each night
and give us candy
when we behaved without fight
she finally lost it
no more wine or condiments allowed
as far as I'm concerned
you can all jump in a lough
I should move away
and live in that shoe of teal
but I'm already living
with a stupid heel...
DeaBeePea 7-26-15
Matching Fingers and Thumb
there was a man
named Thomas Knuckle
who was very large
for which there was no buckle
but strangely enough
despite his "giance"
it wasn't his size
that people notice in compliance
it was his huge left hand
with the biggest fingers
anyone has seen
this side of Bellinger
how did it happen many asked
wondering how each one
got so big
and so tumescent in ton
well he said
I hit my thumb
so many times
with a hammer, I'm dumb
it got so big and swollen
that it stuck out
like a sore thumb
I thought you'd laugh, no doubt
so the next time I worked
I hammered away
hitting each finger
until they turned grey
and now they all match
which is a good idea
I think it's better
with all the universal stria
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A Hammer on the Nail
don't hit me there
the nail cried
it is my head
how many have died
not only that
if you pound me on top
I'll poke someone
causing a flop
from the side
I'll probably fall over
but at least I'll get up
and smell the clover
DeaBeePea 7-25-15
Percolator
that old style pot
black and burned
discoloured and rusty
where the grinds do churn
boo-doop a boop-bop
that happy sound
bubbling with joy
through robust grounds
seeing the blister
brown and clear
a message to all
the coffee is near
aromatic and slightly
bitter and sweet
not a better experience
can we greet
mornings victory
with smiling mug
gripping the handle
in anxious chug...
DeaBeePea 7-24-15
who invented slice bread
I wonder
the special genuis
who put a loaf asunder
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