Getting With It
will this happen
a phrase that lingers
from year to year
with my typing fingers
is it vacant hope
or a plan?
that is sheepishly creeping
on this diminishing span
I have fooled some
who think I'm sharp
which is rather funny
as I continue to harp
but of course
it's hard to define
this "with it" concept
so questionably divine
so I guess I will wait
for that magic moment
when I've arrived
with this evasive bestowment
DeaBeePea 1-19-18
My LATE Saturday response while having a VERY early Sunday coffee.
Today
How am I?
Interesting question
and most of the words
cover the grey
which means
that I am between
black and white
in a colourful play
somewhere in the place
amidst crazy and sane
where birds fly backwards
and things people say
are fun and surprising
reflecting hope and fear
a touch of reality
as night is day
happy and sad
yes indeed I'm both
laughing tears
from June to May
things taste sweet
with aftertaste so bitter
and thoughts are confused
as I quietly pray
the purpose is hazy
but I am encouraged
by peoples smiles
and their loving ray
so yes, I'm fine
as I awaken so slow
getting ready to deal with
this enchanting fray
DeaBeePea 1-21-18
Meetings
meetings are sprouting
everywhere
and the question is
does anybody care
full of verbiage
and hems and haws
trying to be honest
about organizational flaws
but who's fooling who
a lot of it's crap
saws I with my notes
hidden on my lap
I have a position
of executive stature
but don't do much
but cause more fracture
but it's something to do
to fill the days
and rainy nights
when there are no plays
so I will take part
and clutter my resume
and espouse my ideology
and speak if I may
DeaBeePea 1-23-18
Watching
I am watched
but I am not sure
of which eyes
experience vision
do they see lies
or struggling truth
or satirical pomp
with a nonsensical collision
do they skin
or a battered soul
and broken heart
or a cynical mock
or are my eyes
twinkling with glee
as my mouth moves
but doesn't really talk
but I watch too
a see the people-scape
colours and smells
and chattering filler
it's not a waste
because we are here
demonstrating need
of answering pillars
conquering time
is quite a task
but the days are running
for a finishing line
sometimes I rest
my eyes are shut
searching inside
at that aging brine
DeaBeePea 1-23-18
Am I Wrong?
Allegations
Bringing forth issues
In the name of justice
observing the tissue
Of social history
Making up time
A feminist priority
Exposing the slime
But am I right?
Of slight concern
For habeas corpus
And writful discern
The steps are welcome
But this current barrage
Raises questions
Of a blemished collage
I hope this warning
Is a grand beginning
Of gentle respect
And a brand new inning
as we come to plate
Where trust and dignity
Lets us embrace
With true benignity
DeaBeePea 1-26-18
Random
Writing randomly
Is an interesting exercise
Trying to focus
In creative guise
Picking a topic
That seems apropos
Is hard to do
When I’m lacking the know
This emptiness occurs
On various occasions
Sometimes in morning
Or on night’s invasion
So I will specify nothing
And just say hello
And hope to write
A later crow
DeaBeePea 1-26-18
Cannonade in Wookey
the sun was bright
but a mysterious hue
overtook Wookey
greying the blue
the breeze became
a gusty breath
and the misty air
a smell of death
like a sudden shot
the hail downpoured
in a threatening torrent
in icy horde
bouncing off the walls
of Fenny Castle
cloaking the ground
in impudent facile
the daylilies and clover
wounded and bruised
the cowslips and sedges
shocked and confused
the cars are turning
at their stony wend
losing vision
on Vicarage bend
the patrons at Burcott
peaking out in awe
basking in the blanket
cutting like a saw
Carolyn draws
her halcyon drapes
alert to the storm
and its violent traipse
but it's over fast
and the hillocks are reset
to their rolling quaintness
after the torrid vignette
DeaBeePea 1-23-18
The Dog and the Bee
Bonnie Bee:
"I appreciate your visit
but please calm down
I'm busy on this flower
pollinating the crown
it takes concentration
and peace and quiet
as I gather my pollen
and nectar of diet
and your bark, my friend
though not very loud
in my special garden
is not allowed
and in my journey, for
fragrance, resin and oil
I don't like interruption
during this important toil"
Ecru the Dog:
I'm sorry my friend
I meant no offense
I'm just scampering in the woods
if that makes sense
but I'm glad I caught you
I have a question
I hear that mammals
can leave a floral impression
so I thought I'd find out
how you do what you do
and practice propagation
if it's okay with you
copious ambrosia
and crimson petals too
are really nice
so help give me a clue
DeaBeePea 2-7-18
Writing
quite the hobby
this wordy practice
sometimes I feel
like I'm sitting on a cactus
poked and prodded
by my unconscious mind
going a little crazy
in this creatively demanding bind
figuring out
what the purpose is
and never knowing for sure
if it triggers any biz
but prosperity is unexpected
that is one thing for sure
and I don't think I'll stop it
there isn't any cure
but it keeps me out of trouble
at least most of the time
and if it's poetry
all it has to do is rhyme
but it keeps me up
to the wee wee hours
and keeps me occupied
when the outside showers
so I will hit the sack
after writing this blurb
and put up my sign
do not disturb
DeaBeePea 2-6-18
Tuberity
this is a state
of love for the potato
though I have nothing against
the tomato
I am a masher
of a different kind
with a parsley and butter
state of mind
those nice firm strips
deep-fried or baked
with the skins still on
my passion is slaked
and poutine
well my oh my
just the sight
makes me sigh
with cayenne pepper
browned and spiced
in the morning
the russets diced
and white and fluffy
those Yukon Gold
baked at 450
you have me sold!
with mayo and eggs
for that savoury salad
garlic and onion
a culinary ballad
caramelized fingerlings
are simply heaven
and i generally eat
'way more than eleven
and there is a whole lot more
I've left a few things out
but I have to pause
for purple peruvian and trout
DeaBeePea 2-3-18
Government Says
All is good
Economy is booming
Employment on the rise
Growth is zooming
Transparency is real
The old guard is gone
It is a brand new era
The opposition is a con
Promoting peace
Leaders of the world
Keeping things in check
New budget unfurled
Human rights prioritized
The poor are attended
Infrastructure re-building
Loose ends are mended
Proud of our record
We ask for support
For the next election
Success we purport
But isn’t it strange
That nothing has changed
Despite all these words
Our authorities estranged
DeaBeePea 1-29-18
Watching Curling
too many it's dull
a paint-drying view
but I enjoy it
a taste to accrue
it is rather tame
and I like that
no bodily impact
a sport of tact
hurry hard
is often heard
and line-only is yelled
and weight inferred
double take-out occurs
it sounds quite vicious
but the anger is void
and style seditious
guarding is good
to bring on the offense
it's usually first
the shot to commence
having the hammer
is quite an advantage
unless the skip
begins to mismanage
whether your turn
is out or in
depends on the ice
and the deliveries spin
I like the strategy
and the skill-set displayed
it's quite intriguing
the way it's played
so if you are bored
then I will see you later
after the match
when my time is greater
DeaBeePea 1-29-18
Blow Up
this chronic voice
is drowning my thoughts
carving doubt
in what I have bought
is there hope
to escape this blaspheme
of empty verbiage
and poison dream
the teeth are brittle
so I hope they crack
and it all comes tumbling
and go off track
I have had enough
so I'll go on my way
and ignore this nonsense
and have a good day
DeaBeePea 1-29-18
The Salamander Dragon
green and swift
this cagey amphibian
with steamy breath
a forked tongue thespian
trying to entice
with slimy charm
slithering speech
using deceptive smarm
its emerald eyes
are peeled on diet
and as it approaches
it's exceedingly quiet
so I will trick it
and have my trap ready
and saute this fellow
my plate is steady
DeaBeePea 1-29-18
Skeleton-Snake-Man
what the heck is this
this previously slimy
reptilian monster
in history so stymied
except for the tail
and face alight
I would declare him dead
unprepared to fight
but he's back for a reason
that I must confirm
before he makes
our society infirm
is his orangey coat
a re-birth of sorts?
announcing a birth
that honesty aborts
the bones seem supple
which is very strange
so I must research
to keep my fear in range
DeaBeePea 2-12-18
The Kool Kat-Wolf
pink, white and gold
the sneaky triumvirate
fierce but gentle
in a proud protectorate
never fooled
and a giant leaper
with the fiercest growl
and her subjects reaper
and the golden shimmer
from those piercing eyes
the riches of vision
over perilous skies
in a land of snow
and a warming future
integrity to view
with a critical suture
in her coat of white
she never falls from grace
in a land of hope
and no disgrace
DeaBeePea 2-10-18
Thank you Rebecca Hulit
The Eapatu
this marvelous fowl
in this twisted land
of dwarf-like oak
and orange sand
a chest of circles
this strange Eapatu
in the schrubby home
the place called Creepatu
she doesn't fly well
but her span is great
and if she's frightened
she climbs very straight
fabulous vision
and a feathered beak
that hides the sharpness
from a mouth of screak
well camouflaged
except for her eyes
that scan everywhere
for a sudden surprise
and she eats only leaves
from the Geucalyptus
a gummy green
that is delicyptus
DeaBeePea 2-10-18
Thank you Rebecca Hulit
Visionary
this is a very smart mouse
of infinite vision
blind to nothing
of no threesome's derision
a sensitive tail
curled in empathy
and long tender feet
with a feel for antipathy
sensing danger
but never afraid
knowing that fear
brings on a parade
of foolish enemies
offering cheese
waiting for takers
with a helpless sneeze
with her paramount ears
she carries her wisdom
with carefull acuteness
in her small-hole kingdom
DeaBeePea 2-10-18
Thank you Rebecca Hulit
Azalea Cat
on the bird bath
so slick and black
the azalea cat
has just come back
gold and frazzled
a mangy chap
he loves the mud
and sings some rap
despite his unkemptness
he has some culture
the flowers grow
in supportive agriculture
they show his passion
for a challenging cause
scrounging for food
with mighty paws
feeding the others
not so strong
letting them know
that they belong
he's proud and stubborn
as if a lion
he's a kind of hero
a mythical scion
DeaBeePea 2-8-18
Thank you Rebecca Hulit
Vultureless
the magical cassowary
or bustard of black
synthetically feathered
in disguised attack
a swimming albatross
a tinamou of svelt
surprisingly gentle
with its coat of felt
aquamarine in softening flow
taking to the breeze
paddling in camouflage
in floating ease
a mellow chirp
to announce peace to the world
as its former prey
their love unfurled
DeaBeePea 2-12-18
Jungle
tropical plants
are in the pink
as greenness
no longer on brink
those big eyes
started in joy
tangled in the jungle
a fern-like cloy
the sky is green
in chlorophylled wealth
as the writheing snakes
are plants of health
the soil is deep
and rich in compost
a fertilized world
an honourable boast
DeaBeePea 2-13-18
Schoolyard
those wide-mouthed kids
double-billed
sandwiched minds
in the corn stalks, thrilled
breath-aided by pollen
flowers to dance
their hair straight up
eyes are pranced
cognitive dissonance
and yet they play
in peaceful ignorance
a fun-filled day
a motley crew
in innocent humour
don't look now
our future boomers
DeaBeePea 2-13-18
Reimbursed
I did it today
reimbursed
I forgave myself
unrehearsed
laughing at things
idiosyncracies
I can't help not being
gynaecocracy
so I give myself a push
don't fight
be someone
with a light
pointing to things
that shine
they reflect to me
enough to dine!
gathering
ideas and friends
pretty cool
things that mend
no worries
tomorrow's tryst
will be a continuation
with a few twists
pancakes, beer, and
fried potatoes
sweet desserts
yes, gelato
I have no concept
of what's going on
but it's fun
this frequent dawn
DeaBeePea 2-13-18
Gun Monsters
there are no monsters
just a culture
that speaks to freedom
with hunger of a vulture
thinking our rights
give us power
to scream our strength
in a bullet shower
our children are innocent
until they're attacked
and then their humour
is not intact
we poison our young
with words of greatness
mistaking muscle
for calm sedateness
the smoke is still here
we breathe the fumes
crying tears
in our empty rooms
but we'll band together
in lonely unity
and stop the gunfire
with no impunity
for we are the world
and our voices are loud
it's time to stand
on a brand new cloud
DeaBeePea 2-25-18
Wyvern
who is the basilisk?
of heated anger
breathing fire
of gasping clangor
he might be ancient
in scaley hide
that longish neck
of protruding pride
but I think he's a fraud
of modest scope
cowardly and frail
a pickled dope
he's so full of flame
that he's over-stated
and is probably mad
that he's never mated
so he'd better calm down
and face the facts
he's just a tarragon
and wisdom he lacks
DeaBeePea 2-22-18
Dance...
a dance in blue
with swirls of blush
with entozoon arms
that flail in rush
her message is joy
with a candied smile
and popping eyes
that scan a while
she looks for melody
and notes our life
singing of roses
and relieving strife
the puffy sleeves bow
to her dress aflail
the ballet flats patter
in reckless avail
and her cheeks are shining
a glow so happy
in this fox-trotty jig
that taps so snappy
DeaBeePea 2-22-18
We Are...
thinning hope
our blood is dry
but we remain in smile
in our determined pry
we turn to each other
asking why
things are as they are
and our answers to try
with our rounding teeth
and lioness heads
we grit our hope
and make our beds
streams of consciousness
melting away
but in each morning
there is something to say
DeaBeePea 2-22-18