It hits me out of the blue
Like a filmy window
Hinders my view
It starts with a sting
And before I know it
My thoughts of you
Come flooding out my eyes
Running down my cheeks
And disappearing downward
Just like you did
One minute there
And the next gone
… it still hurts so much to miss you
*****
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – sting
Friday has reared it’s ugly head today… been watching a live stream most of the day off of YouTube for the weather in the Midwest. I have family in Nebraska and more family and myself in Iowa… tornadoes were everywhere! We just kept watching and some of the footage was amazing… it is up still on YouTube if you would like to see some of it…
Everyone I know seems to be ok… no damage or injuries in my circle. Actually with all the numerous storms and tornadoes that happened so far it is just injuries and property damage, no lost lives thank goodness! But I am supposed to be reaching back and grabbing a past post on this day in another year for FFF … so let’s match the sky color and go back to 2017 for this poem. Hope you like it!
Refresh
Gloomy skies…
Rain washes
Away some of
Yesterday’s sorrows
*****
Now let’s just hope the forecasts for more strong storms tomorrow is not more of the same dangerous situations again. If so, Ryan Hall will be doing more live broadcasts on YouTube. THANKS Ryan for all you do to keep us informed!
Lipstick and high heels
Perfume and polished nails
A size five in a little red dress
Poise and sophistication at all times
If that is what you want in a girlfriend
You are looking in the wrong direction
I like my natural beauty
And I keep myself clean
I eat more than a canary
And I am not the most graceful
But if someone honest is what you want
Look no further than where I am
*****
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – girlfriend
There are many factors that enter into love
Compatibility and friendship are a must
Compassion and understanding should be present
Humor and good will help life happen
Desires and passion touch us within
On and on I could list the necessities of relationships
But the equation comes down to just me and you
Equaling a beautiful partnership for life
*****
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – equation
Image credit – me and Canva
Oh woe is me
For you see
Things are growing
And my allergies are showing
I sneeze all day
And what can I say
I sneeze at night
I am a fright
But if I take a pill
The sniffles I kill
And I can breathe
Without having to leave
The beautiful yard
Where I worked so hard
To grow my flowers
I weeded for hours
So be gone pollen
The suffering has fallen
I can sit in the sun
And have summer time fun
*****
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – sneeze
Image credit – Bing Image Creator
Lots of traffic
People driving fast
Unfamiliar surroundings
And crowds that are vast
Falling great heights
Tornadoes in the skies
Strangers at my door
People telling lies
Changes can be daunting
And hard to accept
Anxiety is for real
Give the feeling some respect
Spread your wings and fly
Let the wind lift you up
Dart through the clouds
Soar across the rainbow
Reach out wide
Let your wingspan grow
As you glide across the sky
May you find the freedom
To bring you full peace
*****
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – wingspan
Today I decided to bring more light to the world. Today I ask you to do the same thing. Join me in posting something happy and upbeat, funny or serious but always sunny. It can be poems, stories (real or fiction), pictures, quotes or music. Let’s spread a little joy today. Encourage each other with a little positivity. If you want to spread that sunshine give me a link in the comments and we can light up the world together. #SunnySunday
I am back for another Sunny Sunday post, and I am at odds with my muse while I write this. And although it is National Poetry Month, I just have no magical words this weekend. I do always have one thing though… music. Music can do so many things like lift the spirits and give you an escape that it is sunny no matter what the song. Let’s wander back to 1969 and check out this gem to bring a little light to the day…
I hope everyone has a super SUNNY Sunday! 🌞
Edit – Some people had issues with the above link so I will ad a second one in hopes this works if the above doesn’t. The song is Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In by The Fifth Dimension.
You have been ruthless with my heart
Charging in here all handsome like
Making me do a double take
Creating a skipped beat of my heart
And making me weak in the knees
You show an air of confidence and wisdom
You hold a certain kindness and compassion
And you make me smile and laugh
You may as well just take my heart
You have already stolen it
*****
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – ruthless
Image credit – Bing Image Creator
I step outside now
Hoping for serenity
I feel the cool breeze
**
Light streams through the trees
Like a flimsy sheer curtain
Filtering the sun
**
I look to the sky
Finding comfort from above
Nature gives me peace
*****
I had to do a haiku for Haiku Poetry Day today and
Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – flimsy
Image credit – me
Leigha Robbins 