Total Screw-Up In spite of my best efforts, I succeeded.I graduated, though each choice I made led to a more difficult journey.I was published, by following great advice that I had requested, but then ignored for far too long.I found my soulmate, spending half a lifetime wondering what was wrong with me.I learned, eventually.I persevered.I …
Author Archives: Darrell Zuercher
Poem for April 28, 2020
The View from the Front When taking the lead in pursuit of the vision, it paysTo, once in a while, look behind you in case no one stays.For if nobody shares in your struggle, or helps pay the tollTo succeed, then you may not be leading, but taking a stroll. When the goal is before …
Poem for April 27, 2020
Begin at Home Over solving world peace he obsessed.His ideas on all he impressed.When they differed, he balked,And he argued, not talked,Leaving all who had listened distressed.
Poem for April 26, 2020
Spare Change We cannot fault change.Change is inevitable.Spare change from your blame.
Poem for April 25, 2020
Love Remix We love when we search for lost things,Or we play, or as one of us sings.We defend and we tease,And discuss needs with ease,As each to the other one clings.
Poem for April 24, 2020
The Nature of Nature The rhythm of the earth invites the dancingOf bird, of tree, of flower, bug, and beast.Their joyous hues of petals, coats, and feathers,Bring to the eye a colored, visual feast. The rhythm of the earth invites the singingOf voices, cries, and whistles, myriad and sweet.The intricate, melodious jingles and refrainsInvoke the …
Poem for April 23, 2020
Social Distancing Introverts love this.If you need guidance in this,Just ask the experts.
Poem for April 22, 2020
What Sets Us Apart Rotating our plate when we eatEnsuring our foods do not touchFolding our socks instead of squeezing them into each otherHolding our cards in ascending order when playing a gameOr maybe in descending orderLiking dogs, or hedgehogs, or weasels as petsReading instead of watching storiesAlways getting the window seatWe each have our …
Poem for April 21, 2020
We Love We love because we get each other.We love when we are sneaking and creeping.We love when you drive an hour to buy groceries.We love when we play games.We love when we search for lost things.We love as we read to each other.We love when we do things because they please the other of …
Poem for April 20, 2020
Fare Thee Well External adventure restricted,We flit in our lonely abode.We feel increasingly constricted,Anxiety tempts to explode. Be thankful for places to shelter,For food to be cooked and enjoyed.So many at risk will soon swelter,And, thanks to greed, be unemployed.
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