Sunday, April 5, 2026

National Poetry Month - 2026

 I've been following the themes, 

It is much harder than it seems.

When thinking about these themes

It feels like a door falling off its hinges:

Unhinged thoughts about what to paint

The images created sometimes don't match

The original thought. Words also tumble through...

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Finding My Peace
75th Anniversary Gala (at BACA in Pompano Beach)

So Keep Your Toxic Kisses
...So Keep Your Toxic Kisses


Long Haul
Long Haul

Long Haul

After a long haul job of:
Being on the road for days, avoiding
Congestion spots that make trip longer.
Darkness falls and sleep calls, he
Eats at the depot just enough to
Fight off the hunger but avoid any food coma as must
Guard against lot lizards
Hanging out, looking for their next 
Indiscretion.

Journey can be hazardous, but
Keen to get in a few more miles.
Longing to be back home as
Memories of soft silk inspires and
Nothing matters more.

Over there, a lot lizard climbs into
Phil's truck, not knowing that his
Queen is there.
Real risky behavior 
Shouting ensues and the lizard slithers out 
Towards the next target 
Until the goal is acquired.
Vision keeps him somber and 
Witty. Sometimes playing his
Xylophone at night Until
Yawning leads to sleep, then
zzzzzzzzz.

Written 3/7/26 by Suzzette Dawes. All rights reserved.


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