Father’s Day

No longer does he ride a steed

but in his heart he’s just as bold.

Fathers must strive to solve your need

with the same knightly code.

                                            Jim Cox

 

Mother’s Day

We hold her high above all other,

and thank her for her love and care.

We set this day aside for mother,

and our love this day we bare.

 

She’d comfort us when our dreams failed.

She raised us up each time we’d fall.

She shared her warmth whenever we ail

and she was always at our call.

 

We still are in her every prayer,

and her love guides through each morrow,

though days together may be rare

we’ll never forget her path to follow.

                                                    Teach The Children 

Oh treasure now the days of youth,

the days when lies are not yet bleached.

When minds are clean as falling snow,

and Man’s dogmas are not yet preached.

 

This is the time for merriment,

and time to hone all skills.

Time for observation

of mountains and molehills.

A time to make them travelers

who walk the proper path.

A time to learn the usefulness

of sciences and math.

 

Yes, youth is the most precious time

that parents need to teach

all of the skills to aid the climb

                                       children will need to wisdom reach

 

Wisdom {Tercet, Satori Haiku}

Life’s filled with surprise.

It can help or jeopardize...

best your choice be wise.

 

                                                               The Amoral

If your foe now sets the rules aside

and with honor's code will not abide,

you must negate this ill-won state

and, fair or foul, must turn the tide.

 

 Enlightenment {Satori Tercet Zen}

You must face a threat!

Fear produces prompt regret...

stay calm, don’t abet.

                       Threats

A snake, a wasp, a foe's vague threat

should caution your next move, and yet,

show no fear that they may attack,

and you will not their bluff abet.

 

                   

 

Decisions {Satori Haiku}

Always be aware!

Make decisions always fair...

blunders best be rare.

 

Easter

If you would honor God this day,

learn his commandments and obey.

There are but ten with equal weight,

but one addresses never hate.

Remember this, “Thou shall not kill,”

and all of them with love fulfill.

 

                  My Life

When I reflect on adult life,

I thank God for my plaudits stored.

For when ennui brings with it strife,

acclaim can bring back sweet accord.

Applause can light the darkest days

and will protect me from malaise.

Tranquility {Satori Zen}

Strive to be content.

You must rarely anger vent...

tranquil life present. 

 

Evil {Satori Zen}

Protect kith and kin!

Keep them safe from evils sin...

don’t let harm begin.

 

The Planet’s Dying

All sunsets, be there clouds. or clear,

should stir your soul as they appear.

They augur the planet's end,

and little time to persevere.

 

 

                                                           St. Patrick’s Day 

No need to sail to Erin

to meet the people there. 

St Patrick’s Day we’re sharin’

same smiles they always wear. 

For we are honored Irish

this one day of the year,

and we must toast to all our wish

with liters of green beer.

 

So let us rise together

and lift and quaff our cups. 

Though God knows soon hereafter

there’s headaches and hiccups.

 

Satori Zen

When working on new poetry

to share with every Facebook friend,

I found you liked the satori

and read all memoirs I would pen.

I posted one near every week...

you seem to like the verse mystique.

 

Tough Times {Satori Haiku}

When the times grow tough

it is best you shout enough...

but don’t try to bluff.

 

My Poetic Summary

The sum of my 3100 themes

have contained many subjects.

Key forms esteemed the basis of my dreams,

and my verses bestowed their effects

 

To learn more subjects for addition,

I’ve gone to a TV history site.

I found that it’s mostly supposition

and has no subjects I will write.

 

 

                    Micro Plastics

It’s in our salt and ocean fish.

It could be spice on every dish.

We only know it’s a no-no

that may in time cause us anguish.

 

President Biden’s Speech

The president spoke, hope you took notes

to what he’s done and what he’ll do.

You must help him and give him votes...

what you receive depends on you.

Red pols did not give him backing...

they showed the wisdom they are lacking.

Votes {Satori Couplets}

When red pols block votes,

they breach the constitution.

Amendments state they are dotes...

jail is solution.