with two trips to Lowe’s
100 pavers, some mulch
we are almost done
Patio Building Day Five
Author: lovizmytrio
Patio Building Day Four
a curved contraption
has brought us to a standstill
of pure frustration
Patio Building Day Three
ground fabric in place
everything leveled, ready
500 pavers
Patio Building Day Two
pets like to make prints
on freshly-laid, level sand
yet he keeps at it
Patio Building Day One
measure a circle
spend the morning cutting sod
and flatten the earth
Red Sky at Morning, Climate Gives Warning
it’s not fall here yet
because climate change gifts drought
(endless heat and sun)
yet, the trees persist.
they tell us what we don’t know
with perfect colors.
Mother of Three
i have said it all
and i can finally move on.
that is all. check mate.
Stand Still this Moment
all i need today:
my cooperative puppy
who just bit me once
because of the bone
i bribed him to sit still
he is now a Jedi
Warm Yet Cool
October roses
shouldn’t still be bursting blooms
alas, climate change
Heartbreak #109 for Year 2020
arriving today:
my kids who text me daily
my kids, yes, my kids
did she read my words?
did she see what i just wrote?
alas, i’m tired
i want to see them
just as he does, biking there
in the midst of lunch
seeing their faces,
having a conversation
without this damn screen
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