SENSE OF WONDER By Polly Guerin

The wee hummingbird came

Early morning waw his game

Fairy wings fluttering aloft

Flower to Flower he sought

I watched with a sense of wonder

The wonderous creature's plunder

Enraptured by the lilliputian's skill

Astonished I admired the thrill

Of nature's intricate dance

Could be missed in a glance

A showman so delicate, so rare

I looked for him eadh morning fair

What joy he brought each day

Toss concerns away in play

So I ventured into the world today

And spread my wings with play.

 

ADIEU TO JUNE 2021 By Polly Guerin

June splashed into summer

Rainstorms were a bummer

Thunderbolts shocked June

She entered with wet gloom

We zoomed here and there

Then sunlight came so rare

Father's day paid homage to men

And Pride Month was on the mend

Justice echoed through the nation

Juneteenth for emancipation

They marched nationwide to protest

New York put through the outcry test

The solstice summer did shout out loud

We wore summer shorts in the crowd

The dawning of a brand new day

Made us wish June's troubles away

For everything good comes in July

With a sunshine golden glow reply. 

 

OPTIMISTIC: By Polly Guerin

Now that the pandemic is winding down

It's time to discard that downcast frown

A cheerful attitude goes a long way

To put a little magic into every day

Decide to give your attitude a boost

Release restraints and now cut loose

Dance to the positive rhythm of life

You've come a long way from strife

Life gives new opportunity for growth

Recall your fondest dreams and note

Like the changing seasons you recreate

Now is the time to begin, it's never too late

To evolve into a higher version of yourself

With an optimistic outlook recharge and grow.

 

ADIEU TO MAY 2021 By Polly Guerin

I can but only tell you this

Cheerful May did not exist

The cold blast kept us stuck

Warmer weather was not our luck

Memorial day honored heroes all

Heroes in the vaccine war I recall

All Mothers had a respectful salute

With Jewish Heritage Month on route

Mental Health Month made it very clear

That many a person suffered with fear

Yet Cherry Blossoms debuted one day

With hope that spring was truly on its way

Sweet May briefly came with joy to love us

With flowers and blue skies above us

Cheer up summer is waiting at the gate'

Be glad even if it's slow to come at any rate. 

 

HIT THE DELETE BUTTON By Polly Guerin

Delete, Delete, Delete

Wrong thinking curbs success

The past is past, no regrets

Spoken words manifesting negativity

Become a reality, stifle positivity

Keep you from your best potential

Stay convinced with credential

Turn off the negative recording

Reprogram your mind, warning

Don't give negativity the time of the day

Delete thoughts that get in the way

Move forward on a high pitch

You'll conquer every glitch

Welcome the gift, the ultimate bliss

Engage life fully and don't resist.

  

SPRING AWAKENING: By Polly Guerin

The trees awaken and struggle to give birth   

And the sparrow's song tweets the silent earth

Like ballerinas the trees bend and sway      

Yearning towards the sun's warming rays     

The forest symphony sings from its roots     

Snaps, crackles, crushing twigs underfoot    

        King bluebirds take up the best in the court              

     Claim their territory where  others sought                 

Yet, hither and yon there's room for them all       

The creatures of spring are enthralled                  

But bring new life, they arise from sleep               

Fledglings emerge and being to peep                      

And the world rejuvenated thus renewed                     

Refreshing vistas and new found views                     

On nature's green velvet carpet we sit                       

Spring Awakening is our profound gift                       

      

      

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: By Polly Guerin

 

A mother's love is the inner source

Her devotion is on a steady course

Though heartbreak comes, and it will

Her steadfast faith is strong, and still

The gentle touch of a mother's hand

Reassures patients, lets us understand

Taking pride in even the minutest detail

Her praise ignites inspiration, never fails

Children are the pearls in her value purse

Childhood memories center in her universe

Of Children's laughter in those halcyon days

Memories she cherishes in the scrapbook page

These fleeting moments may surely pass

But a mother's love will forever last.

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