I wish it was
the magic mantra of childhood
where all dreams were possible
just by fervent desire
wishing it was so
could realize our fondest visions
knowing that we could
make it so
soon enough we learn
the innocence of childhood
is but a fantasy
but once in a while
it would be nice
if it were so
Why not more than once in a while? If wishes were fishes… – mh clay
floating in the roaring river of life
we are minute specks
slightly different from the others
until we notice one dot
suddenly unique
from all the rest
compelling us to separate
from the multitudes
join this unique life form
that my friends
is the birth of
love
for those who are so blessed
It’s molecular. We combine to make compounds, unique in the stew of life. – mh clay
our eyes are windows on life
filtering all we encounter
a youngster whips perilously close on his scooter…
is he a nasty child
or just thoughtless?
a large dog barks loudly…
is he ferocious
or just playful?
a woman holds her infant…
is she hugging her child
or checking the baby’s diaper?
a pigeon dive-bombs me…
is he vengeful
or just being a bird?
that adorable little dog…
has just urinated in the elevator
was it an accident
or a neglectful owner?
Would our answers be new if we didn’t take the questions personally? – mh clay
the moon is growing sad and listless as it sickens
traversing the sky radiating vomit
a very sick satellite
the sun, great mother force tries to heal the rift
with its powerful rays to overcome the negativity
generated earlier
so far the sun is in ascendance
BUT beware
the moon is secretly gaining strength
may become a worthy contender
in this battle for the life of our planet
we must gear up for the battle ahead
our lives and those of our families are on the line
Metaphor, myth or maybe; something’s going down. – mh clay
as one who has been blessed with years
let me admonish you not to waste
your precious time trying
to change people’s minds
showing them the truth
on a political matter
is a thankless task
devolving into hectoring
loss of friendship
the days spent lecturing
are a fruitless expenditure of time
that could otherwise be spent
in the pursuit of happiness
…and love
our days on earth are numbered
spend them profitably
you won’t get a second chance
Nuff said. – mh clay
I dreamed upon a cloud
A floating plush cocoon
Of cottony softness
Gently wafting forward
Above the strife below
Beyond the cacophony
Of daily contentiousness
Just peaceful contemplation
Here shall I end my days
In serene tranquility
Where peacefulness and
Quietude reign supreme
I think….I think….
Unless total boredom
Drives me utterly insane
Compelling my return to earth
Monotonous millenia strumming harps. More fun to mess with humans; check your halos at the door. (We welcome Milt to the ranks of our Contributing Poets with this submission. Read more of his madness on his new page – check it out.) – mh clay
Uncle Nat was definitely my favorite uncle. He was my mother’s younger brother and lived in Scranton, Pennsylvania with his wife, Sadie, and their two daughters, Lillian and Dorothy. Dorothy, the younger girl was just one year my junior and we were great friends for years. Uncle Nat, born Hershel Newtah Jochnewitz, Americanized his name to Nathan Young while still …
Never thought I’d live to see
My own Octo-gen-er-ity
The daily complement of pills
Have staunched so many ills
I am the first in my line
To reach this magic time
As I stand to face
The finish of the race
Each day I go anew
To confront life’s brew
Of ache and tired muscle
Amid our diurnal bustle
I take my quotidian stand
A toast to Medicine Grand
For a long and healthy life
Buttressed by my loving wife
Better living, longevity and love – through chemistry. Viva, Milt! – mh clay
nature has endowed us with genes
to pass on mutations that helped us
evolve from primitive hominoids
to our present-day form and
on to an unbelievable future
in early childhood we learn to compete
to study to enable us to better ourselves
compete with our peers
surpass them in life’s battle
survival of the fittest
has worked on this world
for several billion years
and will continue into
the foreseeable future
when we shall finally learn
if we are alone
in this expanding universe
or……..
barring an eccentric asteroid
For those who do or don’t get evolved, it’s aliens or a great big rock. – mh
