CALM

( C ) uddle

( A )

( L ) ot

( M ) arriage

CALM begets calm, gentleness.

Soothing seas of, tenderness.

We are so, blessed.

Never taking for, granted.

AIR or AIR

( A ) lways

(  I ) n

( R ) ut

or

( A ) lways

(  I ) n

( R ) eady

AIR or AIR, means a choice.

AIR is required, for all humans.

Can ignore fact, or do something.

To ignore present, means ignore future.

Denying climate change, is fools game.

Denying cigarette effects, more of same.    

Head in sand, is no different.

In the morning, nothing has changed.

Doesn’t have to, be that way.

Help reduce carbons, clears the way.

Bees absent nest, tells a story.

Mother Nature crying, listen to her. 

Plant more trees, build solar panels.

Please help those, who can’t breathe. 

Reduce carbon monoxide, build electric cars.

Clear the waters, of toxic waste.

  

Know your position, in this race.

What in future, we will face.

Each step counts, start right now!  

Recycle your waste, has own rewards.

Let’s take responsibility, world live in.

Let bygones be, let’s work together.

Create better life, step by step.

Starting at home, all of us!

Husband and I, we work together.

Helping each other, those around us.

In ways can, in ways must.

Let’s keep world, beautiful and clear!

BONDED

( B ) ricks

( O ) f

( N ) atural

( D ) esire

( E ) qually

( D ) rawn

BONDED for life, by choice.

Truly there for, each other.

Can’t bring down, mortar strong.

No matter what, always together.

INDEPENDENT

(  I ) nsight

( N ) eeds

( D ) etermination

( E ) xpresses

( P ) ersonality

( E ) xplores

( N ) orms

( D ) efines

( E ) xcellence

( N ) ourishes

( T ) rust

INDEPENDENT means, self-defined.

Willing to, stand up.

Speaks loudly, and clear.

Willing go, it alone.

Not parrot, just repeating.

Or choosing, because safe.

Not ruled, by another...

Self-appointed egotistic, authoritarian dictator.

Someone not, easily influenced.

Able to, make decisions.

Aligns with, like-minded people.

Work as, a team.

To ensure, independence remains.

Willing to, be disowned.

Because don’t, fit “in”.

Freedom from, what’s “expected”.

Freedom from, labeling others.

Freedom to, recognize love.

To most, fervently embrace.

Respects differences, shakes hands.

Backs away, from hatred.

Refusing to, hurt others.

Just to, get rich...

Humility considered, unnecessary baggage.

INDEPENDENT means, self-defined.

Create life, you desire.

Find someone, share with…

Loves you, as are.

INSIDE

(  I )  n

( N ) ature

( S ) ometimes

(  I )  t’s

( D ) elightfully

( E ) xciting

INSIDE our nature, great depths.

Taken to extremes, either way...

Upsets natural balance, creates chaos.

Step back let, flow naturally.

GAME

( G ) rab

( A ) t

( M ) agic

( E ) veryone

GAME of life, does not require luck.

Based on skill, and a unique instinct.

Never losing faith, believing that right wins.

Foundation of love, gets through hard times.

STOP

( S ) anity

( T ) akes

( O ) ver

( P ) rejudice

STOP being mad, about equality.

Accept that differences, are meant.

Teaches us an, important lesson.

Love shall overcome, even this.

DELAY

( D ) on’t

( E ) xpect

( L ) aughter

( A ) fter

( Y ) esterday

DELAY not expected, day drags on.

First in Miami, then New York.

Everybody just wanted, to get home.

Especially get there, before the storm.

Hours went by, getting very tired.

Delay upon delay, please don’t cancel.

Finally came together, heard the sigh.

Bus to plane, in air again.

Upon landing follow, detour to baggage.

Nobody is smiling, how could they.

Barely able to, keep eyes open.

Then to car, in parking lot.

So thankful that, through all this...

My sweetheart there, by my side.

Got us home, safe and sound.

Into bed plopped, clothes still on.

Soon beside me, we fell asleep.

Woke up together, things to do.

Tomorrow will come, happiness and laughter.

Today curling up, and just relaxing.

NOISE

( N ) urturing

( O  vercomes

(  I ) ndifference

( S ) ilently

( E ) rases

NOISE imposes itself, becomes acceptable norm.

Seeking solution to, a current event.

To guest services, representative do go.

As you approach, shades come down.

No one’s home, door is closed.

Ring the doorbell, set phrases repeating.

Finally walk away, in total frustration. 

Tears in eyes, no one cares.

Don’t want to, but cry do. 

One who loves, me is nearby.

Knows need some, time to process.

Quietly awaits a, sign from me.

Then asks if, I am okay.

Offers options where, go from here.

By this time, realize what matters.

Two of us, together enjoying life.

Earlier event just, let float away.

In the end, not important enough.

Peace and quiet, all I want.

NOISE chaos makes, overruled by love.

THERE

( T ) he

( H ) eart

( E ) xperiences

( R ) eal

( E ) cstasy

THERE he was, my heart’s desire.

Across from me, he sat expectantly.

To meet me, he came purposely.

That night I, fell in love.

WALK

( W ) arm

( A  ) rms

( L  ) oving

( K  ) iss

WALK with the one you love.

Hand in hand wherever you are.

That is the meaning of life.

Everything else is nothing by comparison.

FITS

( F ) un

(  I ) n

( T ) he

( S ) un

FITS January in Florida, warmer...

Than Maine at this, time.

Better than zero is, eighty.

A kayak tour in, swamp.

Wearing shorts instead of, layers.

Cruising on ship not, freezing.

Better believe it’s quite, nice.

Here with my sweetheart, smiling.

Just a little while, away.

Then we head back, home.

Would miss all the, beauty.

And quiet of rural, life.

TWO

( T  ) he

( W ) ondrous

( O ) pportunity

TWO as one, cannot separate.

Hard to find, these days.

What is it, about them...

That makes them, so different?

They enjoy being, always together.

When out for, a meal.

They sit side, by side.

Not across table, too far.

Holding hands wherever, they are.

Even at home, all alone.

Together 24/7, every day.

These two even, work together.

That’s by choice, loving it!

To others an, odd couple.

How can you, stand it...

Always together without, a break?

That’s not normal, strangers think.

It is not, couple agrees.

It is what, they want.

One thing have, in common.

Yet both have, their differences.

But not where, it counts.

The differences enhance, the experience.

When they don’t, certainly address.

He’s good cook, she’s not.

But loves to, clean up.

She’ll share her, life story.

He’s a very, private person.

That’s two of, many examples.

In the first, perfect blend.

In the second, reach compromise.

And life joyfully, goes on.

Two years have, gone by.

Of many more, to come.

Loving each other, every day.

TWO as one, cannot separate.

BUD

( B ) uilding

( U ) p

( D ) aily

BUD so pretty, full of promise.

From day one, nourished and protected.

Watching me bloom, with your love.

We’re together forever, through the seasons.

FISHING

( F ) eeling

(  I ) t

( S ) houldn’t

( H ) urt

(  I ) gnore

( N ) asty

( G ) ashes

FISHING for compliments, time wasted.

Insecurities revealed others, will gloat.

Enjoy bringing down, the weak.

Only disguises fears, they have.

Bullies inflict emotional, physical pain.

Gathering around them, a crowd.

Becomes the base, encourages more.

It’s time to, speak up!

Don’t let get, away with.

Been doing for, too long.

Blaming others for, their wrongs.

Time to push, them away.

Time to be, strong again.

Stand tall and, push back.

With facts and, absolute truth.

Doesn’t matter whether, they believe.

Move on to, better life.

Full of joy, and love.

That is what, I did!

That’s the place, to be.

READ

( R ) eally

( E ) xpect

( A ) lready

( D ) one

READ from many sources, take in.

Life experiences lived, revealed within.

Learn from them using, your imagination.

One day Prince Charming, does arrive.

You will recognize because, you believed.

Miracles do happen found, in print.

Many made it through, tough times.

Reading their stories does, help you.

There is indeed a, happy ending.

Keep that as your, daily focus.

Not saying it’s easy, rarely is.

Met my prince two, years ago.

Within me the optimism, of many.

Even though at moment, life depressing.

Because of stories read, I believed.

Took the chance with, no regrets!

Pick up book today, start reading.

Enter the world of, someone else.

Begin to learn more, about yourself.

Ready for happiness when, it arrives.

PACIFIERS

( P ) ressure

( A ) ffects

( C ) ertainty

(  I ) mportant

( F ) ind

(  I ) mmediately

( E ) ffective

( R ) ealistic

( S ) olutions

PACIFIERS help relieve pain, and tension.

Brings back into alignment, breathe easier.

Something to chew on, helps distract.

Then able to concentrate, plus relax.

Best if by choice, not forced.

Wonderful if someone special, comes along.

Don’t have to go, it alone.

Out of the chaos, comes peace.

MIDNIGHT

( M ) aybe

(  I  ) t’s

( D ) ark

( N ) evertheless

(  I ) t’s

( G ) reat

( H ) ere

( T ) onight

MIDNIGHT day ends, beginning of another.

Review the day, plan for tomorrow.

Next to me, one I love.

Calling a night, back to sleep.

  

SNOW

( S ) ilent

( N ) ight

( O ) f

( W ) onder

SNOW outside falls quietly, white coating of light.

Upon wakening look outside, with awe and delight.

Then remember last night, your touch and kisses.

Landing softly on me, absorbing with such delight.

For both comes day, beauty turns to chaos.

No one seems prepared, frantically rushing around everywhere.

Needing to get somewhere, others cancel their day.

Doesn’t have to be, that way at all.

Given time chaos avoided, mess outside cleared away.

Takes on new form, still full of joy.

Put on layers needed, then begin the day.

Step out on snow, can enjoy its wonders.

Proceed slowly and cautiously, as did last night.

Day builds to crescendo, will enjoy every minute.

Then night comes again, snow falls once more.

Inside love does abound, with touches and kisses.

UNRAVEL

( U ) pset

( N ) eed

( R ) elief

( A ) pply

( V ) irtual

( E ) lixir...

( L ) OVE

UNRAVEL knotted life, simplify.

Eliminate that which, complicates.

Life is too, short.

Embrace what is, uplifting.

Don’t instantly get, involved.

Not all about, you.

Stop going in, circles.

Step out and, breathe.

Close your eyes, wait.

Who loves you, completely?

Demands nothing of, you?

Likes being with, you?

Top of list, you?

If not ask, why.

Then do something, about.

Be your best, you.

That’s when you’ll, attract..

One meant for, you.

Not a moment, sooner.

You wouldn’t be, ready.

Would make same, mistakes.

Trip over self, again.

Learn how to, laugh.

Whenever that happens, again.

Start over each, time.

One day a, hand...

Reaches out to, you.

And two becomes, one.

NIGHTCAP

( N ) ot

(  I ) ntoxicated

( G ) etting

( H ) orny

( T ) ogether

( C ) apturing

( A ) nticipated

( P ) leasure

NIGHTCAP is love, not alcohol.

Senses all there, fully ignited.

Passion is alive, and well.

A perfect fit, heaven sent.

DREAMS

( D ) aring

( R ) eality’s

( E ) xistance

( A ) nd

( M ) emory

( S ) urrendered

DREAMS come true, big and small.

Not all but, some of them.

Imagination a map, to the unknown.

Not to fear, simply play with.

In mind’s eye, anything is possible.

Stars of hope, shining bright everywhere.

Make a wish, blow out candles.

Then live as, if comes true.

In the negative, see the positive.

Hidden in there, under the surface.

A treasure chest, of precious gems.

Gets us through, the hard times.

See the beauty, within your heart.

Gives you a, place to start.

Memory plays games, stacks the odds.

Like a computer, time to compress.

Provides more room, to dance in.

Let loose and, create new reality.

Using strands of, mystery and delight.

To create quilt, of better life.

The choice ours, not someone else.

Be the child, of reckless abandon.

Meaning dare to, truly be yourself!

Gather up all, the tools needed.

Build tree fort, full of desire.

Then when sad, place to go.

To restore your, dreams once more.

Believe in them, to act upon.

There is plenty, there to dissuade.

Don’t focus on, just look away.

Keep close by, your hope chest.

Time dust off, open it up.

That’s the way, to see surprise.

Don’t miss it, when passes by.

It happens to, all of us.

It can become, quite a story.

If let in, dreams come true.

Don’t lock door, shut self in.

Get on the, merry-go-round.

Enjoy the ride, see what happens.

HUG

( H ) appy

( U ) nderlines

( G ) lad

HUG most precious, says so much.

Cements the feeling, as happiness expressed.

Long time awaiting, hope living on.

Comes to fruition, joy beyond measure.

Agony of loneliness, is over now.

Sought me out, he purposely did.

After reading article, in local newspaper.

Felt a connection, acted upon it.

One two three, he rescued me.

Snap of finger, I did respond.

I’m happy now, because of him.

Wouldn’t have it, any other way.

FOREVER

( F ) lowing

( O ) f

( R ) iver

( E )  ver

( V ) igilant

( E ) ver

( R ) enews

FOREVER is my, love for you.

From the beginning, my heart knew.

Every beat of, my heart yours.

FOREVER and ever, will be together.

CURL

( C ) an

( U ) nderstand

( R ) eal

( L ) ove

CURL up close, without a word.

Feels so good, comes quite naturally.

Wouldn’t have it, any other way.

True love that simple, there for each other.

NEW

( N ) ow

( E ) veryone

( W ) ins

NEW year new beginning, okay to start over.

Everything erased life bright, open mind open heart.

On Christmas in 2016, met someone very special.

New Year’s Day proposed, with smile said yes!

Two years have passed, grown closer love stronger.

Each year January 1st, an anniversary we celebrate!

So too can be, for you and others.

Day to celebrate with, renewed hope and optimism.