Early Morning Mist
Misty morning, quiet and still,
Hiding whatever lies over the hill;
A blank white wall looks back at me
Until the sun rises and sets me free.
Slowly, slowly, the mist gives way -
The strength of the sun lights up a new day.
©Joan Adams Burchell
September 20, 2009
The New Bird Feeder
I put a new bird-feeder up,
just the other day;
The old one flipped its lid too much
on a windy day.
It was a comical site to watch
as they gave each perch a turn;
They soon caught on and more came
to feast - and learn.
This was such a little thing
but to the birds, so great;
A tall new model with a red lid -
they wouldn't have to wait.
Back and forth, Thanksgiving Day,
chirping out their praise;
Thankful for black sunflower seeds
housed in a Rolls Royce space.
©Joan Adams Burchell
October 11, 2009
Time Together
Whether it's hot or cold or rain or snow
I try to comb N'kai each day.
It makes her feel comfy with all that hair gone
and she stands very still 'til I say.
She's getting older but still runs away -
smiling as she rolls on the grass.
It's part of her fun and then she comes back,
waiting for her collar with class.
Our walks are part of yesterday -
now she enjoys her big yard;
She loves it when outdoor work I do
and seems to know that it's hard.
She watches and waits until I'm done in
and we take a much-needed break.
Growing old together now -
My dog - my friend - my mate.
©Joan Adams Burchell
October 12, 2009
*Chicken Soup*
Chicken soup can warm you through
in many different ways;
I think because it's homey -
Something from by-gone days.
Are you cold; are you sick;
lonely, or depressed?
Have a bad day or really tired?
Chicken soup is best.
The prescription used by our ancestors
and handed down to us,
Was homemade chicken soup for all -
and made without a fuss.
No? I can't convince you?
Don't laugh until you try;
Delicious, nutritious, Mom's chicken soup
will put a sparkle back into your eye.
©Joan Adams Burchell