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Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onJuly 9, 2023July 8, 2023

Clearing Spirits

The clearing is nearing completion Sorting and organizing, coming to an end At least for the moment Fewer binders now, but they still lie in wait on the shelves. Ironically, there’s an inventory, an index of binders and files, in a binder This clearing of collections is never truly done […] Read More

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onJuly 2, 2023October 22, 2023

Antique Talk

Precious little watches Two from my Granny on my dad’s side My inheritance, along with her costume jewelry The other a gift, a mother of a constant friend Small collection, not worth anything the dealer said Not sure I agree with that. Free verse, based on Antique Watches.

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onJune 25, 2023

Checks & Balances

My mom is a stellar book keeper She taught me how to reconcile my cheque book To my bank statement Reconcile this way, she would say Instilling a monthly habit I take pleasure in the balancing Pouring over my transaction records Persisting when things just don’t add up I have […] Read More

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onJune 18, 2023October 22, 2023

Fluttering Scarves

My scarves are within easy reach Fluttering above my head A colour-coded headboard Silks and wools, each one a woven story Gifts from friends and special someones Works of art, my hanging colour chart. Free verse, based on Scarves.   

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onJune 11, 2023

Cresting

My old swimming pal in her new retro jacket the crests jazz it up Haiku, based on Awards & Medals 

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onJune 4, 2023

Old Bike. New Bike.

Window shopping Staff waving waving An invitation Say goodbye to your trusty old ride Found a new home for the Burgundy Norco, Lovely guy thought she was zippy! Wanted to know if I had named her I hadn’t. But he would. Trek Flex now all kitted out Thanks to the […] Read More

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onMay 28, 2023

Fine Wine

After stopping in at a cool vintage store And chatting with a couple of very hip Main Street dudes My Barbies found a new home. When the duo told me they had a Barbie vignette wall in their home I knew it was okay to let go, release, surrender my […] Read More

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onMay 21, 2023

Vanity Over Wisdom

  Grey days, aging out Painting away My Cruella streak Committing chemical violations It’s a vanity affair. Free verse. Based on Hair Dye Brushes.

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onMay 14, 2023

Fazed by Facing the Phases

I’m facing Phase 2 Daunting and dirty work Throwing out pieces of me Emotions rising, as I stretch up Reaching for the next dusty bin Piled high, teetering, risking a total collapse This giant Jenga game is jamming me up I comb through precious memories My hands blackened with grime […] Read More

Art, blog, environment, Recycling, sustainability Posted onMay 7, 2023

Tea Towel Time

A flour sack stack Rainbow colours overflow Dusting to ragtime Haiku, based on Tea Towels.

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