Tree…

a lot of people
said the tree was dead
an eyesore
it needed to be
cut down
but the neighborhood
witches
said the tree was not ready
to go
she still danced
at night
when no one was looking

 

 

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Witches…a poem

you think we don’t exist
but we are everywhere
we teach your children
cure your dis-ease
we grow your food
and write the books you read
we lecture
and run the businesses
you support
we keep you safe
in a world of violence
that never ends
we are the children
of those they never
burned
and we are everywhere

 

Photo:Erik Mclean
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The Itsy Bitsy…

spiders don’t like
HALLOWEEN
they see themselves
everywhere
fuzzy things
hanging from strings
and bouncy elastic bits
their images
used to frighten
children
and it hurts their
feelings
because spiders
are friendly
and kind
okay
some spiders are
POISONOUS
but many of them
just want to live their lives
and be happy
they don’t want to be
HATED
so humans should
think about that
since spiders keep our houses
clean and safe from bugs
and
if you let one sit on your hand
you’ll see that they are
beautiful

 

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The Pumpkin Patch…a poem

the Pumpkin Patch
is a dark
and dangerous place
if they speak to you
don’t listen
or they’ll draw you in
and hide your body
where it will never be found

 

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The Boatman…a poem

the boat looks different
to each one
crossing the
River Styx
so don’t be surprised
when your turn comes
and this is what you
are asked to board
the Boatman’s
boats
never sink
but be warned
I wouldn’t put my hands
in the water
If I were you
and always
keep a couple
of extra coins
in your pocket

 

 

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It’s starting…a poem

the trees
are getting ready for winter
with a fashion show
of color
as they drop their leaves
and begin to shut down
conserving their energy
divesting themselves
of anything that can’t
hold heavy ice or snow
and then
when their branches are bare
they softly sing themselves
to sleep

 

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Fairy woods…a poem

you have to be
very quiet
in the fairy woods
if they find you
do not dance with them
do not accept gifts
or food
or drink
do not ask questions
because the answers are
never free
never go to their parties
never make any promises
never do
ANYTHING
with fairies
or it may be the
last thing you ever do

 

 

 

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Mitzi…a poem

Mitzi
was resting
after a hard day
being a princess
and while she never told anyone
what she was
many people guessed
because of the glitter
she left behind

 

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Waiting…a poem

and in the mossy forest
dinosaurs
still lurk
waiting for their moment
to return

 

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Chicago at night…a poem

Chicago
is a part of me
as I am part of Her
She’s majestic
beautiful
and strong
She never sleeps
and if you know how to
listen
you can hear the beating of
Her heart

 

Photo:  Benjamn Suter
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