I am participating in National Poetry Writing Month, a challenge to write a poem-a-day in April. It is perfect, because I have been challenging myself to do exactly that since the beginning of January and it has gone pretty darn well so far.
April 1, 2009 - Trickster, Foolish Sonnet
I didn’t notice there amidst the trees My eyes told my heart “Remember the rain!” Do I see a sacred Namaste bow? Breathe into the yammering then let go April 2, 2009 - World Autism Rondolet I decided to write rondolet Before.... “He is dangerous” they said? After “Sam is so happy!” the boss said with a smile = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Julie's poetry is also published in Daily Passion Activator. Why not subscribe in the box below, now for free?
Your purple halo with feminine wave
My heart rewound to the call of the breeze
I clawed out from the “big stuff matters” cave
“Thunderbolts strike and shake you off your feet!”
Stay alert for a fast escape from pain!
Is that a whisper, praying “bitter sweet”?
Or is my mind playing a vibrant trick?
All I see are giant, green grasses now –
Aging rope ties my brain matter, too thick
What you think you saw and heard, you do know 
Puzzle pieces of red, yellow, blue
I decided to write rondolet
In honor of world autism awareness day
Separate the made-up from the true
Reach out to others in the know, too
I decided to write rondolet
(The only sound I heard were animal-like wails)
“He is dangerous” they said?
Ammo-filled words hit his spirit with dread
His behavioral clues left scattered trails
Professionals spinning, weaving, chasing tails
“He is dangerous” they said?
He feels, knows, experiences nothing but love
“Sam is so happy!” the boss said with a smile
His hours at school now a joy, not a trial
The classroom setting may not fit like a glove
But the school culture is like heaven above
“Sam is so happy!” the boss said with a smile
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