I Love Her Vested Interest This incredible urge to write, Is often sparked when love ignites. And it helps that I will this to me, For my #life is better spent willingly. I caution the wilful masses that prey: There are people with a vested interest in seeing me happy

#haiku Showing all of me Left holding my bleeding heart Return to sender ##haikuchallenge

For my mom A mother's day #poem, To keep in your pocket or purse, And carry where ever you may roam. A reminder of not just the first, But the second, third, and fourth #life You gave name to on this earth. A day to remember each and every birth. A time to celebrate all its worth. A priceless sentiment to honor your selfless acts. Of all the time spent having our backs. The countless times putting us before you Always leading by example of what we should do. The hugs, kisses and nightly tuck ins, The hours spent in the stands cheering on our wins. Consoling us in our losses, Urging us to never give up, Listening to us bitch about our bosses "mhmm, I understand, yup, yup" You're always looking out for our best interest Still supporting our dreams and the our vision’s next quest. You're the only woman I know to operate a long arm quilter and table saw in the same day That you made a gourmet meal, "You nailed it!" I'd say. I consider myself lucky to be one of the few To hug and kiss you back and tell you I love you. I hope on this day you remember all year, Your one of a kind love I'll always hold dear and wish to be near.

Obviously The feeling of incomplete, The final sigh of self-defeat, The fitting way you forgot about me. I'm not asking why or why not; I know it's the ex-guy and I don't want to put you on the spot. I knew I wasn't your forever, And still, I couldn't leave you in that place- Never. Frankly, I wouldn't leave my dog there-Ever. Had I known I'd become the scapegoat I should have known I'd become the scapegoat.

33 up And 33 down. I'll live each day this year a 34th time Then earn the right to claim 34 up And 34 down. And around and around. If only, merry-go I'd be bored and carry a restless flow I'm on this roller coaster, I'm strapped in safe and feeling secure. I can time the G-force like #3 on the toaster, And I have nothing to lose, Except fear.