All Wrong

My father sighed as he pushed
My wheelchair, "It's not supposed
To be like this. You should be
Pushing me." We both chuckled,
Still feeling inside that this
Was all wrong, all upside down.


Caren E. Salas


Inspired by Robert Lee Brewer's "Poetic Asides" - prompt: an upside-down poem

Good Night Moon

 
  

The moon is trying to blow me a kiss

But the midnight fog jealously blind-folds

The earth, still he peeks through and winks at me

And I smile at the secret we're sharing.

Good night moon; good night lover. Fill the night

With golden slumbers, and peaceful dreams.

The ocean tides ebb and flow in response

To you, like deep breathing in a restful sleep.

Good night moon; good night lover. Let me go.

I hate to leave you, but we'll meet again.

 

Caren E. Salas

Just Somewhere

No place in particular

Just somewhere to rest awhile

To be with friends, talk and swim

Meet new people, enjoy life

Nothing that you have to do

But to try and make it last.

Caren E. Salas

photo by William Salas