Saturday, January 24, 2009

... variations on a theme ...

11/04/08

My travel weary toes wriggle in the sand 
  Crocs in my hand.
    Someone waits, but they can wait a bit longer.

My cell phone vibrates against my hip
  I eagerly grab the phone - usual curses forgotten.
    Waikiki has mellowed me.

Jan's voice rings clear, we have a new president!  
  Obama's won - McCain's conceded - There won't be a fight!
    I sink onto the sand and savor the sunset
      Hope restored - I smile.

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1/20/09

Late, rushed, overworked before I even get to work
  I treat myself to a mocha with amaretto - free flavor day
    Lucky me - I smile.

At work television's on, staff gathered round to watch
  Books checked in while eyes watch the events unfold.
    I sink onto the kick-stool and savor my coffee
      He raises a hand and lifts a nation.



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