11/10/09 senryu

a swirling maelstrom
randomly scatters my thoughts--
it’s the sight of you

©2009-Art Belliveau

11/09/09 senryu

rains are pouring down
but even in the deluge
my well is empty

©2009-Art Belliveau

11/08/09 broken promises

the sun shines down
on the cool world of morning
promising a day
fully fit for outdoor fun

never hinting in its greeting
that the dark clouds of storm
will be here soon
to make mockery of our plans

©2009-Art Belliveau

11/07/09 Treading Water

Treading water
      From before I learned to swim
      Past diving in for my first time
      Past going in over my head again and again
      In the rough waters of life
      Sometimes--often--the best I can do
      Is use the buddy system and keep
Treading Water

©2009-Art Belliveau

senryu 11/06/09

a family walk
through the cool dark fall ev'ning--
bonding together

©2009-Art Belliveau

senryu 11/05/09

always reaching out
seeking elusive connection
but you just aren't there

©2009-Art Belliveau

Failures

First time I tried, I didn't succeed,
And so, I tried once more.
I gave my all--ahead full speed!
Lost out, just like before.
Unwilling to admit defeat,
Redoubling my effort I came to the fore.
Enabled by determination, my goal I did complete,
Showing failure is often success's front door.

©2009-Art Belliveau

senryu 11/03/09

drowning in paper
the more of them i grade
the less i get done

©2009-Art Belliveau

senryu 11/02/09

wake in a panic
rush to get ready for church
to find time fell back

©2009-Art Belliveau

Snack Time

My tummy's feeling empty,
I am ready for a snack.
I look into the pantry,
Where I hide my stuff in back.

I pull out a bag of pretzels,
Some cookies and some chips.
My mouth begins to water;
There's a grin upon my lips.

I grab an apple and banana,
An orange and a pear,
Some grapes and peanut butter,
That I see sitting there.

I grab some milk to wash it down,
And then the food devour.
I have to eat quickly though,
Cause dinner's in an hour.

©2009-Art Belliveau