Crack life open
And find the surprise
Inside
Dab a little behind your
Ears
Stick it in your pocket
In a locket
But don't lock it
Up
Hang it on key chain
Let it swing
Sprinkle some in
Your salad
Or in a
Champagne glass
Sip it, splash it
Wear it
Share it
Smear it on bifocals
Or binoculars
To improve the view
Slide some in your
Shoe
You never know
What a little surprise
Will do
This was written for the Wacky Wednesday prompt at Poets United but I was too late to link there-- so I'm sharing it as part of the Poetry Pantry post instead. poetryroll.blogspot.com
Inspired by Ella's introduction to SARK http://planetsark.com/ who writes wonderful words, like "Keep surprise close at hand" :-) The spark for this poem.
Life isn't worth having unless we really LIVE it is it...love this! I put a dab in the small of my neck every day and on my wrists too ...
ReplyDeleteYes, grab life and go for the ride :)
Hi Brenda!! I'm so glad you agree. :-) always wonderful to see you and your enthusiasm!!
DeleteWonderful..amazing how the ideas flow rapidly through the poem. Wacky indeed :)
ReplyDeleteWacky's the way I roll:-) thank you so much for the visit and lovely compliment!
Deletethis is delightful ~ and good advice. {smile}
ReplyDeletehave a great week!
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Hi Dani!! Thank you. Hope that you had a great week too:-)
DeleteWonderful words to live by!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laurie!:-)
ReplyDeleteThe energy in this is addictive, thanks for this wonderful surprise!
ReplyDeleteHi Robert! What a perfect comment :-) Thank you very much!
DeleteThis just feels joyful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteJoy is always good isn't it? Thank you so much :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the light-hearted but thought-filled tone of this. It is certainly carefree and lively!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura Maria! Nice to see you:-) so glad you stopped by and that yo enjoyed the poem Thank you!
DeleteFirst eight lines...the long "i" sounds, the "--ock" scheme, very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteHi Jack! Love how you noticed my sound-scheme :-) thank you very much!
Deleteha this is fun...there is a bit of magic in it as well...and when you find it dont lock it up....for sure....smiles.
ReplyDeleteHi Brian!! Always enjoy making some poetic magic-thank you for the smiles :-)
DeleteA fun, positive piece :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Nice to see you:-) glad you had fun!
Deleteha nice..love the playful mood in this...and i much like the idea of sprinkling life over the salad..smiles...and yeah...important to share it with others, not keeping it to ourselves...it multiplies when shared
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia!! Always nice to see you. It is wonderful to share isn't it? Thank you for sharing the joy with me :-)
DeleteDelightful indeed!
ReplyDeleteHi Mad!! Thank you so much for sharing in the delight :-)
DeleteLove this philosophy! One to live by!
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