Thursday, December 27, 2012

Thursday Thoughts - On Thank You Notes

 The Pen's Might
by Rachel Hoyt
 
 
image by Simon Howden via freedigitalphotos.net
 
All throughout the land
awkward hands sat lame.
Thank yous tossed bland -
one text, thirty names.
They'd forgotten that
the pen's mightier
than a sword or bat
and can make hearts purr.

All that you need is
nice stationery,
a penmanship whiz,
a mem'ry to query,
ink to suit your style,
a bit of spare time,
strength to write a mile,
or perhaps a rhyme?

cards and notes like mad
and ensured they're linked
to good times they've had
by jotting it down -
that thank you, that tale -
spreading love around
with each piece of mail.
 
© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

 
Do you send thank you notes to family and friends?
Digital, snail mail, or, "It depends."?
This lesson I found says it matters how you send.
 

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Wacky Word Wednesday - Terpsichoreacn

Terpsichorean
(terp si KOR ee uhn)
by Rachel Hoyt
 
image by africa via freedigitalphotos.net
 
 
is a twinkle toed heathen,
or a topsy tervy leaf in
the swirled wind drums beat in.
 
They dance at every whim -
 
 
© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.


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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Thursday Thoughts - On Christmas Cheer

I Saw Cheer
by Rachel Hoyt
 
 
 
Decorations sparkling bright
on a brisk, hiemal night -
A bear sitting hillside although
quite soon it would begin to snow -
A rose garden covered with pine
laid out neatly in a line -
Brought the Christmas spirit to
my heart, my mind, and my soul too.
 
Dogs that ski and chase snowballs -
Shopping craft markets, shunning malls -
Snowflakes sticking to each eyelash -
Strolling along, no need to dash -
Drinking Gluhwein (German mulled wine)
in a city quite far from mine -
I felt Santa within my soul
and in the view - snow covered knoll.
 
When I got home I realized that
Santa is where you see him at:
A group of elves gath'ring for lunch,
A bowl of hot rum party punch,
A Gingerbread Latte to go,
Palm Trees that glisten with fake snow,
no myth - and belief that it glows.
 
© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.
 
 
This rhyme was inspired by my recent vacation
and reindeer news via BoingBong - Christmasy education.
 
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Wacky Word Wednesday - Finnimbrun


Finnimbrun
by Rachel Hoyt
 
 
 
A hand wrapped finnimbrun
is a present some would shun
because it could 'fit' anyone
and was likely bought 'under the gun',
hoping the sentiment would weigh a ton
and shroud a trinket with glamour and fun,
make you the envy of everyone,
for wisely gifting knick-knacks, finnimbrun.
 
© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.


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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Wacky Word Wednesday - Tinnient

Tinnient
by Rachel Hoyt

image by nirots via freedigitalphotos.net

Tinnient sounds
Aren't ones that abound.
Their tings are unique,
Clear, pleasant, chic -
Like sleighbells (So jubilant!) -
Those sounds oh so tinnient.
 
© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Thursday Thoughts - Survival Pod

My Posh Pod
by Rachel Hoyt



 
The walls would be navy
with sparkles attached
and padded so comfy
that new dreams would hatch
while everything outside
just crumbles and melts
and my smug, non-chapped hide
enjoys petting felt.
If I spent a million
or more to survive,
that saving dominion
would comfort and guide.
No pod pink slip will wear
my name in dry ink
until it can compare
to a human link.
With soft straps to hug me
and knowledge to teach,
my pod 'pop' would be the
dream cash helped me reach.
 
 
© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved
Many are planning and building, hoping they survive
the end of the world... but would you want to be alive?
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Wacky Word Wednesday - Hiemal

Hiemal
(hahy uh muhl)

by Rachel Hoyt
 
image by Evgenu Dinev via freedigitalphotos.net
 
 
A hiemal night
can be a delight
if the fire is just right
and winter only within sight.

The pale moonlight
makes me glow bright
on a wintry, hiemal night.
 
© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.


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