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?

Our ancestors inked

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.
 

Technorati Tags: Letter, Thanks, Mail, Rhyme, Poetry

 

Read more rhymes by Rachel at her column, Clickety -
poetic news about Santa Barbarians talking back.

Wacky Word Wednesday - Terpsichoreacn

Terpsichorean

(terp si KOR ee uhn)

by Rachel Hoyt

 

image by africa via freedigitalphotos.net

 

 

A terpsichorean

is a twinkle toed heathen,

or a topsy tervy leaf in

the swirled wind drums beat in.

 

They dance at every whim -

terpsichoreans.

 

 

© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

Every week I rhyme and define a new wacky word.
Come on over to indulge your inner nerd.
And, please let me know of any weird words you've heard.

Technorati Tags: Words, Vocabulary, Poem, Rhyme, Terpsichorean, Poetry

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,

Studies proving Rudolph's red nose

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.

 

Technorati Tags: Creative, Judge, Sentencing, Rhyme, Poetry

Read more rhymes by Rachel at her column, Clickety -

poetic news about Santa Barbarians talking back

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.

Every week I rhyme and define a new wacky word.
Come on over to indulge your inner nerd.
And, please let me know of any weird words you've heard.

Technorati Tags: Words, Vocabulary, Poem, Rhyme, Finnimbrun, Poetry

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.

Every week I rhyme and define a new wacky word.

Come on over to indulge your inner nerd.

And, please let me know of any weird words you've heard.

Technorati Tags: Words, Vocabulary, Poem, Rhyme, Tinnient, Poetr

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?

Technorati Tags: Pod, Doomsday, Survive, Rhyme, Poetry

Read more rhymes by Rachel at her column, Clickety Clack -

poetic news about Santa Barbarians talking back

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.


Every week I rhyme and define a new wacky word.
Come on over to indulge your inner nerd.
And, please let me know of any weird words you've heard.

Technorati Tags: Words, Vocabulary, Poem, Rhyme, Hiemal, Poetry