Calm and gentle blows the breeze
Lovers walk amongst the trees
Blue skies smile down from above
Radiating sunshine on those in love
Perfume splendor fills the air
Blossoming beauties wave their fair
Children scamper to and fro
Gaily laughing off they go
Cheerful pleasantries fill the day
As we go on our merry way
Days like this are never a bore
And leave us wanting all the more
Written by, Michelle Cook
Originally posted: March 20, 2016
Photo found at: pinterest.com
Blogger friend Trent, from Trent’s World has graciously given us a new word to add to the dictionary. Compty is the word, and it means… wanting to comment on a blog post but coming up empty when you try. So here’s a poem I promised to write about it. And just in case you missed it, this goes along with last night’s Midnight Madness; which you can check out here.
Compty
Is a very unique word
One you’ve probably
Never even heard
It’s a word made up
By our blogger friend Trent
Who decided to tell me
What this awesome word meant
So have no fear
This magical word is now here
Its meaning is simple and easy
And won’t leave you feeling queasy
It has to do with
Wanting to comment on a blog
During those frustrating times
When your brain is in a fog
It’s then that you can’t quite
Figure out what to say
So you just end up leaving
And going on your merry way
So thank you Trent
For sharing your word
It really is lovely
And not at all absurd
It’s too bad nobody else
Was brave enough to submit any more
Get with the program all you other bloggers
And don’t be such a bore! 😉
Written by, Michelle Cook
Photo credit: pixabay.com
Posted in Midnight Madness, Uncategorized
Tagged #midnightmadness, blogging, Compty, dictionary, fun, new word, odd, poem, poetry, random, stramge, Trent's World, unique, weird, word
Thought we were sort of due for another question and answer game tonight. So…
P.S. I will choose one of the answers and write a poem about it tomorrow. So think of a good one! I can’t wait to see all of your responses. ~M
Photo credit: pixabay.com
Posted in Midnight Madness, Uncategorized
Tagged #midnightmadness, answers, dictionary, fun, games, meaning, odd, questions, random, strange, thoughts, weird, wonderful, words, writing
Rain sweet beautiful rain
Never go away
Tickle my tongue
As I dance and play
Keep me inspired
As only you can
Such a miraculous gift
In God’s wondrous plan
Sing me your lovely tune
As I snuggle into bed
Never leave me
Want your song in my head
Whisper your wonders
While I drift off to sleep
Cradle me with your lullaby
I’m yours forever to keep
Written by, Michelle Cook
Photo credit: pixabay.com
Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged comforting, dancing, fun, happiness, inspirational, magical, miraculous, music, playing, poem, poetry, puddles, rain, spashing, wondrous
Originally posted: June 15, 2015
Photo credit: mysplashpad.net
My daughters… Autumn (8) Brianna (15)
Taffy to candy corn
Cookies and brownies
And…
What to choose?
Caramel apples?
I don’t know…
What to have,
In the world of sweets?
I guess candy is too sweet to eat,
In a world of sweets.
So I’m having it all!
Written by, Autumn Cook (Age 8)
Posted in Featured Writers, Uncategorized
Tagged Autumn, Brianna, candy, Cheesecake Factory, children, daughters, desserts, family, Featured Writer, Florida, fun, happiness, memories, sweets, vacation
Photo found at: theberry.com
Photo credit: pixabay.com
Posted in Midnight Madness, Silly Stuff, Uncategorized
Tagged #midnightmadness, coincidences, devil, evil, fun, hell, life, living, madness, postaday, thoughts, weird, word play, words, writing
For several months now, my daughter Autumn has been asking me to post this poem she wrote about snow. Well today, she came running into my bedroom and announced that she had a big surprise for me waiting on my desk. When I got to my desk, her lovely poem was waiting. She was all smiles and giggles, as she watched me finally agree to post her poem. I feel like a terrible mother for not posting this sooner, and yet like the saying goes… “Out of sight, out of mind.” So today, she made sure to put her poem in a place, where she knew I was sure to see it; and what a wonderful poem it is! Hope you enjoyed reading her poem, and if you did, please leave her a comment. I’m sure she would be tickled to know what others think about what she’s written. 😉 Have a very blessed day! ~M xo
Photo credit: pixabay.com
Sitting here at the kitchen table
I’m reminded of you
As a young boy you’d come over
And we’d talk for a few
You were always so excited
To tell me about your day
I mostly just sat and listened
To all you had to say
We’d sit and color pictures
And you’d tell me about all of your collections
The smiles you wore upon your young face
Are still my most vivid recollections
There was never a dull moment
Whenever you and your sister were around
And in your smiling eyes
The essence of happiness could always be found
Today as I reminisce about your life
I realize you were one of the rare few
Who always kept his light shining
No matter what you were going through
It’s hard to believe you’re gone
We don’t know what we’ll ever do
Life just isn’t the same now
Without sweet wonderful you
Written by, Michelle Cook
Photo credit: pixabay.com
Thinking back
On twenty-three years
I smile through
The awakened tears
Blessed memories
Of my life with you
Hard to believe
All we’ve been through
Recalling the good
And leaving the bad
Years spent apart
Were so terribly sad
It’s been a rough road
Along the way
So glad we both
Had the courage to stay
Together forever
With you by my side
Is where I hope
To always reside
Written by, Michelle Cook
Addictively Alluring
Brilliantly Bright
Colorfully Cute
Delightfully Dainty
Entirely Edible
Flirtatiously Fruity
Generally Gemlike
Handsomely Hard
Impressively Ideal
Juicy Jewels
Kissable Kaleidoscopes
Lavishly Loved
Marvelously Made
Noticeably Noteworthy
Outrageously Orgasmic
Pleasantly Petite
Questionably Quaint
Reasonably Resplendent
Secretly Satisfying
Tangibly Tangy
Unbelievably Unique
Visually Vibrant
Weirdly Wonderful
XoXoXo XoXoXo
Yielding Yumminess
Zealously Zesty
Written by, Michelle Cook
If you’d like to participate in this challenge. Please choose a favorite food, and come up with your own poem using all the letters of the alphabet. Link back to this post if you decide to try it. I would really love to see what all of you come up with! ~M
Photo credit: pixabay.com
Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged ABC Challenge, adjectives, candy, challenge, creative, fun, humor, letters, original poetry, poem, poetry, postaday, puzzle, Skittles, writing
Yes, this is where I live… Hope you enjoy the tour! ~M
Posted in Shared & Misc.
Tagged beautiful, beer, cheese, fun, historical, home, Janesville, life, postaday, Rotary Gardens, tour, tourism, Video, winter, Wisconsin
Isn’t it funny how certain people
Seem to make time stand still
There are just those certain persons
Who can give us quite a thrill
And it’s only every so often
That we meet such a friend
And the boundaries of their love for us
Seem to have no beginning or end
We just sort of mesh
In an amazing kind of way
There is never a single moment
Without something to do or say
And when you have a friend like this
You can’t help but want them near
Because it’s such a rare thing
To find a person this dear
Written by, Michelle Cook
Photo credit: getbuttonedup.com
Little girl
Blond hair blue eyes
Living the happiest
Days of her life
For right beside
Is her very best friend
A young boy
Of almost ten
Dangling their feet
At the end of the pier
Just happy to know
The other is near
Spending each day
Climbing trees
Too much fun
To notice scrapped knees
Riding bikes
All over town
Smiling and happy
Never sharing a frown
Now side by side
Near the river’s edge
Each silently makes
A forever pledge
For he’s her hero
And she’s his muse
Both something to the other
Neither wants to lose
Friends forever
Never to part
Lucky to have each other
From the very start
Written by, Michelle Cook
Writing prompt/MyPoemBlog – Juxtaposed with you.
Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged creative writing, friends, fun, growing up, happiness, kids, life, love, original poetry, poem, poetry, postaday, thoughts, writing, writing prompt
