Great Grandparents

From a time long ago
Their faces are aglow,
When great grandkids are born.
The short time is a thorn
In their old achy hips;
There's a curl in their lips.
The great circle of life
Is full of fun and strife.
The journey's filled with hope.
In the end do not mope.
Remember the good deeds
And watch the young plant seeds.
Remember the tales told.
Celebrate young and old.

A Young Dreamer

As I lay you down to go to sleep,
I wonder if you count any sheep.
Do you dream about colors and shapes,
Or dinosaurs and heroes in capes?
Are there cats and dogs, or bats and frogs?
Are there zebras and wild hogs?
Or, hardy pirates who save the day?
What about a musical blue jay?
Do you dream of Mommy and Daddy?
Or the leprechauns on Saint Paddy?
Are there good princes and unicorns,
Golden finches and sharp dragon horns?
Are there witches eating candy corns?
Or cuddly bunnies who love to play?
What about white horses chewing hay?
I kiss your forehead without a peep,
As you dream or see black during sleep.

Happy Independence Day!

Citizens wave flags of reds, whites, and blues.
We see fireworks and parades and enjoy barbecues.
It is summer time in this grand country of ours.
We visit friends and family and gift patriotic flowers.
It is a celebration of our country's freedom
From the oppressive British kingdom.
In 1776, a declaration was signed.
After this, constitutional law was designed.
There were fifty-six signers and thirteen colonies.
Let's give a round of applause to our founding daddies!
America declared that all of its people
Hold self-evident truths that we are all equal.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are our rights.
For freedom is what our country continually fights.
We are a patriotic country governed
for the people, by the people. This we have earned.
So let the fireworks fly on this Independence Day.
"Happy birthday, America," is what we say!


Sources:

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb13-ff14.html

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html

Summer Fun

School is out.
All of the kids shout.
The sun shines bright.
Teams play soccer with their might.
Chase the soccer ball.
Try not to fall.
It is really hot.
Time to find a shady spot.
It's humid from a morning rain.
All our energy will drain.
Wash dirty hands in the sink.
Ahhhh...a nice cold refreshing drink.
Eat some barbeque.
Enjoy the sunset view.
Read or watch some TV.
How much fun will this summer be?

Veggies!

Butternut Squash, courtesy Kristi Kosina

Eat a veggie,
Said Aunt Reggie.
You dodge them if you're lucky,
Because they are yucky.
It isn't too bad, Mom said.
Eat some sweet potato bread.
Eat some broccoli with your chicken.
You'll eat veggies scream'n and kick'n.
Eat a carrot,
Squawks a parrot.
Eat some spinach
In your sandwich.
Eat a tomato and a zucchini.
Add onions to your hotdog weiny.
Even if your parents are stealthy,
Veggies are healthy!