NaPoWriMo 2016 Day 10

A Madrigal

I regret that, in my gloom and despair,

I sunk deep into my own selfish sin -

Rejecting the sweet balm of kith and kin.

To be offered such tender love and care!

And then - to turn away, time and again.

I regret that, in my gloom and despair,

I sunk deep into my own selfish sin.

For how many have empathy to spare?

To all who stood by me, both now and then -   

Contrite today, I confess with my pen -

I regret that, in my gloom and despair,

I sunk deep into my own selfish sin -

Rejecting the sweet balm of kith and kin.

~ Ellen Apple 04/10/2016

NaPoWriMo 2016 Day 9

nature weeps
this windy April 
chill seeps deep
frozen tears
memories of loss still sting
keening high and long

~ Ellen Apple 4/9/2016

shadorma - a six line syllabic poem (3/5/3/3/7/5)

NaPoWriMo 2016 Day 8

The eagle drifts aloft on currents
This blustery April day
Wings spread wide
Still but for the 
fluttering of feathers
caused by breezes
He looks suspended 
in the sky
Like an accent piece on a decoupaged 
Americana tribute
You know the kind 
Tattered flag and the obligatory trio of
Fifer Drummer and Flagbearer 
dressed in 1776's version of fatigues 
As the wind increases
He actually moves backwards
Then sideways
Dipping and rising
As if in an intricate dance
With an expert invisible partner
There is strength and 
Agility 
Unseen but there
For he never crashes
Or brushes against powerline
Tree or silo
As he scans for prey
In the pasture below

~ Ellen Apple 4/8/2016

NaPoWriMo 2016 Day 7

For Cheryl

Take flight, oh my spirit, and soar

Far above this burden I bear

Bring to my heart love’s healing grace

As once again death’s pall I bear

My silent cries for faith and grace

His soul now heavenward will soar

For friend and loved ones now grace

This void and sorrow too will soar

As one another’s cross all bear

Prayers soar As pleas they bear Grace

~ Ellen Apple 4/7/2016

*a tritina form poem from prompt*

NaPoWriMo 2016 Day 6

A Quatern to Cheddar

First I need some sharp cheddar cheese

To make macaroni salad

Noodles tomatoes cucumber

Onion and mayonnaise too

To grill the ultimate sandwich

First I need some sharp cheddar cheese

Bread and butter an iron skillet

Tomatoes and mayonnaise too

When fumbling through the kitchen for

Just about any meal or snack

First I need some sharp cheddar cheese

Shredded sliced or diced into cubes

I can make a casserole or

Put together a salad fast

Give me fruit or healthy food but

First I need some sharp cheddar cheese

~ Ellen Apple 4/6/2016

NaPoWriMo 2016 Day 5

Clouds, A Distant Mountain Range 

Clouds, a distant mountain range, spread across the sky

I survey this undulation and thus verify

‘Tis some near yet ethereal land

My visit to this hinterland

Called forth as a lullaby

When present times do horrify

As you seek fellowman to edify

Look to the sky to see and understand

Clouds, a distant mountain range

What gifts you have intensify

Bring forth your silent warrior's cry

As duties and trials you withstand

Exult now as you begin firsthand

To celebrate this gift not vilify

Clouds, a distant mountain range

~ Ellen Apple 4/5/2016

NaPoWriMo 2016 Day 4

AaaaCHOO!

A sneeze 
if you please
That will bring you
to your knees

A nose 
that glows
The aftermath 
of big blows

Not genteel
the way I feel
Sure wish I could find
an effective pill

No need for tissue
Kleenex I eschew
Now a roll of Charmin
Holds what I blew

Thicker ply
Easy to come by
Sits on the table
By my side

Spring has spit
My sinuses hit
Will Summer be
Here in a little bit

Pollen is to blame
Sets allergies aflame
I used to enjoy April
Such a shame

~ Ellen Apple 4/4/2016