Thought Salad

Tag: postaday

  • The Great Vacation- Part 1

    So the annual week vacation is off to a flying start!We left the house at 10:30, not bad, considering our goal was 9.  We had decided to split the trip into two days, with the goal of camping in Pike Lake Provincial park. Todays goal was only a short six hour drive, a break from…

  • A half day of work

    Today was my short day of work. I’d planned to finish work at noon, get a very long overdue haircut, and then pack for our trip to Manitoba. This would have worked out well, except for the fact sometimes, people need a little bit more. And so, as I always do, I filled my afternoon back…

  • Farmer

    Rising early each day,He watches the night dissolve into the grey mist of morning, The lonely sound of a rooster his only companion There are animals to tend to, Chores to complete He worries about the sun and the rain, which are beyond his control, Watching weather the way others follow a sport, Intensely,  full…

  • The white pyjamas 

    Tonight I put him in a silky white onesie,  with Winnie the poo and tiger too My favourite pyjamas, He was so soft, my little kitty. He gave me big hugs, Looking so edible in his little boy delight, pleased with how handsome he was.  Strutting like a prize fighter, shoulders back, head up high…

  • Savor

    The moments are there if we look for them,  hidden in the everyday The laughter of a child,  innocent and free,  coming deep from within,  a true belly laugh of joy The soft warmth of a contented cat, purring as it lies,  rolled into a ball across your lap. The sun in a beautiful blue…

  • Moxie 

    A small grey sparrow, It stood there, Daring me In the middle of the road, Head tilted in the classic “bring it on” position At first I was confused, Not understanding until  I got closer and realized Here was the boss Full of moxie, Unafraid More courage than size. I nodded to it’s nerve And…

  • Tailor

    Spread out over the table  Material gleams in the light Carefully, The Tailor measures  Twice  Then cuts along the lines Precise in each motion Each piece loving placed, Aligned In the correct position  The Tailor sighs,  smoothing out the wrinkles Delicately the work of union begins Painstaking in nature Each step essential, None paramount to…

  • Legacy

    Bombarded with soft projectiles upon entering the house, Tears over who gets first dibs,  barely mollified by promises to  leave and return, All for “first hug” priviledges I watch as my Boy talks  to a piece of cheese, hanging it up with a beep The Girls fighting over who gets to talk,  again  Stop interrupting…

  • The depths 

    I’m going to bury it,  Deep down  Hide it away from the light  Tuck it in with darkness, And smother it with night If I can’t see it,  will it die? Leave and never  come out in the day? Or will it hide, out of sight And wait until the ground shifts, Until the dirt…

  • My Boy

    My little mouse,  Sleek and quick, Full of mischief, Twinkling soul  Soft curls, Bright blue eyes You make me smile,  Such easy laughter Grit and fire, Energy and industry Snuggles at night Heart of gold  Hold on tight, Before he grows Mommy’s little boy, Forever in love