January 15, 2025

Prehistoric Serenity


Here in Alaska's skies so vast
Pteranodons soar on wings spread wide
Creatures from a time long past
Serenity in an ageless glide

Over snow-capped peaks and misty fjords
Illuminated by the northern lights
A tranquil spell rains down on all
From airborne beasts in graceful flight

In their presence, harmony reigns
A silent hymn, a song profound
Echoing through the icy plains
Peace pervades the frigid ground

Amidst Alaska's glacial hues
Pteranodons fly, bygone and grand
To bring an essence deeply fused
Bestowed on to a frozen land





January 8, 2025

To See My Love, I Brave the Winter’s Fray (Villanelle)


Through fields of white, I tread an endless way
Snowflakes kiss my cheeks, icy, sharp, and pure
To see my love, I brave the winter's fray

Each step I take, a vow my heart conveys
A silent oath through storm I must endure
Through fields of white, I tread an endless way

Landscape lies veiled in pale, stark disarray
Yet every flake confirms my heart's allure
To see my love, I brave the winter's fray

The winds, relentless in their frigid play
Test my resolve, but tenderness is sure
Through fields of white, I tread an endless way

Though blizzard's rage, my purpose does not sway
In her embrace, my thoughts are reassured
To see my love, I brave the winter's fray

At journey's end, as night gives way to day
Her smile will greet me, glowing, demure
Through fields of white, I tread an endless way
To see my love, I brave the winter's fray




January 1, 2025

Danse Hailu: Act XI (New Year Edition)

Scene 1


Countdown to midnight
Fireworks ablaze in the sky
The calendar flips



Scene 2


January 1st
Horizons filled with promise
Beginnings await



Scene 3


Happy New Year’s Day!
Pondering resolutions
Should I lose some weight?




December 25, 2024

Hooked On Peppermint (Triolet)


Candy canes hang on boughs so bright
Peppermint twists of red and white
Sugary treats for Christmas night
Candy canes hang on boughs so bright

A shepherd's hook, a sweet delight
Pine tree estate, a joyful sight
Candy canes hang on boughs so bright
Peppermint twists of red and white


Merry Christmas!
~@~







December 24, 2024

Marchists Vee (Xedim-Pu)


Wa'st
Het ginth
Robeef marchists
Hewn lal hugorth het sehou
Ton a ructeera
Saw girstirn
Ton veen a semou

Uyo retbet twach uto
Uyo retbet ton yrc
Uyo retbet ton toup
Mi' linglet uyo hyw
Ansta Lucas si gimcon
Ot wont

Ho
Lingej slelb
Lingej slelb
Lingej lal het yaw
Ho thaw unf
Ti si ot dier
Ni a noe-roshe
Pone glishe

Rymer marchists
Nad a pyhap ewn ayer
Ot uyo!



December 20, 2024

December 15, 2024

Miracle On 34th Street (Photos)

 















































Port Washington Play Troupe
December 13 & 15, 2024
~@~





December 12, 2024

Danse Haiku: Act X (Christmas Edition)

Scene 1


Din in the workshop
Making toys with elven hands
The joy of Christmas



Scene 2


December’s campaign
Mittens grip an icy sphere
Snowball fight afoot



Scene 3


Green sprig in doorway
Spot for a holiday kiss
Under mistletoe



Scene 4


To the lips, a sip
Grated nutmeg, golden swig
Cold, creamy eggnog



Scene 5


Evergreen circle
Decorating the front door
Warm winter welcome



Scene 6


Silk hat, carrot nose
Snowy twig cradles straw broom
Neighborhood snowman




December 6, 2024