by Linda Buckley | Sep 27, 2020 | News & Updates, Poetry
Morning doves Sing me into the day. I walk early Before a punishing sun Sends me searching for shade. Late blooming cactus Catches my eye. Her red orange blossoms Defying the heat. Buttery yellow stamens Beckon buzzing bees. Clouds gather bringing Breezes and relief....
by Linda Buckley | Sep 22, 2020 | News & Updates, Pandemic Poems, Poetry
“Mornin’ ma’am.” “Hi.” How long will this take?” “Just five minutes to hook up the modem” “Ok, could you please wear a mask?” “Honey, don’t you worry, I’m as healthy as a horse!”...
by Linda Buckley | Aug 28, 2020 | News & Updates, Pandemic Poems, Poetry
I want to write about loneliness. But not today. Today red geraniums on my porch Lift their droopy heads to the thirsty hummingbird. I want to write about isolation. But not today. Today a black bear wanders aimlessly, searching and finding a place to lie down. I want...
by Linda Buckley | Jul 18, 2020 | News & Updates, Pandemic Poems, Poetry
The year is 2020 and a global pandemic is killing off the old and sick. One of the symptoms is loss of smell. In the kitchen Bacon sizzles while Garlic and onions Transform in olive oil Aromatic chicken fries Rhubarb pie bakes Yes, I smell them all!! In the forest...
by Linda Buckley | Jul 7, 2020 | News & Updates, Pandemic Poems, Poetry
The eagle has landed!! As the coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate the news interspersed with race riots, this immature eagle sits on my neighbor’s roof preening. The eagle doesn’t know that she has come to me as a gift. Flying out of the spruce...
by Linda Buckley | Jun 14, 2020 | News & Updates, Pandemic Poems, Poetry
There once was a girl from Alaska Whose mom said “you must wear a maska” There is a health crisis We’ll eat beans and rices You’ll home school and do all your taskas!
