Day: March 23, 2020

Sure, a little bit o’ heaven
Fell from out of the sky one day
And nestled on the ocean
In a spot so far away
And when the angels found it
Sure it looked so sweet and fair
They said “Suppose we leave it,
For it looks so peaceful there!
 
So they sprinkled it with stardust
Just to make the shamrocks grow
“Tis the only place you’ll find them
No matter where you go
Then they dotted it with silver
To make its lakes so grand
And when they had it finished,
Sure they called it   I R E L A N D!
 
A little cheer for all my Irish friends
Stanski
March 23, 2020 ^

Living in the unknown is exciting
Everyone is equal in many ways
Outcomes of efforts will vary
Just like in real life
 
This morning I look out the window
The day is bright but gray
The wind is blowing out of the southwest
Limbs are moving slowly up and down
 
I look at my trained metal birds
Their feet are anchored
They are in snow up to their ankles
And keep looking to the west
 
I look to the west and see three deer
They are grazing on new bare turf
A week ago it was covered with snow
They have pruned most of my landscape
 
I will not be swimming today
The lake looks inviting, but
I have an open sore on my foot
It happened when I tripped on a rock
 
Everyone is layering today
Undershirt, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt,
Vest, scarf and overcoat and mittens
A lot of work but the garbage has to be taken out
 
We have not turned on the television
The news is all negative
Talking heads with all the percentages
The library is closed
 
Children are helping the infirm
Take out only at the restaurants
Grocery store is crowded
People offer excuses for buying so much
 
I wonder if we will ever learn
I will report all that I know to my Superior
 
Stanski
March 23, 2020 ^