Enjoyment...?

Hi, Art,
Did you like that story? I haven’t heard from you lately, and hope you’re doing well. Say, are you having oodles and oodles of snow there, as we are here? Sees like what you might call a “good old-fashioned winter.” Agreed?

I’m wondering, Art, if you’re acquainted with the story of Jonah in the Bible? It’s an amazing story, and I have here a poem about old Jonah that I’ll send along. It’s by our mutual friend Poet Les.

Here it is. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon. -- PapaPops

Gardens Grow -- End of June

Here grows a crop, delightful and sweet,
Only one hill, -- three varieties discreet;
Its pole beans and cucumbers, and radishes, too, --
Companions all now, but one will outdo!

-- Poet Les

Ah, pepper so green, with blossom that’s white,
I bid thee rest well with safety overnight!
Gather your strength when daybreak next comes -
Possibilities are endless, the vision benumbs!

-- Poet Les

On the side that is opposite, of my garden so small,
Summer squash and radishes in need of rainfall
Stand bravely this day, no façade, no pretense, --
Soon they will bathe in sunshine intense!

-- Poet Les

Tomato, tomato, now how do you do?
Plant getting taller, stunning green hue!
A tinge of sweet yellow where fruit will soon hang,
I look back and see -- fiery red from green sprang!

-- Poet Les

Among our new flowers, the lupine stands tall, --
A spire that is stately, with spikes that enthrall;
Red combined with yellow, deep green and some pink,
I look, almost stare, to see if ‘twill wink!

-- Poet Les

O basket of blooms, how stately you hang,
I’m told you’ll be millions, e’er my heart feels a pang
That signals the end of a summer too short,
When leaves start to fall, and with breezes cavort!

-- Poet Les

Happy Patriots' Day Holiday

Happy Holiday to you, feiends and fellow countrymen!

On this dreary, windy, rainy Patriot’s Day, let’s brighten up our holiday with some parade pictures from recent years (below), and one special “bouquet.”

I’m also including a link to where you can read more about Paul Revere and his famous ride. You can also link from there to the Longfellow poem, and read it again. -- A great poetic work!

My Inaugural Poem for this Blog

Inaugural Poem

In the shade of the old apple tree,
I’ll post to my blog, and you’ll see
A picture or two,
With words not a few,
A poem, a story – and it’s free!

Its here I can sit, unafraid
That work now my rest will invade;
Enjoying sweet leisure
I count up my treasure --
My wife, sons and daughters, on parade!

Today there are marvels like blogs
That pierce and dissipate our fogs,
Not easy to learn,
We study to discern,
So this site will not go to the dogs!

Our children are five boys and girls,
Grown now – no short pants or curls;
A family for each,
Each spouse is a peach,
More valuable than diamonds or pearls!

I once found the love of my life
In college, and she now is my wife;
For many a year,
In a love that’s sincere,
We’ve walked on our way without strife!

Our love for our family is keen,
We pray they live lives that are clean,
Wholly given to God,
And praising the Lord,
In a Christ-honoring daily routine!

-- Poet Les

...of the Old Apple Tree

In the shade of the old apple tree,
I’ll post to my blog, and you’ll see
A picture or two,
With words not a few,
A poem, a story – and it’s free!

Its here I can sit, unafraid
That work now my rest will invade;
Enjoying sweet leisure
I count up my treasure --
My wife, sons and daughters, on parade!


-- A work in progress; Stay Tuned!