Mumbai Mosquitoes - December 19, 2011

Mumbai Mosquitoes

They seem to be unending,

These soaring hoardes on high,

Dive bombing innocent victims,

Like warring samurai.

I try to circumvent them,

With pharmacy and such,

But the nasty little buggers,

Like foreign flesh too much.

Especially in the shower,

They seem to make a pass,

They seem to concentrate, it seems,

On my expanse of a@%*!

You may think I have the measles,

I know I look a sight,

A legion of those critters

Had their way with me last night.

While they are irritating,

I take it all in stride,

With my daily doxycycline,

And the CDC, my guide!

Carmen Henesy

Copyright (c) December 2011 by Carmen Henesy 
All rights reserved. 

Veteran's Day Thoughts - November 12, 2011

Thoughts on Veteran's Day

Row after row of tiny flags,

As far as one can see,

Remind the saddened visitor,

That freedom isn't free.

 

In hallowed ground, lay heroes,

Loved ones left behind,

Heading toward their destiny,

Not knowing what they'd find.

 

They fought in steaming jungles,

And in the bitter snow,

And left behind their comrades,

With tormented hearts, I know.

 

War seems never ending,

And our brave youth of today,

Continue heroic service,

For the good of the USA.

 

To all of our Armed Forces,

From beginning to present day,

We offer thanks and prayers,

On this very special day.

Carmen Henesy

Veteran's Day 2011

 

Copyright (c) 2011 Carmen Henesy

All Rights Reserved

Ruby Tuesday - Balinese Beauty - September 6, 2011

This week, I thought I'd use the close up shot I got of the exotic lady
who graces the cover of my poetry book, "Life's Journey".  Her bright
red lipstick should qualify her for Ruby Tuesday in which I am
participating.  Her dancing forever made an impression on  me, her grace
and beauty were beyond description.  I even wrote a poem about
her which I will share again here.

The Balinese Dancer

Exotic and alluring,

Each movement casts its spell,

Evoking myths and legends,

Such dramas she can tell.

Swaying to the melodies,

She drops down to the floor,

With so much grace and beauty,

It makes one’s spirits soar.

She twirls in a flash of color,

Midst temple rhythms old,

Wrapped in brightest brocades,

Flecked in sparkling gold.

 

Exquisite and dainty,

Her hands have much to say,

As she beckons to a lover,

Then bows her head to pray.

Her dances tell the stories,

Of Bali and its past,

Giving the world a picture,

Of a culture unsurpassed.

Carmen Henesy

February 1997

Copyright (c) 1997 by Carmen Henesy
All rights reserved. 

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click on the link at the top left of my blog.

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add your wonderful red color to join in the fun!



Friday Flash 55 - His Fate Was SEALed - May 6, 2011

Thanks to heroic Navy SEALS,

Osama's met his fate,

This evil man caused endless pain,

Who was so filled with hate.

We know his life hereafter,

Won't find him resting well,

For he is doomed forever,

To eternity in HELL!

My prayers go out to all who suffered, and still suffer, because of this man.

I am taking part in Friday Flash 55, the brilliant meme, hosted by Mr Know It All!

Check it out and join in the fun!