Early Spring Park Fling

Early Spring Park Fling
26 February 2013

I stepped outside after playing canasta,
The weather was so warm, I said, "I just hasta."
So before it started to get dark
I drove a few blocks to Balboa Park.
Starting with Spanish Village art
I enjoyed the displays in that mart.
Strolling further along
Street performers sang a song.
By the Botanical Building were koi
For one and all to enjoy.
I had the unexpected happenstance
Of running into an acquaintance.
Walking a few steps more, how cool
To be enchanted by the reflecting pool.
Spanish Colonial style prevails
In the architectural details.
I had it made in the shade
Sauntering down the promenade.

Latecomer Summer

Latecomer Summer

2 November 2011

The weather was just too nice

To write poetry and stay indoors

So I thought about it twice

And played hookey by going outdoors.

I called my friend, Billy Bob

To see if he wanted to go to the park.

It was his day off from his job.

We went to the local landmark

And saw koi fish in the reflecting pool,

Grounds with flowers ad nauseam,

Avoided a student class from school

And took in the Timkin art museum.

While crossing back over the bridge

I spied an artist with his tripod

Painting, standing out on a ridge,

So I trotted over to his sod.

It was truly an afternoon 

Filled with beauty and art.

It seemed to end too soon

When it was time to depart.