BooMerengue

[LeBroz]

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Boo left us a message on Rybka's, "how toWrite godd !!!" thread, with wishes for us in the new year. That's when I found how ill she's been.

How about everyone show Boo she's still in our hearts and we're filled with hope for her overcoming her current difficulties with diabetes. Pick one of her poems that you like and post it here. Let's make this an all Boo poem thread.

Let me kick it off with one I found especially romantically touching.


an eye blink love
by BooMerengue ©

Sitting staring at my latin Amo Amas Amat
Glasspacks roaring by the house
My dad lifts his head and eyes me
I smile to myself I was 16 and you were there

A knock and you open the back screen door
Coast guard jeans slung low and rubbed in the back
By your long glorious locks-My Mom looks away
I smile to myself I was 21 and you were there

A peach fuzz soldier nudges me back to the curb
His rifle barrel under my chin his hands trembling
Handing him commune fresh muffins and a daffodil
I smile to myself I was 25 and you were there

Packing jeans and tie dyed T’s in my old duffel
My baby’s first foray into Cayce’s realm
Looking up I see Ollie on TV amidst flashing bulbs
I smile to myself I was 37 and you were there

Standing in honor in New Orleans heat as the kids
Toss their boards aloft and mine runs as a child
To show me her paper glancing across the Quad
I smile to myself I was 50 and you were there

Walking to the sink to rinse my tea cup
My grandsons scream their energy and chase the
Sports demon across the court I feel your arms encircle me
I smile to myself I am 16 and you are here.


Get better soon Boo and rejoin us in 2007!

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[minsue]

Missed Opportunity
by BooMerengue ©

The rain came for me tonight.
I saw it over the trees, its sound
like a stiff breeze.

I walked out to greet it
but it was cold.
I hid.
It went away.

I’ll have to wash my soul
another day.

 

[Angeline]

My prayers and wishes for good health and happiness in 2007 and always are with you, my dear friend Boo. You're a better poet than you'll ever know--I'll tell you that always (or until you believe it--whichever comes first).



And here's the evidence of your talent:

Flippy
by BooMerengue ©

You fell out when the book opened
Well not you silly!
I had forgotten you were here!

One fish! Two fish!
Red fish! Blue fish!
I hear your giggle near my ear.

Let me count your freckles again!
Mommy won't care!
green marker dots...52, 53, 54!

So you have a note? An invite
to an overnight? Can I go? No!?!
It's just boys??

And you have money, too,
In your pocket; 27 cents- wow!
A lot of gum!

And then a scream of brakes, a thud.
Thats all. Not much. So fast.

And you've been hiding here ever since.
In my book. 28 years.
Still giggling near my ear.

I haven't really forgotten, you know.

 

[champagne1982]

I've missed you.

May you be here and happy in the coming year.

Here's more evidence.

Wasteland
by BooMerengue ©

I have a garden you know
and I dig and I dig and I dig
and when I finally break thru to the surface
everything is dark and dry

The seeds were planted
long ago when I was a child
but aren’t you supposed to plant in fertile ground?
then why was this soil killed?

I love flowers and trees
and I know how to prune but how
do you prune and shape a few sparse branches?
Shouldn’t I save the blossoms?

I do. In a book.
Between pages, wrapped in waxy paper.
Its a very small book.
But its mine.
My garden.

A wasteland

 

[vampiredust]

I miss her, too. I hope she gets better soon.

Here's to her speedy recovery

 

[bluerains]

Loveshock
by BooMerengue ©

I saw you in my tealeaves this morning.
Shadows, some of past and some of future.
Only the present unknown.

I died for you to be with you
I died when I walked away.
What do I do now?

Surrender my very soul to you
or hold myself aloof?
It seems you require both
in equal parts.

Or was that only the past?
Will it be different next time?
Because I know you're coming
heels scuffling like The Walkin'Dude.

Already I begin to melt and separate
and meld and snap; hot cold and
wet and dry.

I feel resignation settling like armor
on my shoulders.

But as yet I know not why...


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Give yourself the Gift of Now ...Enjoy the Present ....

Kiss the Tears of Your Brothers, Sisters and Beloveds ...

Give and Share unto each other ....

When asked what time is it ... respond with "the time is now" ...

When asked why you are so happy ... respond with "why are you not" ...

have a speedy recovery...and say I am well....always....

 

[Maria2394]

Wind in My Hair

It must be the wind in my hair
that so affects me
this time of year
a Simon and Garfunkel time.

The wind in my hair as I stand on the steel
over the storm chased traffic from DC
the eyes below wide
to see curls tangling in a toolbelt.

The thoroughbred between my legs
a tense exploding monster
lifting my hair as we pass the 1/4 mile mark
an ancient rebel yell blood curdling out of me.

Summer drawing the blue and green out of the sea leaving it deep cold gray
as my craft careens from wave to wave
chasing the incoming squalls.

Arriving as a birthday gift to my mother
in the middle of a hurricane
rushed to preserve the dwindling life
I too give birth in the same season.

No drama, no show
A hurricane giving birth to a tornado
And moments later outside resting
Lifting my head smiling and feeling
the wind in my hair.






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I was gonna choose Flippy. but Ange beat me to it .

You know what Boo? Flippy was the first poem I ever put on my faves list and it hasnt budged an inch. I love seeing the world through your thoughts and your lovely eyes and Flippy brought tears.

Best wishes t o you for getting better. You can do it!!


Love you, Boo!!

 

[Maria2394]

To Kill A Tree
by BooMerengue ©

By Boo and Me (Rybby) and the dog makes three

"To make paper you must kill a tree.
What words could merit such a death?
Songs of love, "To be or not to be"
should steal not life, but merely breath.

Though breath is life, whose life’s more dear
poet’s word or whispering leaf?
Purpose holds a place we must revere
for all who love must too know grief.

Forest floors are thick with end design
and man makes use of what he can.
Trees and words with labor we combine
for death is not some noxious plan.

Since God loves life, but poets lie
to feed a worm a man must die."

This was a partner poem; what a wonderful dancer is the fish!

 

[Rybka]

Angeline already posted my all-time-favorite Boo poem, but here are two others that I have also saved on my hard drive! ~ How's this for a range of theme and emotion!

Moon of My Mothers
by: BooMerengue (Beth)

In the fulsome month
fields obscene with their largesse
animals fat and lazy

Forests beginning to preen
carpeting their floor
with nuts and fruit

fish hardly able to jump
for the flies buzzing over
The Sun glowing golden all over the land

My mother called me forth to witness.

~*~​

Inhumanity
by BooMerengue ©

she smiled as she woke
knowing today was HER day
stretching her legs
she turned and began the long
journey toward the light
laughing as she pushed
and shoved her way
into the passage
beginning the twisting dance
that was her destiny
the darkness fading bit by bit
as she whirled and plunged
finally curling into a ball
she burst into the light
seeing the big kindly hands
awaiting her arrival
the cry of joy beginning on her tiny lips
turning to a wail of pain
as she felt herself turned
her leg being pulled from under her
thinking,
this wasn't part of her journey
early as it was
and then the same kindly hands
cut off that leg
and then the other
the screaming in her mind
drowning out all other sound
as her arms were pulled off
then her head crushed
her dance ending
in a pool of her own blood

********
President Bush signed The Partial Birth Abortion Ban in November, 2003.
There are people who want this Law rescinded.

The way to enlightenment is not down this path.

~*~​

Get well quick, Boo!

 

[RhymeFairy]

I'm done
by BooMerengue ©


I was there
but you didn't see me
I was in so deep
the darkness became me
and you thought I was all light
but I wasn't
I was screaming
and you didn't hear me
now I can't know you anymore
I'm not there now
but the stink and gorge
will always be part of me
and you must keep your hands clean.



~~ We love and miss you Boo.


Thank you for your words of wisdom, friendship and all the wonderful writes you have given us. Please take it easy cannot wait to see you back !!

 

[BooMerengue]

You guys are fuckin' awesome!! Of all the tributes I have had in 57 years, and there have been many- lol - some good, some maybe not so good except to me- this one is the best. Ange will tell you- I don't have a lot of confidence in my own words. But you guys (Thanks Brozzy!!!) have made me ashamed I have quit writing. I so want to start back but I don't know how. But I promise here and now. As A New Years Revolution. I will try again.

ok. Here's the real skinny.

I have Type 2 Diabetes, and it is not under control (yet) but I am not on insulin and so far refuse to start it. But I do have problems w/ my vision (Evie!! PLEASE don't give up, baby. If I can do it so can you!!)

I have Rheumotoid Arthritis and I have nothing for pain so while I still have lots of great days I have some where I can hardly move. But I do anyway. I refuse to sit still. I was loading up on Ibuprofen and Aspirin but now have a bleeding ulcer, so even that is out.

I have hepC. I usually keep that secret but what the fuck. Me and a bazillion other people, and the lack of dialogue regarding this silent killer is appalling. Supposedly I have now had it about 20 yrs so I should be doing something about it. There are treatments but only effective for 1/4 of the folks who take them. And chemo can be pretty debiliting. ugh. I have too much to do.

Oh, yeah. I have no insurance.

And very soon I will have a 3rd grandson who needs me as much as the first 2. Aiden Lee Cooper W. is measuring 38 weeks while my daughter is only 30 weeks along. Will he be the 3rd 13 pounder in the family?? lol So now my T Bone (Tristan McCoy) Boomer (Philip Harold) and Coop are why I wake up and I intend waking up for them for a very long time. There are things I know that no one else does that I have to tell them.

I'm hoping my comp will be fixed soon and I'll be back. I think I might start a series of poems to teach my boys that if they listen the Wind will tell them what to do, that the Stars are their own personal map, and that like God, no matter where I am I am with them always. See?? Y'all have inspired me already. *laughing

Maria?? My sweet sweet friend! I do love you, Frog Lady! Not to worry. My kid will have Ange's number, and she'll let you know if something goes awry!

Rybby? I miss you so much, but its hard to write sometimes. I'll be in touch when I can. Batten down, baby, and keep warm. And keep Lucy warm, too. Next to your heart.

If I didn't name you I still adore you.

You folks really are so supportive. I'm grinning now thinking of my return.

Love to all of you...

Beth

 

[wildsweetone]

Hey beautiful lady, what you done bin doin' to yerself eh?

Havin all that stuff going haywire on ya is NO excuse for not writing your wonderful poetry! I 'spect to see some new writing real soon okay?

And by the way, I think that your poetry project is a stunning idea and a wonderful gift to pass on to your grandkids!

Take the flippin insulin if it will help you, hell my entire famdamily is on the stuff in varying forms and amounts and they are living normal lives, each and every one of them (though not without having had to learn a different way of living). Okay, I probably shouldn't tell you to take it right out here in the open like this, sorry for that but, well, if it's offered to you, and if it helps, at least that is one thing that you can do to help your body, right? And if it helps, then that will give you all your faculties so you can get more poems written, and that's one of the most important things. Well, at least think about it.

love you!



ps - do you know you can make the screen font bigger so it's easier to read- might save you from squinting and gaining a couple of wrinkles around your eyes later on.

 

[Tzara]

How about everyone show Boo she's still in our hearts and we're filled with hope for her overcoming her current difficulties with diabetes. Pick one of her poems that you like and post it here. Let's make this an all Boo poem thread.

Let me kick it off with one I found especially romantically touching.


an eye blink love
by BooMerengue ©

I read a number of poems, but I have to say, Leon, you picked a really good one. Let me just say I loved this, Boo.

Perhaps it is our age. You are a little older than me, though not much, and Leon is a touch older than that. This is kind of a "you have to have been there" poem. Maybe that's why it works.

I like this one.

Get well.

 

[SeattleRain]

it is my favorite of yours thusfar (although I love moon of our mothers too) and I am glad Leon posted it here, as I had not read it before. It is a gift!

I hope you get things straightened out as best you can, your grandbabies sounds wonderful, I love the nicknames omg it just made me smile! I am sorry for your troubles, but your reply was so upbeat and positive, I grinned the whole time reading it.

Best to you, Boo,

~SR (etc)

I read a number of poems, but I have to say, Leon, you picked a really good one. Let me just say I loved this, Boo.

Perhaps it is our age. You are a little older than me, though not much, and Leon is a touch older than that. This is kind of a "you have to have been there" poem. Maybe that's why it works.

I like this one.

Get well.

 

[BooMerengue]

If I could take you by the hand
and you and you and all of us
could climb my hill; view all the land
around us then we might be able
(instead of sitting 'round the table)
to fly together where I've been
and had the fun (some call it sin!)
that I have had there'd be no need
for me to sit you down to read
the scattered words I've left for you.
We really should be at the zoo!

But there are things that you should know
like how quick does a dragon grow
and how come Mom and Dad can't see
whats right in front of you and me!
There're Magic Words, and Shining Armor!
Secret Codes and why the Goddess doesn't
always seem to be there
when you need Her!​

Well, theres a rough draft- very rough- of what I am now beginning to work on. Its too loose, and a bit too rhymy but hopefully I'll make it work.

So good to see you all. I now know for a fact I will be back in about a month. I've lost the vision in my right eye but its not diabetes- it's a torn or detached retina. It may be too late for surgery, but if so it'll be ok. I'll have them take it out and I will be fine.

If anyone wants to fiddle w/ that above its fine w/ me.

By the way. Aidan Lee Cooper arrived Friday, Feb 9, just in time for lunch! 6lbs 12 ozs and 19 inches long w/ a full head of blonde hair and long saggy skinned legs- He's absolutely gorgeous. AND he has webbed feet just like his brothers and Mommy and me! lol

 

[Belegon]

The Old Dusty Road

How many times we've ridden
down this dusty mountain road
and shared a silence born of minds alike.

Our memories inseparable
of years all limned in gold
and trials that we weathered much from spite.

But we won against the odds
and the easy part is now
No more babies born of pain
No more twisting that old plow.

Our children have moved onward
with strong families of their own;
a legacy of pride that we have made.

This mountain farm's a showplace
for its yield known far and wide;
the mortgage seven years ago was paid.

But we won against the odds
and the easy part is now
No more babies born of pain
No more twisting that old plow.

Now to tell you that I'm leaving
Starting up a brand new life
to me this is the cruelest blow of all.

Well I've met a blue eyed lover
who wants me to be his wife
he's in my heart and broken down the wall.

Once again, my love, we travel
down this dusty mountain road
gazing sadly o'er this lovely mountain sprawl

I will leave you in the foothills
I will carry my own load,
and I pray you will not see me if I fall.


I remember the first time I read this and how I had an urge to pull my guitar out of storage and compose music for it. I haven't talked with you in some time perhaps, but my regard for you has not lessened a bit.

 

[BooMerengue]

How many times we've ridden
down this dusty mountain road
and shared a silence born of minds alike.

Our memories inseparable
of years all limned in gold
and trials that we weathered much from spite.

But we won against the odds
and the easy part is now
No more babies born of pain
No more twisting that old plow.

Our children have moved onward
with strong families of their own;
a legacy of pride that we have made.

This mountain farm's a showplace
for its yield known far and wide;
the mortgage seven years ago was paid.

But we won against the odds
and the easy part is now
No more babies born of pain
No more twisting that old plow.

Now to tell you that I'm leaving
Starting up a brand new life
to me this is the cruelest blow of all.

Well I've met a blue eyed lover
who wants me to be his wife
he's in my heart and broken down the wall.

Once again, my love, we travel
down this dusty mountain road
gazing sadly o'er this lovely mountain sprawl

I will leave you in the foothills
I will carry my own load,
and I pray you will not see me if I fall.


I remember the first time I read this and how I had an urge to pull my guitar out of storage and compose music for it. I haven't talked with you in some time perhaps, but my regard for you has not lessened a bit.

I think the world of you, too, Bel. Great to see you again. Yes, that one tried to be a lyric. It still is for me, but I have a lot to learn about songwriting. Hey! I'll sell it to you!! For $1.00 and some good advice! lol

 

[TheRainMan]

So good to see you all. I now know for a fact I will be back in about a month. I've lost the vision in my right eye but its not diabetes- it's a torn or detached retina. It may be too late for surgery, but if so it'll be ok. I'll have them take it out and I will be fine.

If anyone wants to fiddle w/ that above its fine w/ me.

By the way. Aidan Lee Cooper arrived Friday, Feb 9, just in time for lunch! 6lbs 12 ozs and 19 inches long w/ a full head of blonde hair and long saggy skinned legs- He's absolutely gorgeous. AND he has webbed feet just like his brothers and Mommy and me! lol

so great to see you, Boo. and also to see that you're recuperating . . . your positive attitude is an inspiration.

congrats on grandson # 3.

 

[BooMerengue]

so great to see you, Boo. and also to see that you're recuperating . . . your positive attitude is an inspiration.

congrats on grandson # 3.

'Mornin, RainMan, you lovely thing. Thank you and thank you. I am getting better again, but alas! Coop is grandson # last. My daughter has had enough of all things maternal. LOL (She also has 3 full time live in step kids.) As of this am, there wasn't a kid in the world worth a flip, and all of hers would be dead by dinner if things didn't straighten up around her house. She said that an hour ago. I expect a call anytime now telling me how sweet they are and she was just blowing off steam. I already knew that, but I'll let her tell it. Again. LOL

 

[wildsweetone]

you sure sound like the bestest grandmother in the world Boo.

i like the rough draft of your new poem. and congratulations on the new family member!

i'm glad it's not diabetes that's messed your eye up, at least with a detached retina they have a chance at fixing it. i'll keep you in my prayers.