Piper's Adventures
Outdoor fairs
so many treasures to find
hidden among the lights
is a gold mine
Candy apples
or perhaps cotton candy
chicken on a stick
all taste so dandy
Riding high
up on the ferris wheel
on the top of the world
the feeling is surreal
Throwing a ball
a game of chance
a man guessing weights
clowns that dance
Homemade goods
jams and dress
prizes awarded
each is a success
Walking down the midway
savoring the sweet smells
fun and excitement
adventure that went well
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Cruising along in my kayak
enjoying the pace
beautiful colors in the sky
mist of my face
Normally adversaries
thin fog surrounds me
being burned off by the sun
allowing me to be safe and free
Blending with the sun
a beautiful picture forms
rich colors highlight life
an exception to the norm
As the fog lifts
birds begin to sing
rapids provide harmony
sounds of a waterfall ring
Above the mountain
there is a rainbow
sparkles in the rocks
continuing the flow
Nature flows
as the day progresses
cleansing the spirit
taking away all life’s stresses
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Sitting on a fence
the swallow begins to sing
symptomatic changes of weather
as sirens ring
Take cover
calm between the storms
a tornado is coming
stronger than the norm
Sounding like a train
tornado getting stronger
swallow moves on
can’t stay any longer
Spouting in the water
moving along a path
finally receding into the clouds
leaving signs of its wrath
People emerge
no one is harmed
a wonderful relief
everyone heeded the alarm
The sun shines
the swallow sings a happy song
community working together
bonds are strong
Community restored
there is a celebration
living in harmony
in the nation
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
A doorway appears
in the present and the past
the future ahead
which role do I cast
In the past
times of joys and pain
pleasant memories
nostalgia fun to gain
The present filled
with adventures of today
the moment is here
time to play
The future is uncertain
could go either way
safety or risk
the road is gray
My thoughts control
the essence of time
beauty and serentiy
or bitterness and crime
Another moment passes
the future is now the present
have chosen serenity
in this segment
Each moment thoughts
become the doorway
the road is colorful
and filled with flower bouquets
Meditation over
a smile on my face
soul is comforted
by the feeling of grace
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
The moonlight filtered
through the trees
an autumn festival in the woods
comforting for me
A combination of
music and food
a small craft fair
serenity is the mood
Many types of art
exhibited on the street
fall wreaths and decorated knockers
all colorful treats
Painted faces
children diving for apples
a variety of carnival rides
candy with a snapple
Sitting by a bonfire
joining in the singing
delightful voices
a bell is ringing
Home now
snoozing by the fire
happy and content
with all that I desire
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Soaring in the air
a fearless acrobat
aerial battles with others
going tit for tat
Steadfast in the journey
taking nectar from the flower
joyfully spreading pollen
a wonderful superpower
Continuing to a feeder
a special treat
spending but a moment
nectar is sweet
Captured digitally
actions being shared
bringing joy to others
happy that they care
Winter comes
time to move on
migrating to the south
where the days are long
I will return
have no fear
enjoy the videos
till spring next year
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Poor in spirit
heart of stone
the bird’s wings oscillated
feeling so alone
Trapped in a cage
no longer able to sing
begging for death
feeling a painful sting
Death comes
spirit is released
growing bigger
flying away from the beast
Flying through the clouds
stone begins to break
feeling wanted and loved
alive and awake
Spirit is healing
letting go of all hate
colors become brighter
getting closer to the gate
Entering into paradise
bird lands on a tree
joining others in song
he is truly free
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Standing in the field
staring at the doors
which one to walk through
to be rich or poor
Opening a door
to instant wealth
a luxurious lifestyle
filled with self
Luxury turns to greed
beauty loses its appeal
spirit becomes dark
longing for something real
Opening another door
filled with poverty
pain and suffering
living somberly
Life is difficult
never finding a friend
people turn on each other
survival till the end
There is a third door
combination of the two
quirky choices
slightly open with a view
Looking around
people helping each other
through times good and bad
everyone is a sister or brother
Poverty disappears
there is an abundance for all
gratitude for life
allowing no one to fall
Happiness lies
through love and grace
decisively walking through this door
a life to embrace
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Taking action
on a Sunday afternoon
dancing in the sunshine
to a happy tune
Riding my bicycle
to the local cafe
enjoying a scrumptious dessert
before returning to play
Conversation with friends
having a beer
a game of cornhole
scoring with each cheer
Saying goodbye
to a blessed day
sleeping in cool comfort
as pleasant dreams come my way
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
The lively choreography of autumn
an emphasis on leaves
a kaleidoscope of colors
putting the spirit at ease
A briskness in the air
cool to the skin
wrapped in a blanket
watching the leaves spin
Fall decorations
surround the patio
colorful pumpkins and mums
smooth jazz on the radio
Firepit lit
s’mores and hot apple cider
love and laughter
smile grows wider
Silent now
listening to the crickets
sky filled with stars
moonlight filters through the thicket
A beautiful season
harvest of serenity
the smells of autumn
oh so heavenly
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
