Piper's Adventures
Running and playing
enjoying the day
free of all worry
scampering away
Moments of bliss
each time he turns around
a squirrel appears
not making a sound
Living each moment
breathing in the clean air
stopping for a second
absorbing the sun’s glare
Letting today take care of itself
enjoying the race
always a new experience
part of God’s grace
The future is uncertain
life has many slopes
he enjoys the journey
always with love and hope
copyright 2020 Debbie Pierce
Storms come through
excessive wind and rain
impossible conditions
coming in like a train
Some people are good
ready to lend a helping hand
others are evil
taking advantage of the storm’s band
Impossible situations
difficult decisions to make
critics abound
praying for God’s grace
Finally it happens
a rash of good deeds
showing love and kindness
everyone taking the lead
Prayers are answered
hope is spread
food, clothing, and shelter
God is not dead
Impossible situations
God made us for these
faith, hope, and love
for these we are lead
Impossible situations
healing has begun
restoring communities
one by one
copyright 2017 Debbie Pierce
<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/rhyme/”>Rhyme</a>
Standing on the bridge taking a break from my morning run. The environment changes with the movement of the sun. The scenery changes depending upon the point of view. My solid self can touch the world around. Textures are exciting and so are the sounds.  My shadow sees the world in a parallel place. Though we are connected each has its own space.
Living in the light my shadow explores the depths of things great and small. Able to change with light climbing up the features on the wall. It can jump from a building to a tree or go through the tiniest cracks smiling with glee.
My solid self is limited by space and time. Material things change as the clock chimes. Things that are new slowly decay. That is why my solid self enjoys the adventures of today.
Life passes and is enjoyed by each part of myself. Dancing in parallel union till the sun starts to melt. The separation is brief as the sun rises again. Then we find another adventure as the sun filters through the wind.
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
The image is from Fandango at fivedotoh.com.
Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #37
The garden is beautiful this time of year surrounded by vintage plants. Each piece holds a story in the life of a woman. Treasures gathered in a faded blue chair the woman’s light shines through. A tattered bear holds secrets of joy and pain. Rememberances of a simple time when a hug and kiss healed all the strain. The others playmates on a rainy day. Jumping around a play house in a small girl’s room. Flowers often sitting beside it in full bloom.
The day has come to leave the fantasy land. Time to leave them to the grandchild who now besides them stand. The woman’s time is short and soon her worldly light will go out. However, now is a time to smile and not to pout.
The child dances as she picks up each treasure with glee. The woman smiles as she tells the child that each will be a remembrance of me. I will never be truly gone as long each treasure brings you joy. We will be playing together with each toy.
Dancing around the room while talking of things good and bad. They will bring comfort when you are sad. Always a light will shine giving you a hug each day. Now my child it is time to go away.
The woman passes into the eternal light. The child grows up treasuring each moment the light is bright. A new day has dawned and the treasures are in the chair again. The time has come for another new friend.
As generations pass the vintage toys carry joy and pain. Each time passed there is a wonderful gain.
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
#FFFC
image is from Fandango at fivedotoh.com.
It’s fall in the South
a time for all things grand
waiting for the game to start
I am an ardent fan
A gourmand of rich delicacies
found only on game day
aromatic smells feed the soul
as we all play
Scratching the surface
game day banter appears severe
teasing the other team
until the hamburger and beer appear
Then we are all friends
sharing in the glory
sausages, salsa, and chips
helps to enhance our stories
The games goes on
we watch in the tent
cheering on the teams
time well spent
The game is over
packing up to go home
a wonderful day of sharing
fans are never alone
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/10/03/rdp-thursday-scratch/
https://fivedotoh.com/2019/10/03/fowc-with-fandango-gourmand/
September comes
the debut is near
trees and bushes are ready
the signs are clear
Sun rises with high temperatures
jeopardizing the debut
high humidity with no rain
provides a big clue
Will autumn come
or will an error occur
humans and animals shake their head
then with high hopes concur
The show must go on
it happens each year
autumn is coming
there is no need to fear
Bright colorful foliage
emanating from the trees
leaves begin to drop
fulfilling a spiritual need
Abundant food
in each community a feast
acorns for squirrels
for human a roasted beast
Temperatures drop
coolness in the air
celebrations of plenty
many a state fair
Seasons change
 the life cycle continues
the journey is exciting
enjoying each venue
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://fivedotoh.com/2019/09/24/fowc-with-fandango-debut/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/09/24/rdp-tuesday-error/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/09/24/jeopardize/
Beautiful rainbow
filled with promise
connecting worlds
decisions thrust upon us
Switching fromÂ
one land to another
forming gregarious communities
gaining a new brother
So much to share
each world something to teach
happiness is near
within our reach
Each side
contains a pot of gold
rich stories
of many cultures told
Mystical scenery
beautiful sun rises
from seas to mountains
God’s blessing advises
Working together
a new bridge is formed
living in harmony
is the norm
One rainbow promise
to be together again
a perfect moment
to be shared with a friend
Meditation over
admiring beauty from above
seeing more clearly
through the lens of love
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/09/20/rdp-friday-switch/
https://fivedotoh.com/2019/09/20/fowc-with-fandango-gregarious/
Native to this land
blowing in the wind
azalea blooms duplicate
spreading color within
Never missing a beat
continually in bloom
exciting onlookers
creating a festive room
So many colors
dominate the land
exciting diversity
each lending a hand
Offering so much
as each bloom grows
asking so little
spreading what it knows
Life is abundant
inner spirits filled with peace
living in the moment
together bounty will increase
Continuing in many forms
throughout the year
growing bushes
nothing to fear
Meditation over
morning sun fills my face
meandering along
grateful for God’s grace
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://fivedotoh.com/2019/09/17/fowc-with-fandango-duplicate/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/09/17/native/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/09/17/rdp-tuesday-missing/
Hidden in a mountain
deep beneath the soil
lies a silent world
where a troglodyte toils
Beauty surrounds him
carvings on the wall
a life long tale
wanting to tell it all
The river flows through
bats on stalactites above
a mirror of brash images
all the things he loves
More lifeÂ
a bear comes through
basking in the coolness
away from the mountain view
A universe in itself
never a lonely day
basking in underground beauty
life is not gray
The troglodyte lives
in a world of his own
finding inner happiness
never feeling alone
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://wordpress.com/post/pipersadventures.blog/13275
https://fivedotoh.com/2019/09/12/fowc-with-fandango-brash/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/09/12/rdp-thursday-troglodyte/
Sweet puppy
name is Grace
filled with energy
life is a race
Out of the sky
ice was falling
with great fervid strength
Grace found her calling
Leaping into the air
not to be outdone
grabbing the ice cube
she began to run
Oh such fun
flipping each piece in the air
jumping delightfully
dancing with a flair
Added grass
just a little flavor
each piece melting
hardly waiting to savor
As soon as it starts
the falling ice is over
time to lie down
taking a minute to recover
Oh the life of a puppy
it is so grand
learning new things
happiness across the land
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://wordpress.com/post/pipersadventures.blog/13265
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/09/09/rdp-monday-fervid/
