I am the Ghost - Thursday Think Tank #39

IMAGE CREDIT:  POETS UNITED - THURSDAY THINK TANK #39

A cobweb in the corner of my mind

A faded black and white photo

The memory lingers for a little while

This ghost of my not so recent past

I pay a visit to my younger self

"hello...how have you been?"

Maybe I'll give myself some advice

To this ghost of my not so recent past

It is nice to visit the past for a short time

But my present self pulls me back

Brushing aside that cobweb in the corner

Of the ghost of my not so recent past.

Sherry Irvine - March 10, 2011

Thursday Think Tank #37 -- All in a Days Work

IMAGE CREDIT:  POETS UNITED - THURSDAY THINK TANK #37

A lemon's work is never done

Chef

Squeeze me over white fish

Or your add me to your sauce

I can dress up your salad

To make it special – I promise

Baker

We can't forget the baked goods

Yummy lemon meringue pie

Lemon pudding and lemon cake

and the extra weight upon your thighs! 

Confectioner

Gum drops, hard candy, lemon jellies

Lollipops, lemon sours

Lemon chocolate, lemon bombs

It's the lemon candy hour!

Bartender

I get twisted in martinis

Or added to a punch

You can also spike my lemonade

But not at a working lunch

Interior Decorator

Put us in a large glass bowl

All my friends and me

We make a lovely centerpiece

And look great at your fancy party

Doctor

To make you feel human

You'd squeeze me in hot water
Crush an aspirin and sweeten with honey

A recipe from my grandmother

House Maid

To cut through tough messes

Here’s what you should do

Add me to some water

And I will clean for you

******

Now where's that martini?

CHEERS!

Thursday Think Tank #34 - Last Will and Testament

IMAGE CREDIT:  POETS UNITED - THURSDAY THINK TANK #34

Provided I have left after my man

And seeing as I can no longer stand

I’m taking my dirt nap because I’m dead

Whatever is left shall be equally divided

I have 2 kids - this prose will make them laugh

but seriously though - what exactly is one half?

I would expect it means divided by two

Even and fair like a chocolate fondue

HALF OF THE HOUSE

Take a brand new piece of chalk

Listen closely  – don’t you mock

Now draw a straight line - right down the middle

Teehee teehee – you’re both so fickle!

HALF OF THE COUCH

One would get the cushions

The other would get the frame

I know----I know

You think I’m insane

HALF THE BATHROOM

The bathtub is his -- the vanity is hers

Breaking the mirror is bad luck for years

Splitting the toilet means renting a saw

Why not put your names in the hat for a draw?

HALF THE BED

I suggest one can have the mattress

At least one could have some rest

While the other can have the box spring

And the comfort it won't bring.

HALF THE KITCHEN

This should be easy – as easy as pie

She gets my dishwasher – he’s easy on the eyes

My son – well he can have the comical stove

The one that’s pink and purple and mauve

And last but not least….

GEORGE THE CAT

How would one divide up the family cat?

It would be very rude to cut him in half

Not to mention it would be very gross

If he doesn't shuddup though - it will be Adios.

*******

This concludes my silly poem

It makes no sense - I should probably go home

This Will and Testament is NOT set in stone

And please be advised….the stove can be loaned J

© Sherry Irvine – February 3, 2011

Thursday Think Tank #33 - Fire in your Heart

IMAGE CREDIT:  POETS UNIT - Thursday Think Tank #33

A fire burns within your heart

As I hold you in my hand

Your spicy heat is sexy

As I caress your silky skin

Your seed is hot against my lips

Our love should be forbidden

Your passion makes my heart burn

And tears fall from my eyes

I quiver with the thought of it

You make me love you more

Our hearts are beating faster

I need to catch my breath

******

HOT PASSIONATE SALSA

2 TBSP finely chopped onion

2 small cloves of garlic

3 large ripe tomatoes chopped, peel & seeds removed

2 hot chile peppers

2 TBSP cilantro chopped

2 TBSP lime juice

salt and pepper to taste

© Sherry Irvine – January 27, 2011

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RECIPE CREDIT:  http://southernfood.about.com/od/salsarecipes/r/bl40212k.htm 

Thursday Think Tank #32 - As Time Goes By

We were but young teens

When I first saw your face

And then you disappeared

Only to place a red rose in my fire place

As time goes by

“A Kiss is just a kiss”

That can't be true because.... 

I fell into your eyes

You took me to a place

Dancing to moonlight songs

Among the stars and space

As time goes by

We still live in that space

Dancing to moonlight songs

Our love is fully embraced

As time goes by

We grow older and we age with grace

We may dance a little slower

But our memories are still in place

As time goes by

The hands of time they touch the old clock face

But we will keep on dancing

When we move to the other place.

© Sherry Irvine – January 20, 2011

CREDITS:  this image provided by:  http://www.inmagine.com/searchterms/moonlight.html

Thursday Think Tank; Random deviations; In by devilounet

When the picture presented itself

I was a little shocked

Why is this chick In the bathtub?

This is a load of crock.

At first I thought this was porno

But then I saw her clothes

Was this some sort of fetish?

Only You-Know-Who knows.

I could make up Any Story

About this chick In the tub

Her sittIng there cross legged

With hope the tub is scrubbed

ANY STORY #1

“Welcome to my bathroom

Come sit Inside my tub

I’ll take a funny picture”

Says the weird guy with the chubb

OR – ANY STORY #2

My bathtub is my sanctuary

I come here to relax

I like the feel of the porcelIn

AgaInst my achIng back

HOW ABOUT…ANY STORY #3

Sometimes I light the candles

To meditate In peace

It’s quiet In the bathtub

While I contemplate my feet

*****

Goodbye Little Miss Chicky

SittIng Cross legged In the tub

I don’t know what your story is

Have a nice day my love.

© Sherry Irvine – January 14, 2011

THURSDAY THINK TANK:  CREDIT:  In by devilounet