slower when it rains

everything moves at half pace
rain sets mood and tempo
it says
stay in bed
listen to my children
against hard soft surfaces
rest the day away
temperature decreases
reality sets in for most
they lift weary bones from bed
ready to tackle the day
but rain reminds us
to slow down
take it easy
a mellow cloud settles over all activities
all questions are followed by "it's raining"
and everyone acts accordingly

cat toy

i've given up
surrendered my belongings to the mongrels
animals that keep me up at night
leave their toys around the apartment
scream until tired or
until bowls are filled.
the next time they escape
no rescue party will be sent out
it's been a while since they attacked
little man puts push pins in footwear
shortie rock eats jeans shirts sneakers shoes.
she struck again
i didn't get mad
chase her around
pluck her ear
i just shrugged
threw the pair behind a closed door
and hope my jeans will cover the trail of destruction.

yum yum yummy

the best part is not touching
nothing can compare
anticipation rises but never falls
the kid comes out
running around the candy store
with a bottomless bag
a sweet tooth defies the dentists
all senses heighten
a bubble surrounds bodies
the world no longer exist
just the present moment
all is recorded memory
will collect dust on the mind's shelf
once recalled
like it was yesterday pops up
like it just happened
like it is happening now
smiles dance across the body
heat burns from skin
liquids cling to hair
all senses stall
and you no longer know
which toy you want to play with next
the best part is before you touch
imagination runs through all possibilities
and all possibilities feel good to the touch