Shutterbug

Capture the moment and freeze that smile.
You can re-live it after a while.

A lens for close-ups, flash for inside.
Take time to focus, produces more pride.

You must move faster than your scene will.
Nature and people just won't stand still!

Catch them by surprise for more appeal.
If they pose for you it looks less real.

Tucked in an album, shown in a frame,
Which candid photo might bring you fame?

Once was a hobby, but now you're caught.
Camera always ready for a good shot!


Written in 1987 but fitting tonight as I dragged around 3 cameras.

Plane Pain

How loud is the music in my ear,
Until I'm finally unable to hear
Your endless chatter that doesn't matter!
I'm in pain on the plane wanting to complain.
Can't get the music loud enough to stop hearing your stuff!
Why do you have to talk so loud, like you're playing to a crowd?
What did I do to deserve this treat, stuck in this unlucky seat?


Written last month - reminded me of a similar subject written in 1987:

Loud Monsters

Here comes another one roaring overhead.
Don't try to talk to me, I won't hear what's said.
The roar grows much louder, drowns out the TV.
If I shut the windows I'm still not set free!
I have fear one will crash, they're flying so low.
I keep my eyes on them till I see them go!

Here comes another one - I'm sick of that sound!
I wish I could tell them - Stop coming around!
Why are there so many taking up the sky?
There won't be any room for the birds to fly!
All these large gray monsters hold people within.
They serve a good purpose but make such a din!

Self Doubt

Am I wasting my time with this blog?
Do I know what it's needing to be?
Do I ever make it through the fog?
Will I know how much to give of me?

Is anyone reading what I post?
How often? How many have been seen?
Thirty three poems, not much to boast
If nobody else gets what I mean.

How do I know when it's time to stop?
Has this all been a waste of my time?
What can I do to finish on top?
Openly share what is deeply mine.



Planned to keep at it for at least a year, but sometimes I waver.

Oscar Night

It's Oscar Night! Will there be delight?
Will I cheer when I hear who wins?
On pins and needles when they appear,
And tear open the envelope.
With hope it's one I've picked, or else I'm ticked,
Yelling at the screen..."What do you mean?"
Until they get it right on Oscar Night!


Precious was a powerful film - I'll be cheering for the movie & it's stars tonight.

Inspire

What does it mean to inspire?
Cause others to perspire
Set under them a fire
So they don't quit, retire
Continue if it seems dire
Lift up from the quagmire
Set rolling like a tire
Walk along a high-wire
Show effort and desire
Where passion is for hire


Written after seeing Invictus Dec 2009. Not nominated as Best Picture, but I'll be cheering on Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon with their nominations.