lighten up

 lighten up

sunday morning and i’m about

to take my “jo” outside and shout

it’s sunday, God, and here i perch

watching birds and thinking church.

I lip the tv on a favorite show

connect with the news, then grass to mow.

church at eleven the morning moves fast

especially since i keep adding tasks.

cooking a waffle fried egg on top

syrup trickles in squares diet stops

I just recalled this poem to be

why i write silly poetry?

I write because chosen words can be strewn

across the page and into the loom….

my word weaving loom and if i’m brave

maybe share before tucking it in my word cave.

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(the above was in response to a NaPoWriMo prompt regarding why I write poetry)

joanconnor

04/26/2026