Writer. Educator. Artist.
Coffee Shop – arlene s bice
There is a rhythm in the air
as folks walk in, place an order
the barista moves as if in a ballet
creates a buzz or a whoosh
asks, would you like a ?
a coffee drinker takes a table
someone waves hello
another stops to chat
coffee aroma fills the room
a low hum of words float
as heads bend over laptops
before the day takes over.
The children were lined up
like tulips all in a row
tall, straight up
brightly colored clothes
all different
as was their skin
each one a complement
to the other
in full bloom.
No Going Without- arlene s bice
Reading for pleasure
is one of life’s treasures
it is how I measure
a successful leisure
years ago I had no time
to sink into a book sublime
definitely it was a terrible crime
not to spend hours of prime
so I never think to refuse
reading my books to lose
myself with no abuse
not for me, to be obtuse.
Summer of ’21 –arlene s bice
Hands on the keyboard
not musical except for the words
musically run through my mind
create, remember, type
heavy drapes at the window
block our sunshine and distraction
write, read, publish
concentrate, live for thoughts, ideas
words eventually printed on paper
still a life-long love of writing, reading
Loss- arlene s bice
After those I loved have gone
places are found in my heart for them
to remain forever, always with me
never apart, until our reunion
with joy in the afterlife.
The Nude –arlene s bice
I’m more than a thing of beauty
needing no other reason for existence
but I am a reminder of what once was
a gift, a good memory to bring to mind
now a greeting near the entrance of home
to welcome all who care to enter, enjoy
an insight for the love of art begins and
lives here.
A Week of-arlene s bice
Writing and reading
slip in brief mealtimes
lots of internet connection
keeps me touching the world
life, past and maybe future
toss in an occasional social visit
a weekly in-person study group
a few zooms for those faraway
life at present, the constant is
writing and reading
21 Questions- arlene s bice
As a child always the questions posed
who, what, where, when, how, and why
always, why
curious always to know
Who said so?
What is elbow grease?
Where did this come from?
When did it happen?
How do I know it is true?
Why?
always, why
the answer is on the bookshelf
or in the internet.
No Phone Needed-arlene s bice
Easy to do
no phone needed
my connections are
from a different source.
Textiles – arlene s bice
Mother Said
“drapes and carpet dress the room”
sometimes more
sometimes comfort
sometimes protection
heavyweight drapes keep out
distracting light
cold drafts
peeking eyes
bazaar area carpet
warms toes
softens step
dulls sound.