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 About This Author 
My name is Joy, and I love to write. 
Why poetry, here? Because poetry uplifts its writer, and if she is lucky enough, her readers, too. Around us, so many objects abound to write about. Once a poet starts with a smallest, most trivial object, he shall discover that his pen will spill out what is most delicate or most majestic hidden inside him. Since the classics sometimes dealt with lofty subjects with a lofty language, a person with poetry in his soul may incline to emulate that. That is understandable. Poetry does that to a person: it enlarges the soul and gives it wings. Yet, to really soar, a poet needs to take off from the ground.
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	Haikus and Senryus 
	Haikus and Senryus 
 
the pebbles and stones 
want to get out of the sand 
needing to be thrown 
 
in awe of the earth 
moon’s face shimmers on water 
like aurora’s flame 
 
On darkened stairways 
walks the enemy within 
and I hide in words 
 
desperado seeds 
like sour grapes turning purple 
need moist soil to sprout  
 
Moon river, your name, 
an echo fading to gloom, 
whispers a swan’s song. 
 
for global warming 
nature gives us no reason 
but cancels our lives 
 
For enlightenment, 
I’m flying low on approach,  
just before landing. 
 
Night rocks her to sleep; 
she walks in the light of dreams 
on short, stubby legs. 
 
picking up their tales 
once more, narratives swagger 
in verbosity 
 
Thriving on contempt, 
my poems have halitosis. 
No applause needed. 
 
 
------Found poems from horoscope-----  
 
you've got it flaunt it 
enjoy fruits of your labors 
don’t lord it over 
 
You, firecracker, you! 
You’re out of the starting gate. 
Don’t waste time, thinking. 
 
Flexibility 
now is the name of the game 
forget fears and doubts 
 
You’re just not ready. 
Look! Unlike a perfect start, 
he threatens to leave. 
 
Mars in sextile sun. 
Get to it and do it now. 
Attend local gym. 
 
Think forest, not trees. 
Accident not on its own; 
you took the wrong turn. 
 
Some forward movement 
Ending old ways of living 
Now, express yourself! 
 
Stop, look and listen. 
Be on your best behavior. 
Saturn goes forward. 
 
Focus on success, 
work, responsibility: 
All these Saturn themes. 
 
Upbeat demeanor 
euphoria in your heart 
injects levity 
 
You reach a new peak 
Lunar orb in Gemini 
Literary times 
 
Moon-Venus union 
Love vibrations amplify 
late in the evening 
 
--From “Your Daily Tarot”-- 
 
The Knave of Wands Card 
My power is in testing 
opportunities 
 
In the game of life, 
adventure, enterprise, fads. 
signs of approval. 
 
Found poems (haikus-senryus)  
--from the local paper on the same day-- 
 
Housing market’s plunge 
is a whale of a fish tale. 
Town needs more rentals. 
 
A doctor shortage. 
What can you do about this 
Medicare factor? 
 
Do good to feel good. 
Volunteering improves health, 
since life gains meaning. 
 
Population shifts. 
Tackle the issues head on, 
Our aging nation! 
 
 
“Do not go gently” 
young dancers appear on stage 
for eighty year-olds. 
 
Artistic pursuits 
kids perform an Indian dance 
Community ties 
 
Tomorrow’s leaders,  
kids connecting lives, dance with 
feet not touching floor. 
 
 
Our great highways, but 
vacation’s on weak dollar; 
gasoline costly. 
 
Expensive story! 
Euro pulls rug from under 
last minute airfares. 
 
 
Monumental stress… 
It’s not about the war, but 
The wounded warrior. 
 
Start working with vets, 
get active by raising funds, 
keep programs going. 
 
 
He fights unlike most. 
Some people think it’s cheating, 
but boxer has style. 
 
Fishing tournament, 
Third Annual Offshore Big Three. 
Gift bucket and prizes! 
 
 
Art gala scheduled 
capturing essence of sea 
by modern artists 
 
Fun things you can do 
in spring extravaganza 
at Whispering Pines 
 
Ultimate Frisbee 
Just bring a light and dark shirt 
learn a fun new game. 
 
 
For the ambiance 
Fine dining on the island 
Piped-in jazz music 
 
Art deco menu 
Casablanca wooden fans 
candlelight romance 
 
For appetizer 
yellow fin tuna and shrimp 
on oval platters 
 
 
In branch library, 
events every Saturday 
author talks and more. 
 
Marsh Music at night 
-banjo, mandolin, fiddle- 
featuring Bluegrass  
 
 
Bars, tables, and stools… 
We have what you’re looking for 
at Barstool Station. 
 
 
In obits, a man, 
ninety-three and from Poughkeepsie. 
“Please don’t send flowers.”  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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