My Poetography

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Hello!

Hi all,

I have been enjoying photography for decades, and writing poetry for quite a few years as well. More recently, I have decided to blend the two, and have created some poetography projects. While I am a relatively shy person (don't laugh) it is rewarding to share with those who might appreciate the art. Feedback is always appreciated. My one request is that you ask permission before you share or forward my work to anyone and include my info and copyright if approved.
Enjoy!
LJC

Sunday, April 7, 2019

BEAR

BEAR VIDEO

A bear strolled through my yard tonight

Surprising, but yet welcome sight.

I know I should be scared, but not.

My only hope - he isn’t caught!

No cubs in tow, maybe a “he”

Or just a very young lady

Feeders empty...so what to do?

He takes a sniff and just walks through!

All Rights Reseved

LJCoviello

4-7-19

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

PICTURE PERFECT DAY

Image may contain: cloud, sky, outdoor, nature and water

Today’s a picture perfect day
The kind meant to be savored
I'd love to try to bottle it
And take a sip, unwavered

To tackle life’s next task or quest,
Undaunted by the thought.
Empowered by the memory,
The essence I had caught.

Drink energy when mine has waned,
Renewed by nature’s realm
Tap its strength when life gets hard
And threats to overwhelm

Sadly, though, it's not to be
And so I'll keep instead
These memories and images
Locked safe inside my head.

LJC 8-26-17
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DEER

A deer and I crossed paths today,

I scared him half to death.

Since deer are skittish anyway,

I stood and held my breath.

Browsing in a nearby field,

Then sipping from the brook;

Sad to interrupt his meal

But I just had to look.

His coat was beige and tawny

He looked a healthy buck

I felt both sad and happy

Encouraged by my luck

If only I could tell him

“I don't mean any harm.

Just finish eating as you were

While I just watch and learn”.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

WINTER STORM STELLA

Today I am thankful

Despite all this snow

No school and no work

So nowhere to go.

For Dana who shovels

And Gary who plows

Thankful my kids

Arrived home safe now.

I’m thankful for warmth

And keeping the power

To cook nourishing food

And steaming hot shower.

For watching the birds

Grabbing food on the wing

And hunkering down

While dreaming of spring.

LJC 3-14-17

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

WINTER RAIN

It rains sometimes in winter.

Not often, but it does.

Last night, in February,

Well, that's the way it was.

We've had some snow already

This rain caused quite a mess.

I was not one bit happy;

Of this I must confess.

The driveway, it was frozen,

Though puddles could be found

Amid the crusty ice and such

Between the slushy mounds.

I sighed and scraped and shoveled

Then stopped to ponder why

Just why is it we never

Get snow in mid-July?

LJCoviello

2-16-16

Saturday, October 31, 2015

HALLOWEEN

Halloween’s my favorite night

But MONSTERS give me quite a fright!

BLACK CATS watching all we do…

GHOSTS sneak up behind us...BOO!

Through the dark night BATS do fly

WITCHES wander in the sky

Casting spells on one and all

Before the full moon starts to fall.

VAMPIRES rise and PUMPKINS glow

As TRICK-OR-TREATERS dare to go

To HAUNTED HOUSES for a sweet

Collecting CANDY TREATS to eat

Once the ghouls have all been fed

They head home and off to bed

Tomorrow there’ll be no more fear

Halloween’s just once a year!

LJC date??? 2004?

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

MOONLIT NIGHT

Oh, what a sight

Full moon shining bright!

Such a beautiful moonlit night.

I can go for a walk,

Have a romatic talk,

All on a moonlit night.

I can go for a swim,

Or jog on a whim,

All on a moonlit night.

Take a stroll through the briar,

Or relax by a fire,

All on a moonlit night.

Cast a magical spell,

Make a wish in a well,

All on a moonlit night.

I'll call down an owl,

Or hear the wolves howl,

All on a moonlit night.

I can do what I want,

Dance a jig or a jaunt,

All on a moonlit night.

But I think my best ploy

Is to sit and enjoy

This beautiful moonlit night.

12-4-2014

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

CYBORG

My dad becomes a cyborg

In hospital today

To regulate his heartbeat

That has gone astray

The Coviello curse, he has...

His heart beats way too fast

So they'll install a pacemaker

This model's meant to last.

The wait was agonizing

Much longer than we thought

Would procedures go as planned?

And how much time was bought?

The doctors came out smiling

"Everything went fine".

With some luck, this gadget

Will outlast even mine!

LJC

Started 3-11- 15

Finished 5-24-15

Thursday, May 21, 2015

DANDELIONS

Dandelions have appeared

Much to my dismay

Multiplying just like weeds

There's more and more each day

I thought I'd let them live last year

A choice I now regret

Because they're growing quickly in

The lawn that I just set.

I pulled and dug and tugged so hard

And then I dug some more

There had to be a thousand...

Maybe even more

Not a one plant could escape

I soon became obsessed

Each seed meant a million more

I dared not stop to rest.

I still see them clearly

When I close my eyes

Those little yellow devils

Are surely my demise

Achy and so weary

I slept hard and sound

So pleased with my great effort

'Till this is what I found

Friday, February 20, 2015

THE FLU

My throat is sore and I feel draggy
My countenance is somewhat craggy
Not sure yet what this might mean
Ignoring symptoms yet unseen

Here a cough or two or three
Now I fear what this might be
Hope to god it's just a cold
Could be why I feel so old

Sniffling, sneezing, runny nose
Fever, chills, that's how this goes
Box of tissues by my bed
Hope these meds will clear my head

My ears are blocked, my nose is red
A pressure cooker's in my head
Dishes piled up in the sink
I'm so tired that I can't think

I can't move 'cause I'm so achy
Hands are trembling, knees are shaky
My head feels like a big balloon
I hope that I'll feel better soon

This flu is awful, I can't lie
I feel like I'm gonna die
I phoned work, here's what I said
I won't be in, I called in dead.

Sunday, February 8, 2015

IT'S DARK IN HERE

It's dark in here inside my head,

Without the sun, I'm filled with dread.

When February comes to call,

It seems the darkest time of all.

"Six more weeks", the groundhog said.

Then turned 'round; went back to bed

To dream of better days and times,

Of sunny skies and warmer climes.

I wish I could just hibernate

And let this harsh winter abate.

Wake to greener grasses when

Flowers bloom from showers then.

Till spring comes with skies of blue,

I don't know how I'll muddle through.

Each and every day's a test

Till summer time when I feel best.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

OLD MAN WINTER

Old Man Winter is a mean old bugger

Who conspires against my soul.

Raging winds and squalling snow,

Say nothing of bone-chilling cold.

My fingers are numb; my toes are ice.

Just let him do his part.

Let him rattle and let him rage...

He'll never get my heart!

Thursday, January 1, 2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!

This was written during a particularly difficult time several years ago. In true Janus form I was looking back while simultaneously looking forward towards the future.

Looking back on the past 12 months or so

How did we survive and continue to grow?

It's an odd thing, that time; it's perpetual march

Takes us through daily our jobs, chores and such.

We hardly give notice to changes occurring

It's on to the next bit of trouble that's stirring.

But change yes we do, whether noticed or not...

We suddenly manage what we thought we forgot.

New life, new partners, some losses as well.

Enduring these all, just how time will tell.

But looking back now, it's not all been bad,

For mostly my thoughts are happy, not sad

Will '06 be better than 2005?

We can only hope...and continue to thrive.

So it's out with the old, and in with the new

'Cause ready or not, a new year's upon you.

An optimist's promise for you and your kin

That life might be better from what it has been.

I'll leave you all now with kind thoughts and good cheer

Happy New Year to all, and to all a good year!

Sunday, November 23, 2014

TURTLE HAIKU

Turtles sun themselves

Gain energy from the sun

Basking in stillness

'Till intruders come

They slip into the water

Silently they hide

Until danger's past

They remain underwater

To emerge later

Once again they'll perch

Content in the warm sunshine

On their favorite log

Sunday, November 9, 2014

WEDDING DAY!

Once upon a time

I taught you how to rhyme.

Dressed you in your skirt,

And kissed away your hurt.

I loved to watch you play,

Learning every day.

Taking it all in,

So one day you would win.

Sneakers to be tied,

Those never-ending rides;

Soccer, dancing, cheering,

Then "god, what's that you're wearing?!"

I watched you as you grew,

And even then I knew

That someday you would be

So happy and carefree.

This journey that you're on

Can sometimes seem so long.

For me, it flew so fast!

The present's now the past.

As you walk down that aisle,

I'll look at you and smile.

Don't fret about my tears,

Reminders of the years.

Fun things that we would do,

Chalk, the beach, the zoo.

These memories I treasure;

I love you beyond measure.

Now here's my heartfelt wish

As you seal it with a kiss

For Nick and you, his wife,

I wish you both a happy life!

11-8-2014

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

FOX HAIKU

Four fox pups sniffing,

Exploring on wobbly legs

Stay close to their den

Step out carefully

Then instinctively they hide

Warned by a slight sound

Nature’s camouflage

Blends them into the background

Shields them from harm’s way

Watching me, wary

I can’t make them understand

I mean them no harm

OSPREY HAIKU

Osprey flies above

Taking to the sky on wing

Searching, seeking prey

Dipping and soaring

Scans the water for movement

Deadly clues to tell

Where lunch is hiding

Once spotted, there’s no escape

She dives and clutches

Over in a blink

The theme of nature’s story

Friday, October 24, 2014

WHERE DID THE SUMMER GO?

I can’t believe it’s August…

Where did the summer go?

Seems like only yesterday

I took out my new hoe.

I planted some new seedlings

To get a jump on spring.

But now the corn has ripened

And birds are taking wing.

The days are getting shorter,

I’m reading with a lamp.

Abandoned by the sun,

The mornings brisk and damp

The Rose of Sharon’s blooming

And Queen Ann’s Lacey head

Has shown herself already.

Tomatoes? Almost dead

The ripe acorns are falling,

Loosestrife's run amuck.

Jewelweed flaunts it's yellow horn,

The lake holds not one duck

Choke cherries grow plump and dark

The broccoli's gone to seed

My neighbor's started stacking wood

And mint's become a weed

The 'squitoes haven't bothered us

At campfires at night

Day lilies, once plentiful,

Have disappeared from sight.

Back to school’s upon us.

It happens every year.

Long before I’m ready,

Behold...September’s here