WAVING TO A MADMAN

There once was a madman ‘cross Erie,
Who, throughout the madness, was cheery.
And while I’m assessing:
His work is a blessing.
At least, that’s this blog partner’s theory. ;)

Marie Elena

WITH A WINK AND A NOD

“Give credit where credit is due!”
(Apparently something I blew.)
In movie-line credit
go look for my edit.
See, Peggy? I did that for you!

Marie Elena

http://aleerily.blogspot.com/2011/01/heres-to-more-business.html

HERE'S TO MORE BUSINESS!

We feel like we’ve lost you too soon,
but just when we’re needing a boon,
we’ll look up and smile:
in true Powers style
you’ve platinum-plated the moon.

Marie Elena

Inspired by my cousin, Carrie Powers-Miller.  Thanks for the idea of Uncle Jim and Punk platinum-plating the heavens! 

Also inspired by my son, Brandon, who was inspired by his Aunt Peggy (my seeester), who was inspired by Truvy, who reminded us that "It's all right. Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion." Truvy (Dolly Parton); Steel Magnolias. 

The edit of this credit was inspired by Peg, who read it, then reminded me that it was *she who told my son to get it.   

Phew!

TWO SQUATS, OR NOT TWO SQUATS?

… and now comes deciding if squat

is plural already, or not.

I'm guessing it is,

but this isn’t a quiz,

I just like the cuteness squats brought!

Marie Elena

SQUATs

Deciding “squat” sounds rather sea-creature-ish (stretch your imagination), there’s this:

Seen only by folks named Marie

are squats swimming gleefully free

in Lake Erie’s muck

with the carp and woodchuck,

all skillfully dodging debris.

Marie Elena

ALL IN GOOD TASTE. OR NOT.

Though critters of Erie are lame,

I’m here to stand up and proclaim

Superior’s beasts

Do not make seafood feasts:

Superior only in name.

Marie Elena