Day 8-Shadorama

Day 8-Shadorama 

Loving life

Is our Savior’s plan

Sharing joy

Life giving

So we can bless other lives

Being our best self

Day 7-Grammar Poem

 Day 7-Grammar Poem

Hot chocolate

Warm and yummy

Blissfully comforting

Like a hug

If only I could drink a gallon!

Day 5-Pensee

 Day 5-Pensee

Book shelves

Old books and new

We fill them with favorites

There are old friends and some are new

I thank authors daily

Day 6-Tricube

 Day 6-Tricube

Serve others

As He said

To show love

Love others

As He loved

Commandment

We have needs

Others serve

It’s the plan

Day 4-Quatrain

 Day 4-Quatrain

When we were younger, life was fine
We’d play outside until dinner time
Our lives were simpler and filled with fun
Hide and Seek, Red Rover, and done.

Day 3-Triplet

 Day 3-Triplet

No, I’m a twin and not a triplet

With us together, that’s what you get

We’d count our hubbies for a quartet!

Day 2-Tanka

 Day 2-Tanka

Day 2-Tanka

Quilts are works of art

The quilter takes the time to plan

Then pick out fabric

Now put them all together

The shapes and colors conform

(Not mine, but I aspire to do one!)

Day 1- Couplet

 This thing called April Fool's Day

Is a time when lots of people play

Always remember to take great care

For jokes and pranks will be the fare

Inktober 2021 has been fun!

 

Day 30-Hyperbole Poem

 Day 30-Hyperbole Poem

Poetry that stretches the truth is tons of fun

I can write it all day long

There are millions of things we say

Every time we sing a nursery song

Rock-a-bye baby in a treetop

Is usually considered a crime

Whoever called a star a diamond

Must have had buckets of wine

So think of your years as a child

And forever sing those songs

Don’t ever forget to stretch the truth

And you will never go wrong!

Day 29-Poem in My Pocket

 Day 29-Poem in My Pocket

Poems are like photographs 

They each paint a picture

They can be beautiful or tragic 

But that’s how life is, and we live it anyway. 

Poetry and photographs are art

Art helps us to feel emotions

Let your emotions soar!

Day 28-Cinquain Poem

 Day 28-Cinquain Poem

Laundry

Dirty, clean

Washing, drying, sorting

Never ending job like dishes

Necessity

Day 27-Terse Verse

 Day 27-Terse Verse

What’s a parrot with a potty-mouth?

A dirty birdy

What’s a puppy who’s been playing in the rain?

A soggy doggy 

What’s an overfed feline?

A fat cat

Day 26-Pensee Poem

Day 26-Pensee Poem

Breathing

Necessity

We need it to live each day

Take a breath, breath it out, live life

Be glad we have two lungs

Day 25-Tanka Poem

 Day 25-Tanka Poem

I’m ready for the rain

It is needed in our life

As well as on earth

For without it we can’t grow

And become our better self

Day 24- Tautogram Poem

 Day 24-Tautogram Poem

Mermaids moving memorable moments

Making melodious memories momentarily 

My misty memories make me melancholy 

Making many more memories

Day 23-Free Verse Poem

 Day 23-Free Verse Poem

Words can be like weapons 

They can cut like a knife

We can use them in anger

And cause others strife

But we need to be better 

Our language to use

Spread hope and share love

It’s all what we choose

Our world is in turmoil

Don’t add to the gloom

Be kind and understanding 

Be the best in the room

Day 22-"All About Me" Poem

 Day 22-“All About Me” Poem

Vicki

Faithful, true, loving, and joyful. 

Sister of Dolly, David, Valerie, and Jamie as well as Steven, Karen, Kathy, Kris, Karleen, and Patty. 

Lover of Peter, libraries, and the Lord

Who feels sorry for mistakes, happy for family, joyful in the Gospel

Who needs love in return, the feel of the sun on her face, and to see kindness in the world. 

Who gives her heart fully, love to all, and understanding 

Who fears not being enough, not doing enough, and not loving enough

Who would love to see more of the world and true love for all

Resident of this beautiful world 

Firth

Day 21-American 767

 I really don’t like spiders

They’re creepy and crawly

Unless they’re in a book...EEK!!

Day 19-Nonet Poem

 Day 20-Nonet Poem

We love our three pets so very much

They bring us ton or love and fun

They’re part of our family

It’s sad when we lose one

When they teach us love

And give it back

To our hearts

And more

Love

Day 19-Book Spine Poetry

 

Day 18-Acrostic Poem

 Day 18-Acrostic Poem

Unreal and fanciful these

uNlikely creatures cause little girls to

Instantly fixate and obsess the

Colorful stories that surround them.

“Once upon a time” in storyland our

Reality is suspended and it opens our minds to

uNicorns!

Day 17-Haiku

 Day 17-Haiku

People should be free

The way our Lord wanted it

Free to choose their life

Day 16-Tyburn Poem

 Day 16-Tyburn Poem

                  Happy

                  Comfy

                  Laundry 

                  Sleepy

Coming home, happy, comfy feelings

But then there’s laundry, sleepy healings

Day 15-Shadorma Poem

 Day 15-Shadorma Poem

Jesus Christ

Our Lord and Savior

Redeemer

He loves us

He’s prepared a place for us

We are eternal

I love Him

I want to see Him

He loves Me

His great plan

Makes that possible for me

For us all

Day 14-I Wish, But I Am Poem

 Day 14-I Wish, But I Am Poem

I wish I could sing more

Like when in our singing group from our teen years

And I dream of singing together again

I am missing those days long ago

We used to have so much fun 

But now we live far from the others

I’m glad I can still sing with my husband’s guitar playing

But now, I’d love a chance to be “Morning Sunshine” once more.

Day 13-Tricube Poem

 Day 13-Tricube Poem

Chocolate

Hot or cold

Fills me up

Morning time

Ev’ry day

Make a cup

Whipping cream

Is supreme

Drink it up

Day 12-Brevette Poem

 Day 12-Brevette Poem

Humans

L e a r n

Lessons

Day 11-Color Poem

 Day 11-Color Poem

Yellow is the sunshine

Like the fire that warms your heart

Like the flowers that carpet the meadow

As happy as a child’s laughter

Day 10-Windspark Poem

 Day 10-Windspark Poem

I dreamed

I was a leaf

On the wind

Floating in the breeze

Sleepily

I dreamed 

I was a child

In my mother’s womb

Waiting to begin my life

Happily

Day 9-Rhyme Royal Poem

 Day 9-Rhyme Royal Poem

Having technology can be a pain,

There are good things and bad things about it.

When “PCs” lock up and make you insane,

You’ll want to throw it out, give it a hit.

You will cry and you’ll shout and swear a bit.

Then, lo, it reboots and you give a hoot,

You no longer need to give it the boot!

Day 8-Octopoem

 Day 8-Octopoem

Hanna

Her favorite color was the blue of Little Mermaid’s tail

The seasons never really mattered to her, just being warm

Home was her favorite place to be, everything she loved was there

She didn’t like the cold, it hurt her hands

She preferred wearing stretchy pants and Ariel shirts

She loved cuddling with her Daddy on the couch

Her favorite TV show was Full House and Mary-Kate and Ashley videos

She loved McDonald’s burger and knew the Golden Arches!

Day 7-Japanese Dodoitsu Poetry

 Day 7-Japanese Dodoitsu Poems

Writing poetry is fun

It’s a joy for ev’ryone

Each day, try and get it done

Rhyming in the sun

Here’s another quick one. 

This poetry form is odd

Like the dodo, now extinct

It stretches your fingers wide 

As you count each word

Day 6-Pyramid Poem

 Day 6-Pyramid Poems

I tried 2 slightly different forms I found on the internet.

Photographs

Old photographs

Old photographs teach

Old photographs teach history

Old photographs teach history graphically

Old photographs teach history graphically so we can learn lessons and not repeat them.

Puppies

Cute puppies

Cute brown puppies

Cute brown puppies play

Cute brown puppies play happily

Cute brown puppies play happily in the grass

Puppies are like soft squishy stuffed animals you want to cuddle

If I were a puppy, I would want belly rubs all day long.

1Valerie Heighton Cullison

Day 5-5Ws Poem

 Day 5-5 Ws Poem

Our parents

Did their best as they raised us

In our childhood homes

When we were young

Because they loved us.

Day 4-Rictameter Poem

 Day 4-Richtameter Poem                 

                    Easter

                 Finally here

         We remember our Lord

       The loving Savior of us all

His body was placed in a borrowed grave

    He came forth from the Garden Tomb

          Now we can live again

              He paid the price

                      Easter

Day 3-Triplet

Day 3-Triplet Poem There’s places we’ve been years ago That call us to come back, you know But that will require lots of dough!

Day 2-Couplet

April Fools Jokes are so silly and random But be prepared when they come in tandem

Day 1-Lantern Poem

Quilt Comfort Colorful Cuddle up with Calm

Talk on the Atonement from March 14, 2021

A few years ago, when I was the Primary President in the Spencer 5th Ward, we taught the children a song that grew to be favorite with all of us, The song was "Gethsemane". Jesus climbed the hill, to the garden still, His steps were heavy and slow Love and a prayer took Him there to the place only he could go Gethsemane, Jesus loves me so he went willingly, to Gethsemane He felt all that was sad, wicked and bad, all the pain we would ever know while his friends were asleep He fought to keep, His promise made long ago Gethsemane, Jesus loves me So He went willingly, to Gethsemane The hardest thing that ever was done The greatest pain that ever was known The biggest battle that ever was won This was done by Jesus, the fight was won by Jesus Gethsemane, Jesus loves me So he gave His gift to me In Gethsemane Gethsemane, Jesus loves me So he gives His gift to me From Gethsemane I love this song and every time we sang it, it made me cry! This song says in a simple way, what the Atonement is. I'm so grateful for our Savior's love and His willingness to do this for us. In April of 2019, Tad Callister gave a Conference talk about the Atonement. He said, "The Atonement is a series of divine events that commenced in the Garden of Gethsemane, continued on the cross, and culminated with the Savior's Ressurection from the tomb. It was motivated by an incomprehensible love for each of us. It required a being who was sinless; who had infinite power over the elements-even death; who possessed a boundless capacity to suffer the consequences of all our sins and ailments; and who in fact, descended beneath it all. This was the Mission of Jesus Christ-this was His Atonement. He overcame it all for each of us, no matter what. It doesn't matter what we do, His sacrifice was made so each of us can return to His presence. We can be eternal families because He conquered it all; physical death, spiritual death, our afflictions and infirmities, and our weaknesses and imperfections." I know from my experiences, He did All the work for us, He loves us that much! None of us is perfect, and He understands this. I'm grateful for my testimony of this truthfulness, because I know we will be together again with our loved ones we've lost. The Great Plan of Happiness is a wonderful gift to each of us! I can't wait for the day when I will be reunited with our parents, and especially our daughter, Hanna, who had 18 years on this earth. Her health was always fragile and it was hard to lose her just before her 19th birthday. I know she's waiting for us, with a strong, healthy spirit. I love our Savior. In the book, "The Continuous Atonement" by Brad Wilcox, he tells the story of a young man from the BYU Ward he was Bishop of, and the struggles this young man had feeling he was unworthy. He had gone to the Bishop and repented of all the things he'd ever done wrong. Then he repeated his mistakes. He now felt he was unworthy and lost for good. He stopped going to church and avoided the Bishop. Brother Wilcox finally went to the young man's apartment and asked to come in so they could talk. The young man let him in, but said, "Like that will make any difference. Just face it, Bishop, the Church isn't true. No one can prove there is a God. It's all just a joke, so don't waste your time!" Letting the spirit guide, after wanting to lay into him, the Bishop was able to get the young man to open up. After his repentance, he repeated his mistakes. They continued to talk. The Bishop asked, "So the church is true and there is a God after all?" "Of course", was the response. "So you just need another chance?" "But that's the problem. D&C 58:43-By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins-Behold he will confess them and Forsake them." I confessed; I didn't forsake. So I didn't really repent. It's over." The Bishop said, "Tell me about the Savior's grace, then." The young man said, "Oh, you know-2 Nephi 25:23. 'It is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.' We do our best and then Christ Makes up the difference. But I did that, and it didn't work. I still went out and did the same old dumb thing. I blew it. Nothing changed." The bishop said, "Hold on, what do you mean Christ makes up the difference?" He responded, "Well, just that. You have to do your best, and once you have done your best, Christ makes up the difference." Bro. Wilcox then said, "Christ doesn't just make up the difference, He makes All the difference. He requires us to repent, but not as part of paying justice-Only as part of helping us to change." Christ makes all the difference, and that means all the time. The miracle of the Atonement is that He will forgive our sins. That includes not just multiple sins, but also multiple times we commit the same sin. There's always hope! That's what the Atonement provides-it is continuous! I'm so very thankful for all the wonderful things I've learned throughout my life, from the time of my Baptism at Eleven. We've experienced so much joy, but also sorrow, as it was intended. Our daughter, Hanna, was born prematurely in 1985. She spent 7 weeks in the hospital before coming home on oxygen. Her health was always tenuous. She had several surgeries during her life, she was Autistic and in Special Ed. There were many times when she got sick, we thought we'd lose her. Each of us learned so much love from her. When she died in 2002 during an MRI, we had in reality, been prepared by our Heavenly Father. We know that we will see her again. We know she's a perfect spirit who just needed to gain a body as part of the Plan. I'm so grateful for this knowledge. We were blessed to have her in our lives. I love Jesus Christ for all he did for us! I'm thankful for the Prophet Joseph Smith and the truths he brought back to the earth, even when persecuted. I love the Book of Mormon. Every time I read it, I learn more. I know President Russell M. Nelson is a prophet of God. He is the perfect leader for right now! I love this Gospel. One final quote. Neal A Maxwell said, "His relentless Redemptiveness exceeds my recurring wrongs." That is what the Atonement of Jesus Christ is all about.

My Testimony

It’s about time I put down my testimony of the last year and what’s been going on with me spiritually. My testimony has grown daily from the day of my baptism on October 17, 1964, when I was 11 years old. A little bit about myself, I was born in 1952 along with my twin sister in Santa Monica, California. We have an older sister and brother, and then a younger brother. We lived in Long Beach, California until December of 1962, when we moved to Phoenix, Arizona. We know that we were supposed to move there so that our family would find the Church. We had been Presbyterian since before we were born. Our dad, who was divorced from our mom, went boating on Lake Havasu, and the boat he was on flipped, sending him to the bottom. He was able to save himself, but his cigarettes were left on the bottom, which he felt was a sign, that he needed to find a Church that taught people to abstain from smoking. So, he found the Ward missionaries, Nephi Allen and Charles Alexander. He took the lessons and was baptized, then asked them to teach us. He wanted us to receive the same blessings. We were taught the lessons, and when our mom was convinced, she immediately wanted to know if her ancestors lived for naught, so the missionaries taught us about work for the dead! We were all converted right then. We were all baptized on our older brother’s 16th Birthday. It was a momentous day for us! We got involved in the Ward and felt right at home there, our mom teaching in Primary! We loved the Gospel! Then in 1968, we moved back to Santa Monica to be near our maternal Grandmother, after our step-grandfather died. I loved my years there as a teenager. I met my future husband in Jr. High and introduced him to the Gospel. He was finally able to be baptized when he was 18, against his parents wishes, but it was what he wanted. We were married in the LA Temple in 1973 and have been blessed with 7 children. We moved to Utah in 1978, then bought our home in Magna in 1980. About a year ago, we started to consider the need to move because of the house’s split entry. We didn’t really get serious until about 6 months ago, when our daughter, Shannon, who has never married, suggested we buy a house together. Wow, did things really start to happen quickly, once we made that decision! We prayed about the decision and we both felt good about it, so we started to get things going. We found our Real Estate Agent, Becky Nay, because of our longtime friendship. After meeting with her, we started looking. We saw a few homes we liked, but were too late to bid or got outbid. Then our niece stepped in and asked to buy our house to flip. We prayed about that decision and felt good about it, so we let everyone know. Then we looked at this house in Herriman, felt it was right and won the bid. A week or so later, Becky let us know how crazy things got right after we bought the house, and we know everything worked out because it was meant to be! We are grateful for this Ward and can’t wait to get to know you all better. We love the gospel and know it’s true. I love the Gospel, I love my Savior and I know the Book of Mormon is true. I’m grateful to have it to learn more about the truths of the Gospel and our Savior’s love for us. I’m very grateful for the Atonement and the wonderful gift it is. Without it, we would be lost.

Day 30-Senses Poem

Day 30-Senses Poem I see all the bright colors and patterns I smell the fresh scent of laundry soap I hear the whirring of the sewing machine I feel the slightly rough fabric textures I taste the sweet satisfaction of serving I think these masks will bless lives —————- Bright colors and patterns Fresh scent of laundry soap Whirring sewing machine Slightly rough fabric textures Sweet satisfaction Blessing lives

Day 29-Cinquain Poems

Day 29-Cinquain Poems (3 patterns) Face masks To cover my face And provide protection So hot and uncomfortable Our times ———————- Living Our lives A daily struggle But worth it all Being ———————- Books Knowledge, entertainment Reading, learning, loving I’d love to read them all Tomes

Day 28-Hero Poem

Day 28-Hero Poem There’s Teddy bears in many windows Bringing families some joy And there’s people sewing Facemasks For every adult, girl, and boy Then there’s hero’s on the Frontlines Saving lives and suffering pain As they go each day to battle Against and enemy, and don’t complain We have scientists working overtime As they search for a saving cure So our lives can return to normal Of this we can be sure But we all can be Superheroes As we go about our day Staying home, staying safe, saving lives Now, that’s the hero way!

Day 27-Quinzaine Poem

Day 27-Quinzaine Poem Libraries are our life’s blood Why is it only now We notice?

Day 26-Monorhyme

Day 26-Monorhyme When life gives you lemons, make lemonade If you follow this advice, then you’ll have it made Our memories of bad times, eventually will fade And we’ll lie around on beaches in the nice cooling shade One day we’ll have parties and celebrate with parades When life gives you lemons, then you must make lemonade!

Day 25-Acrostic Poem

Day 25-Acrostic Poem Family Forever in your life Always there in need Making life better, they’re Inherited treasures you Love having near Your heart

Day 24-Breveete Poem

Day 24-Breveete Poem Sunlight B r i n g s Life

Day 23-Free Choice

Day 23- Free Choice Our lives have changed so very much Each day is a new adventure We long for days when we can touch We need more than this tiny aperture So live your life in gratefulness For one day we’ll see the normalcy And be thankful for all this crazy mess As we’ve weathered the stormy Tsunami

Day 22- Naani Poem

Day 22-Naani poem Earth Day Today we celebrate Mother Earth Please be kind to her Each and every day Treat her with love

Day 21-Clerihew Poem

Day 21-Clerihew poem Chuck Norris is a cowboy who kicks He plays Cordell Walker who’s no hick When fighting the bad guys each week He sometimes throws them in the creek! He comes from the great state of Texas Alex Cahill and CD are ageless Ranger Trivette is his faithful sidekick Like Tonto, this Ranger is quick! So, don’t get on Walker’s bad side Or you may end up on your backside He’s the butt-kicking Ranger Cowboy A Cherokee by birth, he’s no plowboy!

Day 20-The Unicorn and the Centaur

Day 20-Poem Generator-The Unicorn and the Centaur See the hopping of the unicorn, I think he's angry at the thorne. He finds it hard to see the buckle, Overshadowed by the purple french honeysuckle. Who is that waiting near the shoe? I think she'd like to eat the crew. She is but a natural centaur, Admired as she sits upon a your. Her tall car is just a toe, It needs no gas, it runs on portico. She's not alone she brings a foot, a pet mule, and lots of alpine coltsfoot. The mule likes to chase a geranium, Especially one that's in the titanium. The unicorn shudders at the tiny sun He want to leave but she wants the cross bun. ***************** Day 20-Poem Generator-The Unicorn and the Centaur(Revised) See the hopping of the unicorn, I think he's angry at the thorne. He finds it hard to see the buckle, Overshadowed by the purple french honeysuckle. Who is that waiting near the beach? I think she'd like to eat a peach. She is but a natural centaur, Admired as she sits upon a magic Orb Her tall staff is just for show, She made it out of last night’s rainbow. She's not alone she brings a lute, a pet mule, and lots of ripe Kiwi fruit. The mule likes to chase a geranium, Especially one that's in the terrarium. The unicorn shudders at the waning sun He wants to leave but she wants the cross bun.

Day 19-Nonet Poem

Day 19-Nonet Poem There’s so many Musician’s I love But the one who I love the most Is the one who sang a song Back when we were dating He caught my heart then Ever in love Forever Always Mine

Day 18-Book Spine Poetry

Day 18-Book Spine Poetry I work at a Public Library Long Time Gone Since then Life is tough Other wordly No more strangers Consider the butterfly Path

Day 17-Haiku

Day 17-Haiku The smell of mown hay The sight of fat ripened wheat All gifts from our God

Day 16-Lantern Poem

Day 16-Lantern Poem Light Warming Helps things grow Fills the whole earth Glow

Day 15-Tan-Tengo Poem

Day15-Tan-Rengo Poem Do cats rule our lives? When the cat demands "Me" time, They most likely do She bumps us when it's her time She's demanding and forceful

Day 14-"Ing" Poems

Day 14-"Ing"Poems Pandemic Washing Disinfecting Cleaning Distancing Caring Loving Flowers Growing Blooming Springing Reaching Sun-Seeking Being Service Ministering Loving Caring Teaching Giving Serving Dance Moving Free-flowing Creating Emoting Dancing

Day 13-Tricube Poem

Day 13-Tricube Poem Three stanzas Three lines each Three beats teach Syllables One two three Happy me Easy it is Write them down Count them out. *************** Why can't we Go outside? No, we hide Life goes on We stay safe It shouldn't chafe Normalcy It will be You will see

Day 12-Free Verse

Day 12-Free Verse Easter Sunday The Day of Renewal Because of our Savior Who died for us, On that fateful day, So long ago. Here in the present day We think of Him As we sacrifice As He did. There is no other way For our Eternal Life. I’m so grateful for His loving Gift, So I’ll spend this day In gratitude For all He has done for me.

Day 11-Terse Verse

I have to apologize now, because some of these are a little weird. Day 11-Terse Verse What to you call rain on steroids? Power Shower What do you call a dead raccoon in your town’s water source? Coon Boon What is a toilet plunger called on the Enterprise? Crusher Flusher What do you call very old dead fish? Mushy Sushi What do you call “passing gas” really fast? Combustive Adjustive What do you call a hidden black sheep? Allegorical Metaphorical

Day 10-5Ws Poem

Day 10-5Ws Poem All five of the Heightons Met together to commemorate At the Temple of our Lord On the 50th Anniversary of our Baptism To show our continuing love of each other and our family

Day 9-Pleiades Poem

Day 9-Pleiades Poem Eggs Easter is a time to celebrate Each year we see rebirth Eggs, the symbol of unhatched potential Earnest children hunt for them Embryos of new life Emblems of the Spring Earth has awakened.

Day 8-Octopoem

Day 8-Octopoem The moon last night was what is called, a Pink Supermoon, Which only happens in the Spring Right now the moon is at it’s closest elliptical of the Earth It was so beautiful and clear out The chill in the air, required a jacket I should have taken a chair outside to witness this event I could hear the television show, FBI playing inside the house Maybe I should get Moon Pies to celebrate this amazing sighting of the rare Pink Supermoon!

Day 7-What if.....I might poem

Day 6-What if......I might poem What if all doors were open? I might be friends with everyone What if all people got along? I could live more joyfully What if they found a cure? I would not worry so much Do you think it’s possible we will learn our lessons from this struggle?

Day 6-Biographical Poem

Day 6- Biographical Poem Vicki Helpful, creative, loving, courageous Sibling of Dolly, Dave, Valerie, Jamie, Stephen, Karen, Kathy, Karlene, Kris, and Patty Lover of our Savior, Jesus Christ Who feels deeply and completely Who needs to show love daily Who gives her whole heart Who fears she hasn’t done enough Who would like to see her family in person, soon Resident of the Planet Earth Firth

Day 5-Triplets

Day 5-Triplets Triplets are fun to write I can do it both day and night 'Cause now we're in the same plight We're stuck in our very own houses And not because we are mouses So hopefully we're with our spouses So, let's make the best of our time And then use it to write us some rhymes Like, "Parsley, Rosemary, and Thyme

Day 4-Couplet

Day 4-Couplet While doing a deep Spring Clean A found lost treasure is supreme It helps me remember and pray It’s the start of a brand new day Just like His Heavenly Plan He is our “Middleman” For the Savior died for us Our resurrection, we can trust His promise for our lives Eternal Life, we are not deprived!

Rainbows are so pretty

Day 3-National Find A Rainbow Day When I see a red, red rose, it reminds me to show love Or an orange sunset tells me to share joy Flowers of yellow guide me to help others to be happy The green grass of Spring reminds me there is a promise of rebirth The sky so blue encourages me to be hopeful An indigo night sky helps me to comfort others And violets show me that all things on earth are from God.

Day 2-Ukiah

Day 2-Ukiah We are all going online Because we have time And Spring cleaning all the grime.

Sleep

Day 1-Dodoitsu My sleep has been in jumbled My poor brain can't catch a break Our world is such a huge mess I'm glad it's now Spring

Day Thirty

Day Thirty-The End Poetry Is For Me My Tribute to National Poetry Month The learning has been fun, It’s challenged my brain I’ve learned I can do it, I don’t need to refrain We’ve done Bios and Ciquains, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Richtameter Who, What, Where, When, and Why poems We now think in Iambic Pentameter Penses Poems we did, are the Bomb! Credos and Tankas, and of course Haiku Shadowrama, Octopoems, made me work Senses and What if/I Might; I can do We’ve dealt with Five Lines, And then Nonets, and even a Triplet How about Couplets and Tyburns Windspark, and Poem in My Pocket For me Rhyme Royal reigned Supreme Acrostics and Free Verse were great It You Were and Tetractys, and then Diatelle poems kept us up late So whether in Terse Verse We claimed our soul’s styles We did our very best To meet Stephanie’s trials Stephanie’s our fearless leader These past seven years For without her guidance We’d all be in tears! Thanks Stephanie Peterson Abney for all your hard work!!

Day Twenty-Nine

Day 29-Bio Poem Known as Vicki, Gicki, Victoria, Tori, Mom, and Grandma Who is creative, happy, and loving Who enjoys being useful, creating things, using her talents, and loving God Who is able to do all these things because of a loving Father in Heaven Who feels like her life has purpose Who wonders sometimes if she makes enough of a difference in the world Who fears that in some ways she hasn’t Who cares about all of mankind and helping them in any way she can to bring them back to God Who dreams of an eternal home with her family around her