Yours truly and the missus attests
as well management decrees yearly behest
at the mercy and complying
with annual inspections
by orders of the high command,
which finds our anxiety pitched
to the highest crest
and/or plunged into the lowest troughs
CYCLES
Autumn does not make amends
Now as failing daylight descends
We all know when summer ends
But that’s what we’ve been told
The leaves turn brown and gold
That chance for quiet reflection
A reality check as Winter comes
Rain and hail like beating drums
Cold comfort, but do the sums
After Fall and the welcome rest
Nature imposing its annual test
To confirm a seasonal direction
L'chaim (לחיים) is a Hebrew phrase translating to "to life"
Forsooth thee dear E_
and of course E_
who most like a star student as well,
who both felt impatient to sever home ties
after graduating with honors
at Harriton High School.
Circa: ~ Early/mid March 1996
within the womb, when your mother still a Zison
she self administered a pregnancy test
from a do it yourself kit offered
where one immediately
linkedin to foul odors
There were group fares and side of curb pick ups along the way.
Inquistive clientele and a few surprises.
informed me reassuringly,
(albeit surprisingly) enough
the insurance company
would pay the entire bill
and pay the wife
a handsome insurance premium
And getting back to the
RIND(GRIND).