John Rouleau

Poetry

 

 

Rhythm Haiku

 

rhythm of my life

work and dinner and dishes

right enough by me

 

 

Beef Stew

 

Steep in your childhood,

honey, good and long

like the beef

in your momma's stew,

and let me savor

it's marvelous aroma.

 

 

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Tiny Chinese boy

Waves at me and toddles by

Master thief of hearts

 

 

At Your Service

 

me

your campfire

on the family room 

floor this 

cool evening.

 

Snuggling,

I warm you

if only for

the few moments

you pause,

my princess.

 

at

your 

service.

 

 

Count Blessings

 

Another birthday

washes over like a wave.

It dawns on me -

 

count blessings, 

not years.

 

 

 

John Vincent Rouleau was raised on the banks of the great Saint Croix River which borders Minnesota and Wisconsin for some distance. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. By day, he is a Silicon Valley high-tech executive. Mr. Rouleau is also an artist; he writes and paints as time allows. He can be reached at Rouleau.john@gmail.com