The Snowflake Chronicles

Facebook Poems Written in June 2015

Kamal (Perfection), 16 Aẓamat (Grandeur), 172 BE - Monday, June 1, 2015

They say
that Monday is the day
when new projects we begin.

They say
that Monday is a blue day
with unhappiness
running every which way.

Monday
is the moon's day;
it is a silver day,
a platinum day,
or an orange day
depending on the color of the moon.

Fidal (Grace), 17 ‘Aẓamat (Grandeur), 172 BE - Tuesday, June 2, 2015

The afternoon wind
Waves the American flag
A beautiful day

'Idal (Justice), 18 Aẓamat (Grandeur), 172 BE - Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Las Vegas evening
another windy day ends
the temperature drops

Istijlal (Majesty), 19 ‘Aẓamat (Grandeur), 172 BE - Thursday, June 4, 2015

On Thankful Thursday
clouds conceal morning's blue sky
pigeons hunt and sparrows sing.

Istiqlal (Independence), 1 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Friday, June 5, 2015

It's Friday
the coffee is hot,
the birds are singing.
and I have a doctor's appointment.

I don't know why,
but I'm not looking forward
to this appointment.

Perhaps it's the idea
of seeing a doctor
on Friday
instead of Tuesday
or Wednesday.

Perhaps
it's because
I have to get ready
to move
at the beginning of July
and the doctor's appointment
is an interruption
to my housecleaning schedule.

Jalal (Glory), 2 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Saturday, June 6, 2015

Sleepy Saturday
Emergency vehicles
Their lights flashing and sirens
Screaming speed through Las Vegas

Jamal (Beauty), 3 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Sunday, June 7, 2015

I take a deep breath
whisper a prayer of protection
and then place everything
in God's hands.

A still small voice says:
"Don't panic,
you can do this."

Kamal (Perfection), 4 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Monday, June 8, 2015

Somewhere it's raining,
but not here in Las Vegas:
it's clear, hot, and dry.

Fidal (Grace), 5 ‘Núr (Light), 172 BE - Tuesday, June 9, 2015

'Idal (Justice), 6 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Istijlal (Majesty), 7 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Thursday, June 11, 2015

I hear the neighbors knocking on the wall:
Are they hanging pictures
or looking for hallow spots
where treasure is hidden?

Istiqlal (Independence), 8 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Friday, June 12, 2015

Singing birds
and hot coffee
Friday morning dawns
freshly brewed
without out stress.

Jalal (Glory), 9 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Saturday, June 13, 2015

1

Sluggish Saturday
Summer heat is on the way
Triple digit temperature

2

I savor the taste
of morning's first cup of joe
bold aromatic java.

3

Tranquility dawns
Long Healing Prayer intoned
in the days first light.

4

Morning clouds gather
reveals patchwork of blue sky:
Will it rain today?

Jamal (Beauty), 10 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Sunday, June 14, 2015

1

Coffee cup in h and
I stand at the open door
sipping and watching.

2

God is the poet
writing stanza and line
on His lovers' souls.

Kamal (Perfection), 11 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Monday, June 15, 2015

1

After last night's rain
the clouds evaporate
in today's
triple digit temperatures.

Summer
is six days away
and already
the temperature is
nine degrees above average:
107 degrees Fahrenheit.

2

Triple digit temperatures
and four forty-five air conditioning
are incompatible.

I need a new set of wheels
or a portable
automobile air conditioner.

Four forty-five air conditioning is
rolling down all four windows
and driving forty-five miles per hour.

Fidal (Grace), 12 ‘Núr (Light), 172 BE - Tuesday, June 16, 2015

The heat is tiring
triple digit temperatures
uninspiring.

'Idal (Justice), 13 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Should
I make another pot of coffee
to carry me through the afternoon?

I have
a dozen things I want to do
before
I fall exhausted
into my bed.

I have
ice water in the freezer
and cold juice
in the refrigerator door;
do I make another pot of coffee
or finish off the jug of apple juice?

Istijlal (Majesty), 14 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Thursday, June 18, 2015

Am I really looking forward to summer?

I have a watermelon
cooling in the fridge
and ice cream in the freezer.

What else do I need
to celebrate the first day of summer
by bringing back memories
of my childhood?

Istiqlal (Independence), 15 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Friday, June 19, 2015

The house is silent
Outside noise does not intrude
coffee heaven sent

Jalal (Glory), 16 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Saturday, June 20, 2015

The long day passes
temperatures rise,
ascend into triple digits,
the mercury approaches
110 degrees;
112 is predicted.

Jamal (Beauty), 17 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Sunday, June 21, 2015
Father's Day and Summer Solstice

1

Father's Day
always brings back memories
of my Father
and of my Grandfather.

I lift my coffee
in salute to
Daddy
and Grandpa.

2

Watermelon for breakfast
on the first day of summer
not what my Mother
or my Grandmother
would recommend.

It seems so appropriate
that I should celebrate
the arrival of summer
by eating watermelon for breakfast.

Kamal (Perfection), 18 Núr (Light), 172 BE - Monday, June 22, 2015

The sun descends
into the west.
summer advances
one day at a time
moving toward
the autumnal equinox.

Fidal (Grace), 19 ‘Núr (Light), 172 BE - Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Tuesday afternoon
Vegetables and rice for lunch
Grapes for a snack

'Idal (Justice), 1 Raḥmat (Mercy), 172 BE - Wednesday, June 24, 2015

In the cool morning
Las Vegas wakes up, yawns, and
sips its first cup of coffee.

Istijlal (Majesty), 2 Raḥmat (Mercy), 172 BE - Thursday, June 25, 2015

Istiqlal (Independence), 3 Raḥmat (Mercy), 172 BE - Friday, June 26, 2015

1

Sometimes
in the late afternoon
when the temperature rises
above 110 degrees Fahrenheit
I stand at my window
and dream of snow
falling from the clear blue sky.

2

Murphy strikes again!

He stands in the shadows waiting,
for the moment
when I least expect
something to go wrong.

He strikes
and runs away
laughing.

Jalal (Glory), 4 Raḥmat (Mercy), 172 BE - Saturday, June 27, 2015

Jamal (Beauty), 5 Raḥmat (Mercy), 172 BE - Sunday, June 28, 2015

1

Waiting for the coffee to brew
thoughts of Oklahoma and snow
meander through my mind.

It isn't that I miss the white stuff,
it's just
that I miss the cool weather
and low double digit temperatures.

2

Thunder storms predicted
along with
our triple digit temperatures
on Monday,
Tuesday,
and Wednesday:
Did someone pray for rain?

Kamal (Perfection), 6 Raḥmat (Mercy), 172 BE - Monday, June 29, 2015

It didn't rain today,
so I didn't get to go
outside and play
in the mud.

When I was a child
I like rainy days
because I could play
in the mud.

Fidal (Grace), 7 Raḥmat (Mercy), 172 BE - Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Monsoon season will soon begin
humidity and triple digit temperatures
are part of Mother Nature's plan.