The Watch
Summer Lines
Sunshine got its say today.
Brought its rays out to blaze and bake.
Said, “I don’t plan to go away
Till I make you sweat and pay.”
Chill wind taking off some time,
going away to somewhere fun personified.
Said, “I’m not gonna tell you lies.
Gonna let sun bake you into fries.”
Day went on with its life.
Took the sun and wind in stride.
Said, “Don’t pay them none of your mind
Stick with me and we’ll be fine.”
Night came and it all settled down.
The three others went off like they were clowns.
Night mused, “It’s all quiet now.
So let’s get up and party down.”
Press Release
Good morning. I have a statement to read. I will then take questions. Please hold your questions until after the statement is read. Thank you.
Operation Breakfast was commenced this morning at oh eight fifteen hours. Walnuts made an initial landing, followed by cranberries, raisins, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, and muesli. Greek yogurt provided cover.
The breakfast took approximately four minutes to make and eight minutes to consume. Follow-up operations included eating a banana and brewing a cup of coffee.
Questions?
Was it organic?
Yes, everything was specified to be organic.
What was the flavor of the yogurt?
I’ll need to get back to you on that.
How much yogurt was used?
I’m not sure, it was about a quarter cup, I think.
Were the walnuts whole or pieces?
Pieces.
Were the sunflower seeds roasted?
No, the kernels weren’t roasted.
Follow up. What about the pumpkin seeds? Were they roasted?
No, the kernels and seeds were raw.
Were the walnuts roasted?
No, the walnuts were also raw.
How many cranberries were employed?
Several tablespoons.
Was it less than a quarter of a cup?
I believe so, yes.
Where did you get the cranberries?
From Trader Joe’s. Any other questions? Thank you. Good day.
A Window Opened
Warm breeze strokes
memories of being
elsewhere with life
as dozing thoughts ramble
napping breath steadies
and cat purrs
whisper
Michael Seidel, writer 