Turkey Poem

Turkey Poem

Two Toms and a Hen  She crosses verdant  meadow, ignores  two toms. Colorful  feathers full-fanned  to impress her.  They slowly take turns,  gliding toward her.  Duet gabbers serenade,  rose red wattles aflutter.  Which one will she  choose to be her lover?...
An Ace High to Boot

An Ace High to Boot

Poker Face Stetson big as his ego, cowboy pushes through swinging doors into the Tumbleweed Saloon. “Whiskey and cards,” he snarls. I remember his rough hands on my bare back, flounce red lace petticoat, catch the barkeep’s eye. He winks slides me a deck, tumbler of...
A Rainy Day Miracle Poem

A Rainy Day Miracle Poem

Johnnie Jumped Up! Rainy morning miracle, overnight tiny volunteer popped up, crannied between red bricks. Pretty pixie-sized pansy in her ruffled yellow, purple dress. How it’s possible is anybody’s guess. Viola reminds me beauty can flourish even in hard times. She...
A Winter Poem

A Winter Poem

A Precarious NightWhistling a warningwinter windwhooshes down Cuyamaca Peak,fast as a high-speedtrain. Squirrels andrabbits huddle inholes. Tree swingrock and rolls.Manzanita twigsshake their Mexicanmaracas. Giant oaksdance the rumba. When satin sun comesup I don’t...
Thank you!

Thank you!

Happy Holidays! Thank you to all who’ve continued to cheer me on with my writing career. To show my appreciation I’m offering bookmarks and signed bookplates to you or the readers in your lives. Email me directly at jill@jillghall.com with snail mail...