Poems

First, some poems I have composed as of late :

I Scream For Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For the day is long and the nights are hard

And nothing soothes the soul like frozen lard

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For the heat is stifling and the throat is dry

And the weather is tempered by a sugar high

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For the tummy grumbles and the spirit yearns

And all that will satisfy is when the ice cream churns

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For the shop is close and the money is there

And nothing is divine like the topping- gummy bear

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For hallucinations of sundaes plague the mind

And the cure is something of the frozen kind

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For pictures of flavors flood the eyes

And that’s brilliant marketing, I surmise

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For nothing says “home” like a cup or a cone

And cravings are strong, like a dog for a bone

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For class is really slow and boring

And dreaming of ice cream keeps me from snoring

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For it’s been a long while before dessert has been had

And without frozen cream, I’m afraid I’ll go mad

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

For drinking milk will only work to an extent

And on melting candy-coated goods I’m hell bent!

I scream, you scream, but mostly I scream for ice cream

For I won’t stop screaming until I get what I need

And Ok, not need, but want by-golly, indeed!

From a Knight to His Lady

If I were the night,

Thou wouldst be my star, my light

Wilst thou guide me with thine hand,

Through the darkest of storms

And brightest of days

For all of eternity, in a thousand ways

My star, my love, my life, my all

Thou dost consume my mind

And ignite passions deep within 

Ah, wouldst I die time and again

If only to hear thy voice do sweet

For death is no longer a ponderance worthy of fear

With thy promise to guide me ne'er disappear

Closer than mine soul to mine body 

Thy spirit and mine are but one combined

For every heart beat that quickens in thy chest

Mine own flutters just the same

If thou shouldn't bleed by sorrows blade

Mine own flesh wouldst bear the scars

For every tear of joy that flowery from thine eyes

Tis my face the psyche's brine shall stain

If I couldst sing of my love for thee

Twouldst be a song worthy of only the gods

Notes so sweet and pure no mortal could hear

Without cringing at the sight of their own hands of dirt

This love, this hand, shall last forever

For it was cast from diamonds no steel could sever

Prithee, take mine hand in yours

And promise thy heart to mine

That I may always wish upon thee, my star

And thou couldst not shine as bright

Without my love, mine self, your (k)night!

Once Upon a Time There Was a Time That Once Was

Once upon a time there was a time that once was

A time of princes and kings,

Princesses and queens

A time when chivalry was granted

And gowns were flowing

A time when magic was real

And one could be anything;

A peasant, a royal, a horse with wings

Or a submarine captain on a sinking ship

Once upon a time there was a time that once was

A time of tea parties and make-believe

Stuffed animals and dreams

A time when adventures were daily

And friendships never ended

A time when stories were crafted

And the world was not so threatening

Wishing upon stars really worked

And children ruled the world

Once upon a time there was a time that once was

A time when I was a famous cook

A child actress on Broadway,

A time when I was a model,

A beauty queen adored by millions

A time when I looked out my window

And I saw oceans in drought

And clumps of mud

were the most elegant pieces of pie

Once upon a time there was a time that once was

A time when stray kittens were always brought home

And a band aid fixed all wounds

A time when I was a dog whisperer

And I would be famous once the world knew

A time when being alone wasn’t lonely

Because pretend play lasted for hours

Chores were performed by Cinderella

Given by her evil step-mother

Once upon a time there was a time that once was

That is not what now is

But in the mind that is now reflecting on what was

Cats and Coffee

Curled up with curvy kittens

Craving cups of cold cafe lattes

A clear cut cure for calculated contentment

Cuddled up with calicoes capturing cat naps

Cautiously consuming cream coconut cappuccinos 

Coddling cuties camped in cupboards of cotton cloth

Constantly comforted by carribean cacao kissed java 

Captivating Caramel cream coffee encased in carry out cups

Cathartic chayenne colored feline churlishness 

Clearly complimentary cohesion compatibly coinciding together

Completely coalescing in cosmic utopia, 

Courtesy of cream colored comic cats 

And carefully concocted creations of creme kona cuppa

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Now, to discuss work. I really love work so far! My direct supervisors are really nice and I have already gotten to know them as friends! I am working 20 hours a week. So far, I have been making a ton of reference checks by calling people the youth have chosen as their references (mostly social workers and therapists). Tomorrow, I interview a couple of youth myself for the summer program! On Friday I have been invited to go to a breakfast seminar of sorts at the law school, it will consist of famous guest speakers on education. 

The head of the department that this program is a part of is really awesome! She is gung ho about me working there during the school year (I have already been told what I will be doing and am pretty much assured a position!) The greatest part of that is that the job comes with full tuition remission and a salary! This would even include the PhD program, which means that the Suffolk PhD program is now back on my list of options! Also, my boss is very close with (they have a long history of working together, even)the head of the clinical psych. department who is also the person whose research interests are similar to mine and thusly will be the mentor I will pick! So guess who I will be askibg for a reference from when the time comes?? Lol Not only have I been assured of a job, but a practicum position as well! My boss has connections with TONS of agencies and is hooking me up with one particular agency to find me a placement for next year, I will be handing in my resume/CV/cover letter tomorrow! 

In other news, it has been ridiculously rainy (as in rain 6 days a week) and slightly cold! It was a high of 54 yesterday! It got up to about 57 today! I am currently wearing a sweatshirt, and I had to wear one to bed last night! How wild!