The Beary Thought of It

Happy Thanksgiving

2014-11-21T19:26:00.001-08:00

My Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving....bkm

Monday's Child #51 The Pond

2011-08-01T07:57:00.000-07:00

she waddled, waddled, waddled

and she fuddled, fuddled, fuddled

then said follow me

as she headed for the puddle

she pointed to the frog

she pointed to the turtle

she pointed to the puddle

that was growing by leaps and hurdles

the boy listened with his ears

the boy listened with his eyes

the boy listened to the duck

being so tall and wise

he said enjoy your new home

he said enjoy your summer swim

he said everyone enjoy

before winter comes again

so into the pond went the frog

into the pond went the turtle

into the pond went the ducks

as the boy did smile and did giggle

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

Posted for Monday's Child

Oh, little fish

2011-05-17T13:43:00.000-07:00

Illustration by: Carmen L. Browne 1917

Oh, little fish are you there
in the middle of the wide sea
that you fare?

Oh, little one will you grow
to be a great whale
I would like to know

Will you swim from shore
to far off land - and who will
be there to hold your hand?

Do you have a mom just like me
who will help you learn to swim
this big and mighty sea?

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2011

Posted for Monday's Child #46

Return to the Highlands

2011-04-29T21:33:00.000-07:00

It is time to return

to the Highlands Lass

It is time to make

our way home

We have been

to the Royal Wedding

A future King

who will take the throne

It is time to return

to the Highlands Lass

Kate was the

light of the town

Beauty that made

London shine

As all of Britain

watched on its grounds

It is time to return

to the Highlands Lass

my friend we have

shown our best

May Kate and Will

find joyous happiness

let us go Lass

now to the Highlands

and rest

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

Posted for Monday's Child #43

The Royal Wedding

2011-04-18T15:03:00.000-07:00

The Royal Wedding
it will

soon be here, I must

iron my ribbon and curl up my hair

I must shine my waders

Yes, whiten my wings

I must be ready when

Winsminster Abbey church bells ring...
out the arrival of all

the fine quests

the Queen, Charles and Harry

all arriving with that

Camille (family mess)

But not to worry

or not to pout

because there is love in the air

that London will shout

that will

light up all England

and all the Queensland's

when Prince William takes Kate

as his beautiful bride in

marriage and fair hand

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

Posted for Monday's Child #42

Sail Away...Monday's Child #40

2011-04-03T20:24:00.000-07:00

Illustration by : Ethel Mars and Maud Hunt Squire 1900's

from a Children's Garden of Verses

tonight I will sail away
to another land
far away from my home
to an island where the sand

welcomes me and my boat
in a harbor safe and free
where pirates live and great ships float
across the night sky sea

tonight I will sail away
to a land of stars and streams
far away from my bed
to an island of childhood dreams

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2011

Posted for Monday's Child #40

Springtime Days...

2011-03-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

Illustration by Clara Burd

Spring is here

and so many flowers

that bloom

with springtime showers

and I want to share

them with my

friends, Mary and Margaret

Sheila too

all the pansies and violets

and the beauty

under skies of

blue

What glorious

Springtime, the promise

that it brings

and all the joys of the birds

the songs they will sing

as the days

turn towards

summer, towards

a brighter way

as together

with my friends

we will dance

and sing and play

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

posted for Monday's Child #37

A Bedtime Book for Little Nellie - Monday's Child #36

2011-03-07T09:46:00.000-08:00

Illustrations provided by poet friend..."lissa"

thank you "lissa" for you beautiful Bedtime Story drawing

oh! what adventure

for Little Nellie

for she had tired of the tel-lie

tired too of playing games

they all appeared

to be the same

so she found a fairy book

and off to bed

with it took

and with her too some

fairy ears to ensure

the fairies she did hear

and as Nellie listened

to each word

that the book and fairies said

there grew a magic all around

the fairy book and her bed

and what Nellie

found to be true

was that faires fly like birdies do

her little heart so entwined with

childhood bliss

of wonderlands and fairy's kiss

that is was not long

before she did into it fall

fairy ears and pillows all

within the dreams of fairy land

sound asleep with

book in hand

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

Posted for Monday's Child #36

Old Dutchman's Mine

2011-03-03T10:58:00.000-08:00

They went out in search of

the Old Dutchman's Mine

found a handy map - thought

it would and easy time

Out in the desert the walked

on for miles, and the Fox said

"we are close" with a grin

and a smile

They made a quick check

where the X it was marked

and over the hills they all

did embark

The Cat and the Rabbit

Fox and the Lizard

they knew they would

find it that map a sure wizard

And on reaching the spot

where the X did in fact lie

they found a Pizzeria

and each ordered pizza pie...

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

Posted for Monday's Child

Tea Time in Cheshire

2011-02-25T07:41:00.000-08:00

Illustration by: Jessie Wilcox Smith 1914

There is no time

to monkey around

For in all of England

the best I have found

too, the best Jam

in all of Cheshire

and biscuits still warm

from Nanny's fire

Come now,

Oh, Come now

and lets sit down

to England's fine tea

and Jam I have found

there is no time for

monkey's to be

prancing around

For it is Tea Time in Cheshire

with this fine tea

Nanny found.

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

posted for Monday's Child

Valentine's Day Cake - Monday's Child -#33

2011-02-14T14:20:00.000-08:00

Illustration by: Jutta Ash

A cake, a cake

a Valentine's Day cake

I baked, I baked

as soon as I was awake

Tell everyone, anyone

that would

like a treat

Today is Valentine's Day

everyone needs

to have a sweet..

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

Posted for Monday's Child -

It's Time for Bed - Monday's Child #31

2011-01-31T07:53:00.000-08:00

It’s time for bed, it’s time for bed

Hurry don’t drag your feet

The clocks struck nine, it’s long past time

For young children to be fast asleep

It’s time for bed, it’s time for bed

Tell the long day good night

Up the stairs, to rest your head

And let your dreams take flight

bmackenzie

copyrighted

Illustration by: Henriette Willebeek Le Mair (1889-1966)

The Moth's Magic...

2011-01-24T12:19:00.000-08:00

Illustration by Anne Anderson 1930's

the little village

of Durbinshire had a secret

of its own - a princess

locked within the

tower of her castle home

promised a prince

that would never come

they wanted to

hold her beauty

keeping it from everyone

when a moth with

large black wings made

visit in the night

and told of the magic

and its gift of flight

he said" take my

wings as soon this

life from me will pass away"

and place them to your shoulders

they will help you

fly away

so as the moth's life

left this timely world

she placed the wings

around her and felt

their magic unfurl

they pulled her to the window

and towards the town below

and she could hear

the old moth's voice

say "now fly - let go"

and she raised her wings

and set to flight - leaving the

castle far behind

escaping into

the moon filled

night

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

Tabby and Sissy

2011-01-06T17:35:00.000-08:00

Illustration by: Vivienne 1946

two little kittens

jumped out of bed

one with eyes blue, one with green

Mama loved both of them

no in between

she cleaned them and washed

and kissed their sweet heads

sent them to breakfast

so each would be fed

Sissy ran first

straight to the bowl

sipped up her thirst, as her belly would hold

Tabby, watched well

until she was through

then he finished the rest

not one drop

remaining

would
do

Mama loved Tabby, Mama loved Sis

she taught them and trained them

until the days end
then

kissed them and bathed them
sending them tired and clean
back to
their safe bed
where they can dream

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2011

Monday's Child

The Forgotten Christmas Tree

2010-12-12T17:20:00.000-08:00

In a time no longer remembered

Behind a door marked Midnight

There stood a Christmas tree

Who had lost its sparkling Christmas Light

Where the Christmas Wishes were hung

But the world could not see

Belonging to all the little children

Of the Forgotten Christmas Tree

These children huddled beneath its branches

To take shelter from cold nights

Awaiting with wide and hopeful eyes

The return of the beautiful Christmas Light

They held tight to each others hands

The tiny ones frightened by the dark

Making sure to stay clear of the great door

That claimed Midnight as its mark

They knew not what could lie

Beyond the darkness of the door

Only that it had been a hundred years

Since it had been opened, maybe more

Then on an extra cold and dreary night

A bitter snowy wind began to blow

And they all gathered hiding within the tree

Having no other place to go

Clinging to each others jackets

In fear they would all blow away

They tried not to be frightened

As its great branches started to sway

The tree was losing strength

And certain soon lost they all would be

They gathered up their Christmas Wishes

Looking straight to the top of the Forgotten Tree

Then each child read their Christmas Wish

Aloud, clear enough for all the world to hear

And with it sent their faith and love

To all the lost hearts whether far or near

Soon in the wind there rang a sound

From the other side of the Midnight door

Faint then louder as it came near

And suddenly they were not frightened anymore

The children’s hearts became quiet and still

As they listened to the sound of wings taking flight

“They are coming, they are coming,” the children cried

“They are bringing the Christmas Light”

The air grew calm, as peace filled the air

And slowly the Midnight door began to open wide

Spilling Christmas Love and Christmas Light

As a thousand angel wings carried Joyous Yule Tide

With One Little Angel taking his place

On the very top of the Forgotten Tree

Where he will remain forever for all who are lost

As a beacon of Christmas Faith, Hope and Love

For the whole world to see…

bkmackenzie

copyrighted
2008

This is my Christmas Poem to the world - I wrote it a couple of years ago now, I dedicate this to my Children who I Love so very much, and to all the children of the world.
May Everyone at One Shot Poetry have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year......So happy to have been a part of this wonderful community of writers and artists......bkm

Winter Quests

2010-12-05T19:30:00.000-08:00

Illustration by: Ernest Aris 1947

Oh My, it is cold outside

Please do come in

the children are waiting

all day they have been

anticipating your visit

as well as myself

I have prepared a fine meal

and brought down canned plums

from the shelf

Oh do, bring in the baby

that little one is not so very old

I have a good warm fire, and

blankets to keep us all from the bitter cold

filled with soft goose down
cozy we all shall be

with plenty love too, to go around
for all, the children, for you and me

Yes, you will stay
the whole night

as the grey skies loom

seeing your faces was bless'ed indeed
and we in this tree do have lots
and lots of room

safe you will be here
as we eat and we talk
reminising on last winter's promise

of having such wonderful,
heartfelt quests
that are finally now
upon us

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2010

Posted for Monday's Child #24

Christmas Pie

2010-11-29T14:20:00.000-08:00

Illustration: Blanche Fisher Wright

Mother will you teach me

to make a Christmas Pie

Soon the season will be upon us

and I would like to try

to make, and bake

the sweetest Christmas

that anyone has seen

I am much older now

you can show me how to begin

I want to be your helper

with all the Christmas needs

the cooking and the shopping

the cleaning and the tree

I know I have much to learn

and willing to stand by

and listen as you teach me

to make a beautiful, Christmas Pie...

bkmackenzie

2010

Posted for Monday's Child #23

Something Fell From the Sky

2010-11-19T09:23:00.000-08:00

Something fell from the sky last night
When the moon had one eye closed
It was the midnight train, carrying the rainbow's light
On it's final pass across the North Pole

It was right on track to the northern star
When the engineer let our a scurried cry,
"Sam, you had better cut her loose!
She's lost her stream, if you don't we'll surely both die."

The sound of the hammer hitting the iron
Made a crack that split the north wind
And the cars started falling, spinning and turning,
rolling over and over again

Ribbons of color poured from the tankers
And lit up the once empty black night
Intertwining shades of blue and green-yellow
With hues of red-violet across purple delight

The great north pines stood up in awe
As the sky shimmered and danced in time
Then after a night of continuing curtain calls
The moon opened both of its eyes to shine

You ask how do I know this? Well..
I witnessed it all as I sat on my windowsill,
And if in all of my life I should never see it again
That vision of light will stay with me still...

Yes, something fell from the sky last night
when the moon had one eye closed...

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2008

Tribute to the Aurora Borealis - the Northern Lights....which I was so lucky to witness as a child....bkm

Monday's Child #21 - Thanksgiving

2010-11-15T23:16:00.000-08:00

Illustration by: Michelle Lana

Thanksgiving Day will soon be here

but Tom Turkey had no worries this year

for Patty Pilgrim refused to eat

anything that was made with meat

that including Tom's dear head

that was fatted up with corn and bread

so safe he was from such a fate

and with Patty Thanksgiving Tofu Pie he ate..

bkmackenzie

Posted for Monday's Child

The Night of Goblins

2010-10-24T18:07:00.000-07:00

The sun bowed down to the Harvest moon,
on a cold October night -
and the wing of Crow sought shelter
as the Owls wing took flight.

The shadows of the barnyard
grew tall, and long and lean - when
the farmers cat ran to the wood pile
and let out a rancid scream.

Then silence gave voice to a beating heart,
as goblins approached the door - where
a skeleton hung his weary bones
that carried flesh years before.

Laughing faces of Jack -O- Lanterns
welcomed the unearthly guests - to
the opening of the mansion
where stood the Witch who knew
no rest.

Her smile long and painful
seemed as if to say, “So my little friends,
did you come here to stay?”
But, she held back her darkside mumbling

“ Well, my dears what could you darlings be?”
The bigger goblin answered quickly,

“I am a pirate, and this is Cinderella,
my sister – she just turned three.”

Tricks there were none for the moment,
as treats filled the goblins purse -
and they ran as fast as they could
in fear of the Old Witches curse.

Then darkness slipped past midnight -
and the Wise Old Gnome crawled
out from the woods –
retracting the spell of the season –
calling all spirits now to be good.

The fairies came forth from their refuge
and flew towards the night sky-
to sparkle and watch over
all the sleeping goblins.

Now that Halloween has passed by -

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2008

Kitty Bed Time -Monday's Child #17

2010-10-23T10:19:00.000-07:00

Illusration by: Miriam Dixon Vintage

The rain began to fall outside
MaMa called to her kittens "Come in"
"You are getting chilled and wet,
from your tails to your tiny little chins"

"Now get inside the house
and I will lick you clean and dry
and scurry you off to bed
and sing you a sweet lullaby"

"Tomorrow will bring more lessons
on catching mice and climbing trees
but now is the time to say our blessings
and give thanks on bended knee"

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2010

Posted for Monday's Child - come on over and join us...

Witches of Eeerie....Monday's Child 16

2010-10-19T09:24:00.000-07:00

Witches are eerie as witches go
but these witches were funny
wouldn't you know

And no matter how they tried to be nasty and mean
cooking up a kettle with darkest of stew
green it always turned before they were through
and everyone laughed before they were through

They called in their friend a jolly old gnome
and asked for some help with their green envy foam
so he took off his shoes and gave them a hand
adding some star dust he brought in a little old can
and they stirred and they stirred it singing an eerie chant
of bats and back hairs from the tail of a rat
then they danced around the pot filled to the brim
and the tall witch did a step called the shimmy, shim, shim
but when all was through and Halloween did appear
all the children just smiled and asked "do we get candy here?"

bkmackenzie
2010

Off we are.... Monday's Child #15

2010-10-06T11:54:00.000-07:00

Illustration by: Arthur Rackham 1907

Off we are to another dream
Off we are to another cloud
of memories long and visions loud

Off we are just me and you
think of the things we'll do
the places that only we can go
no other soul will ever know

Off we are to a wonderland
of talking trees and dancing bears
of laughing mice and silly hares

Off we are just you and I
across the sea and through the sky
we'll catch a dream cloud thru the night
and float along til' morning light

Off we are on a dream
where life is never as it seems....

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2010

Posted for Monday's Child #15

Different but the Same - Monday's Child #14

2010-09-30T11:12:00.000-07:00

Illustrator: Jessica Wilcox Smith

- We are sisters -

our first names are different

but are last name is the same

and we love to work together

doing what is right

we both do like dresses

and kittens that are white

she likes chocolate

I like berry, pies that mother makes

but we both agree about cherry

Her favorite color is red

and mine is blue

but we both prefer black

when it comes to wearing shoes

and when the day is over

and we compare just who we are

though we both are different

in many ways - we both choose to say
good-night

wishing upon the same

shining star

bkmackenzie

2010

Amazing --Monday's Child #13

2010-09-22T11:09:00.000-07:00

Is it not Amazing? this Universe of Ours

filled with all these planets

and millions of shining Stars

Is it not Amazing? the beauty of it All

colors blue, green to yellow

as we stand on our own bright ball

Circling through the Milky Way

like floating on a cloud

our hearts thumping like the thunder

young and strong and proud

to look upon this sight

given by the hand

of an Awesome Creator

that is truly Amazing

Is it not? my dear friend.....

bkmackenzie

2010

Posted for Monday's Child #13 and Alphabe-thursday...letter A