ASTROLOGY CORNER: LEO THE LION

Leo the Lion in a Celebration of Life
by Chris Gonzalez

Born in midsummer, these children of the radiant Sun

Spontaneously show us ways to have the most fun.

Leos lead us all in a joyful celebration of life.

They say “yes” to opportunities, taking risks to feel alive.

Leos learn dominion by having a space over which they rule.

They make fine leaders, because they take a broad view.

Their steadfast positions can make them appear loyal,

When it’s really their desire to rise above, much like a royal.

Leos love the stage, and will do anything to perform

Drama or comedy, it’s how lions freeform

The other interest that may capture their hearts more

Is the flush of love in romance for the ones they adore.

ASTROLOGY CORNER: CANCER THE CRAB

CANCER'S TREASURE TROVE

by Chris Gonzalez

Daughter of the luminous moon, the hard-shelled crab flows with the tides.

She carefully navigates rough waters, with a gait that moves side to side.

We often get the wrong impression when she's overcome with tears;

Like others of her element, she's stronger than she appears.

This sign's modus operandi is to nurture and to care;

She is the model of the mother extraordinaire.

Cancer shows us how to protect what we value and those we love,

Through her, we learn how feelings are life's greatest treasure trove.

Her power is rooted in a steadfast resistance; 

She does not confront, instead using persistence.

Standing her ground for what she believes,

Defending her moral stance, with which others will come to agree.

ASTROLOGY CORNER: GEMINI THE TWINS

In the Company of Gemini
by Chris Gonzalez

These pros of networking know how to make the rounds

They talk up a storm, in what seems like surround sound

Winged Mercury has incarnated in the fair sign of Gemini,

Linking unknown parties, who then forge ongoing ties.

Geminis roam their world to see what they can learn

Curiosity is what drives their vast search at every turn

They collect all sorts of information to contrast and compare,

Facts used in debates where they challenge willing peers.

Geminis are not meant to spend a lot of time alone,

Preferring company, like a sibling or a beau

Together they exchange lots of jokes, not to mention all those puns

The Twins love to play with words, because that’s their idea of fun.

THE SELF DELUDED HEART by Chris Gonzalez

I never got a chance to tell you

I thought you were the one

Who’d from the start free me from delusions

That a connection would come around.

I used to think at this life’s stage

I’d never feel this way

But I soon discovered how one’s heart defies age

Feelings run amok, and then they may go astray.

If only my heart would learn discernment

So I’d not obsess over a lost cause

Instead I’d know how to bring myself fulfillment,

Because it’s NOT better to have loved and lost

              Than to have never loved at all.

11 June 2011

HAIKU CORNER

USELESS HAIKU

by Chris Gonzalez

Deemed useless by all

Two job rejects on Friday

Revise strategies.

28 May 2011

TIME FOR A HAIKU

Keep Kosher Haiku

By Chris Gonzalez

                            

Sisters keep kosher

Her cheese, my bread never touch

Sandwiches are nixed.

3 May 2011

THIS CRUSH

By Chris Gonzalez

This poem was penned in honor of “share a poem day,” as part of Poetry Month.

These passions of mine I’m inclined to suppress

The swellings of my heart I’m slow to confess

Perhaps you’ll consider this proclamation absurd:

FOR PUBLIC RELEASE:  I’ve got a crush on W-O-R-D-S!

Words scribbled on paper you can fold in your purse,

With these cute little devils you can flirt or curse

Your sonnets can beguile a sweet to submit,

Or thrash the beloved who’s just called it quits.

Words carefully selected can build your case

Au contraire, they can make you red in the face

Like Kobe’s outburst, they come with a big fine,

With victim phrases, it’s how the GOP whines.

Me? Well, I use them all for work and play.

I’m seldom silent, as you witness every day.

With these sassy little words some prose I form,

But more likely it’s rhymed verse, just like this poem!

Penned on Thursday, April 14, 2011