A Solution
If you have elderly parents
Who just sit around all day
Never have any thing to do
And not much else to say
You are at work all day
And your kids are at school
So they watch the TV screen
Maybe walk a block or two.
This doesn't peek their interest
Or keep their minds very alert
This causes them to be sullen
Even moody and an introvert
I'd like to suggest a solution
To get them chipper again
To ease your daily worries
And keep their minds opened
Get them a PC computer
And teach 'em how to use it
Open up a whole new world
And keep their minds fit.
I've met a lot of new friends
On a forum that often I visit
News, sports anything at all
Just ask and Google has it
I've traveled all over the world
From the tours on Expedia
I can learn a new language or
Just read on this new media
I can play games or view art
And the music is the best
I can see or hear a concert
Or just type in my request
I'm in contact with old friends
I try to email them every day
Got my sense of humor back
Even sold something on EBAY
You don't suppose the net
Will some day get the credit
For increasing the life span
Of all the folks who let it
Georgie, Georgie
Oh Georgie, Georgie tell me why
You've left this country high and dry
Dragging us into an unnecessary war
Making me so mad I could just cry
Our biggest export seems to be jobs
And the US budget grows large everyday
Imports from China endangering kids and
In leiu of healthcare some can just pray
And you sit there in the white house
With nary a care for the folks outside
You've stripped us clean to the bone
Now I'd like to tar and feather your hide
Sunday Morning
The quiet reverence of a Sunday morning
Even if you don't say a single prayer
Or attend prayer service at your church
Will always inspire you to be aware
That a supreme being does exist here
Bestowing all His magical blessings
Things we coud not even imagine alone
Tall trees swaying with birds nesting
Lovely flowers all colors of the rainbow
The sound of the wind like an opus
Small animals scurrying along the path
And the neighbors waving hello to us
This is a time to enjoy and cherish
The things that are truely worth while
And I think God would be so pleased
If this planet we decide not to defile'
Don't Divorce the Children
The vows you made have been broken
And a breakup is definitely imminent
Remember the children are involved too
So keep them foremost in your intent.
Agree to share your love with them
Not selfishly shutting the other one out
They need and want both of your love
So respect is necessary without a doubt
Continue being parents and not pals
Lovers no more, you can still be friends
It may be difficult to keep a united front
But it will certainly pay off in the end
You once loved this other person
So don't now make them a villain
Give the kids two loving parents
that show on both they can depend
Small treasures
We're blessed with many treasures
Like all the silks, satins and laces
Beautiful paintings and statues with
Perfect bodies and beautiful faces.
Those things we strive to possess
For us simply are not meant to be
We're so busy trying to attain them
The wonders we have we don't see
Is anything more spectacular in May
Than a small patch of orange poppies
Blowing carefree in the spring breeze
Floating high above their green leaves
The Wrinkle Cream
When the wrinkles came
I slathered the moisturizer on
like the label said to do
So the wrinkles would be gone.
Now the cream did soften
My wrinkles were now limp
So I'll get wrnikle remover
Something strong not a wimp.
To find my fountain of youth
Off to the drug store I went
These must work I surmised
They left me without a cent.
But the bottle is too small
I said to the check out clerk
Does this come in gallons
This much will never work.
But I took it home and did
what the directions said
It would fill in the wrinkles
But Oh to my awful dread.
I discovered it only worked
If you had a wrinkle or two
And even than for an hour
I need to try something new.
I'm thinking about silly putty
And maybe a good glue
These cosmetic's people
Just don't have a clue.
The Battle to Save New Orleans
New Orleans is where I've told my friends
They must visit at least once if they can.
It's unique as any city can possibly be
Even in this ecclectic American land.
The food, the customs,the language
And above all it's people so diverse.
Together make a wonderful culture
I can't do it justice in my simple verse.
Now many folks are lost and dead I fear
Others are uprooted and in a limbo.
I look in those eyes and see the fear
Of not knowing what path they will go.
Children have lost their sense of security
Replaced by fear they should not know
It won't be easy to heal all the wounds
This disaster has been too big of a blow.
Memories have a way of making us see
All the good things from out of the past
And as time goes by and you're safe again
The good memories are what will last.
Sadly, some of you will never return
To where you're heart will always be..
I pray you will be warmly welcomed
Where a bright future you will see.
I hope you'll not be bitter or cross
At those who just try to help out.
That it is not going to be easy
for either side there is no doubt.
America has lost a treasure here
Which probably will never be regained.
New Orleans was like a fine wine
It's bottle broken it can't be reclaimed.
So the Battle to save New Orleans
Is wrought with sweat and tears.
And it will be a long, hard struggle
for many folks and for many years.
Friday Night Fever
Friday night in America
Is for high school football
No matter where you are
Friday Night fever has us all.
But alas some have to win
And others have to lose
And it's sad to be the latter
Not what we would choose.
The boys in our town play
Each weekend in the rain
And usually what they get
Is a whole lot of pain.
Still we have our bragging rights
And most things that you hear
Are boy the band was great and
The pom pom girls could cheer!
But one good thing about this
Is the Nerds are popular too
All on a level playing field
At our local High School.
When someone asks the score
We know whichgame they mean
And when it's sixty-four to fourteen
We know who's the losing team.
But none of this will matter
We know it's just a game
We'll cheer for the team again
Cause we don't feel any shame
Yea, it's friday night fever again
Across the good old USA
So we'll cheer our boys on
And live to see a better day
The Ravages of Time
I wake in the morning
And prepare to start my day.
I wash my face and brush
My teeth in the same old way.
Before I look into the mirror
I wonder what I'll find.
The ravages of time
have not been very kind.
I'd hope to see the girl
that I once used to be.
But it just didn't happen
it was only me.
I stared at the old lady
who ever she may be.
It's surely someone else
But it can't be me!!
Where once long dark hair
down her back did flow
And eyes that were shining
Where did they go?
The ravages of time
have carved my face.
I've not grown old
With a lot of grace.
But as I make the coffee
And smell that sweet aroma.
I thank God for caffein
to put me in a coma
For the Unsung Moms
Nanny, teacher and grandparent
As birth moms get the accolades
Do you really feel left out today
While you get none of the praise
But you'd be just to nice to say so
Or probably even to give it a thought
but the hours kids spend with you
Be aware have not gone for naught
And the kind neighbors who watch
The kids after school without pay
Just out of the goodness within
Keeping them safe every day
I hope you know you're admired
More than you can possibly know
And I hope all the thankfulness
We have for you will truely show
Autumn Walk
Taking an early evening walk
On a cool crisp autumn day
The sight that nature brings
Can take your breath away!!
The explosion of rich colors
Of orange and red and golds
Just leaves one in silent awe
As God's masterpiece unfolds!!
It's hard to think that bare trees
Will soon be appearing here
Limbs covered with ice and snow
Bringing the end of another year.
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These Moments To Remember
Have you ever had a song
Run thru your head a lot
It can tie all the memories
In your heart into a knot
One you loved to hear play
Again and again and again
The past anew in my mind
As through my life I wend.
The high school sock hop
On the gymnasium floor
Polished like a new mirror
For basketball and more
The football games we saw
The colleges that we chose
Many of us drifted far apart
Causing a chapter to close
Life takes us down new paths
But somehow we don't forget
Someone pops into your head
A lost friendship you regret
Everyone who's touched my life
Ere you brought me love or pain
And just said a kind word or two
Or thought me totally insane.
These Moments To Remember
Lately can bring me to tears
I wish none of us was absent
From each others waning years.
US Workers
This nation was established
By strong bodies and minds
Who fought for independence
And our rights were well defind
From the settlements in the east
To hardships in settling the west
The pioneer spirit built this land
These folks all gave us their best.
There has been good times here
And times that were best forgotten.
Our inner strife with our civil war
And other's wars that we fought in
We have much to be proud of
But some things put us to shame
Like the persecution of the blacks
We didn't treat them the same.
We came through a hard depression
Helping each other all along the way
We went to fight in two world wars
Securing the freedom we have today
Lately I ask myself if its all for naught
As I see the sad stressed out faces
Stroll across my TV screen daily
US plants moving to distant places.
Some selfish people have taken over
Killing folks hopes for good lives
We need to act and speak out
Don't just leave it to their devises
Tears
I still cry often during sad movies
Or even a sad account on the news
Or if I see an abandoned animal
Especially one thats been abused
Its always embarrassed me to be
Caught by others when I'm in tears
So I've tried to hide my emotions
From other folks smiles and jeers.
Now that I've grown much older
It doesn't bother me as much
To show a gentler side of me
That shows my caring touch.
Sometimes thats all we can do is
Shed a tear or say a prayer or two
Its just a sign of human kindness
From caring folks like me and you.
Here In My Heart
Our love is our most valued possession
We've kept it alive thru the many years
Through the tears of joy and saddness
We've soothed away each others fears.
You're always right here in my heart
And it aches to see you in such pain
But hold on to me when you need to
I'll keep you safe away from the rain.
The story of our life is not a fairy tale
But it still deserves that happy ending
Life doesn't always provide this for us
Neither does it stop us from wishing.
So come here to the safety of my arms
And lay your head here over my heart
And let us remember the good days
And know we'll never truely be apart.
Days of Wine & Roses
I see you in your formal clothes
Young and handsome as always
And I in my sequined gown
Ah, those were wonderful days
Summers of lulling by the sea
And dancing the nights away
Oh those days of wine and roses
Were a time to dream and play.
But of course these are memories
That were once the way we were
And I wish I looked the same way
But a change in us did occur.
Yes the years have changed us
But we're still a sight to see
You in your red flannel shirt
goes well with my flannel nitie.
John
The old man walked the streets of town
He waved and smiled at all.
The kids laughed and jeered at him
And unkind names did call.
But I knew John for many years
We went to school way back when.
He was very smart and handsome
And popular too back then.
He had a girl named Jenny
Whom he did adore.
She promised to wait for him
When he went off to war.
He came home from the war
with a medal pinned to his chest.
And the whole town greeted him
And his good deeds did address.
But Jenny had married another
And John just sent her a card
Saying I hope you're happy
And sending his regards.
Now I knew his heart was broken
But he never mentioned it again.
He went on with his life
But his heart did never mend.
He went to work each morn
And back home alone each day.
A mundane life til he retired
It was his choosen way.
That's when he started walking
I guess to flee the lonliness that he felt.
He deserved much better than that
They say, we play the cards we're dealt
John just passed away last week
and the obit said he had no kin
But Every one in town showed up
To pay their last respects to him.
Point of View
I love the United States of America
I'm an American through and through.
And don't call me anti-American
Just because I don't agree with you.
I have a right to see things different
And express myself when I want
So if I upset you because I do
thats no reason for you to taunt.
I'll listen to your differing opinion
And I hope you'll listen to mine
But if we still can't settle the issue
Maybe a middle ground we'll find.
I've never been one to believe
My country right or wrong
But take part in the process
And earn the right to belong.
So don't bully others around
Or belittle their point of view
If everyone can have their say
We might learn something new.
Ode To Rusty
Well Nascar Cup is over
For this year anyway
Stewart is the champion
And takes the prize today.
But a lump in my throat
Is causing me much pain
An era for me is ending
My driver has left pit lane.
He gave the sport attitude
Long before it was cool
He paid his fine in pennies
He was of the old school.
Not one of the YOUNG GUNS
But respected by them too
He was always in the hunt
And gave credit to his crew.
So goodbye Rusty Wallace
It won't ever be the same
When I'm listening Sunday
And I won't hear your name.
My Old Friend
An old friend of mine died today
We hadn't spoke for many years.
'Cause we had a stupid argument
That brought us both to tears.
Can't even recall what it was about
But we let it kill our dear friendship
'Cause neither one would say sorry
And on our shoulders carried a chip.
Don't let stubborness and pride
Take away a friend from you.
Call and say I apologize
Don't wait 'til it's too late to do
No matter if your right or wrong
Respect the others views.
Friends are hard to come by
And so much easier to loose.
Blowing Bubbles
Some passersby look at me strangely
As I sit leaning forward on my chair
But I'm happily oblivious to the stares
As I blow soap bubbles into the air
This always brings back fond memories
Of the days my children were young
The smiles and the laughter reflected
In those colorful orbs as in air they hung
I wish I could preserve each bubble
And hang them up as a chandalere
Or make a pair of beautiful earings
To hang stylishly from each ear
But the few minutes of gay pleasure
Can only be saved in my own reverie
For I'll never be to old to step back
Into a time locked in my memory
Memorial Day 2008
Memorial Day in the USA
Makes me pause to pray
For I have mixed feelings
That we have gone astray
Don't feel that I don't respect
The tenets our land stands for
Lives both maimed and broken
And the uniform they wore
Don't label me unpatriotic for
Speaking up against this war
Please stop this awful tragedy
With heavy heart I do implore
To the brave soldiers over there
Who probably feel so alone
You did what was asked of you
Now we want you to come home
The Serenity of Sunday Morning
The serenity of a Sunday morning
Just me and the birds seem alive
Just looking around at the beauty
Before the rest of the world arrives
The cool air wakens my senses
To the wonders upon our earth
The gifts we all take for granted
Never once considering their worth
I take a moment to thank God for
Giving me another wonderful day
For sights,sounds,all my senses
In awe of his gifts I greatfully pray
May your Sunday morning be special
And fill your senses with excitement
May your fears and fustrations vanish
And all your deeds be truely reverent
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