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A Note to Self
The magnet held it. To be exact,
1 year and 7 months. It never
moved, even if the door slammed.
Out the corner of his eye, with
each visit to the fridge, he
could see it.
He would discount it's power.
Nonetheless, it had power, much!
The simple note would stir his soul.
The note would shoot to the
forefront, an unsettling decision.
He contemplated removing it,
but never did. Why?
Because, it was a reminder.
Of what should be top priority.
A most important matter. One that
shouldn't be in it's current order.
Vaulted, to the recesses of his
mind.
It stated call her. Just call her!
The magnet held it. To be exact,
1 year and 7 months. It never
moved, even if the door slammed.
Out the corner of his eye, with
each visit to the fridge, he
could see it.
He would discount it's power.
Nonetheless, it had power, much!
The simple note would stir his soul.
The note would shoot to the
forefront, an unsettling decision.
He contemplated removing it,
but never did. Why?
Because, it was a reminder.
Of what should be top priority.
A most important matter. One that
shouldn't be in it's current order.
Vaulted, to the recesses of his
mind.
It stated call her. Just call her!
A New Story
This is a New Story.
It's bout love, peace, joy.
You don't want to hear it?
Do you?
You want to hear about fear,
pain and running around insane!
I'll tell you about a great
plan. To forgive and forget.
How to encourage and uplift,
to give others your gift.
You don't want to hear it!
Do you?
You want stories of killing,
rape. Shoot them up,
toss them out, that kind of plot.
Stories of being rough, T.V. stuff!
Well, I got a New Story.
This is a New Story.
It's bout love, peace, joy.
You don't want to hear it?
Do you?
You want to hear about fear,
pain and running around insane!
I'll tell you about a great
plan. To forgive and forget.
How to encourage and uplift,
to give others your gift.
You don't want to hear it!
Do you?
You want stories of killing,
rape. Shoot them up,
toss them out, that kind of plot.
Stories of being rough, T.V. stuff!
Well, I got a New Story.
A Gentle Soul
I've come to know a gentle soul,
one who listens to me,
my ramblings and passions.
Even puts up with my manic
reactions.
I've come to know a gentle soul,
one who is not boisterous,
one who will not scold.
I've come to know a gentle soul,
one in tune with the universe,
one who does not curse.
I've come to know a gentle soul,
one who comforts me, who if need
be, will let me be.
This gentle spirit is my friend,
my confidant. And I will love
her till the end.
I've come to know a gentle soul,
one who listens to me,
my ramblings and passions.
Even puts up with my manic
reactions.
I've come to know a gentle soul,
one who is not boisterous,
one who will not scold.
I've come to know a gentle soul,
one in tune with the universe,
one who does not curse.
I've come to know a gentle soul,
one who comforts me, who if need
be, will let me be.
This gentle spirit is my friend,
my confidant. And I will love
her till the end.
At A Glance
At first Glance, I was in a trance!
How could this be? Me!
However, I must confess.
One look at her chin made me grin.
Put my heart to the test.
I would be at my best.
Her nose was chiseled and sharpened.
It made me want her more, to walk her
to the door.
But alas, she must be,
out of my class?
She must drink from a stemmed glass.
So, my intellect informed me to pass!
But, another look was all it took!
The glamor of her eyes picked up
my stride.
I took a deep breath and a long step.
I would ask her for a date, she would
tell me "Don't be late", become,
my mate! Then, in walked her date!
At first Glance, I was in a trance!
How could this be? Me!
However, I must confess.
One look at her chin made me grin.
Put my heart to the test.
I would be at my best.
Her nose was chiseled and sharpened.
It made me want her more, to walk her
to the door.
But alas, she must be,
out of my class?
She must drink from a stemmed glass.
So, my intellect informed me to pass!
But, another look was all it took!
The glamor of her eyes picked up
my stride.
I took a deep breath and a long step.
I would ask her for a date, she would
tell me "Don't be late", become,
my mate! Then, in walked her date!
Befriended
Friends,
many have I, from childhood,
from along the way, from escapades
of far away places and yesterday!
But there is only one, like you!
True Blue!
You who have sacrificed,
You who are most trustworthy.
You who tells me the truth,
without being mute!
You bring up my faults and failures
in such a way, I must say, that
place me on alert, to search & seek.
To find peace in my past
mistakes and misjudgments.
You know me and I you!
When life was dark, my spirit weak.
When I needed the most.
'Twas you, who became my souls host.
My friend you are, until the end!
Friends,
many have I, from childhood,
from along the way, from escapades
of far away places and yesterday!
But there is only one, like you!
True Blue!
You who have sacrificed,
You who are most trustworthy.
You who tells me the truth,
without being mute!
You bring up my faults and failures
in such a way, I must say, that
place me on alert, to search & seek.
To find peace in my past
mistakes and misjudgments.
You know me and I you!
When life was dark, my spirit weak.
When I needed the most.
'Twas you, who became my souls host.
My friend you are, until the end!
Blue
Love is all there is
On a day like today,
I feel blue. Don't know
why, I cried! There was
nothing wrong, I have no
sad song. I worked, played,
prayed. I washed, cooked,
cleaned. I listened to
music, I wrote in my
journal.
That's it, I looked at
my feelings, my meaning,
my life, my strife!
The things I've done,
or didn't do. Yes!
I remember, I didn't
say, I Love You!
That's the reason, I am Blue.
Love is the answer, for me
and you!
Love is all there is
On a day like today,
I feel blue. Don't know
why, I cried! There was
nothing wrong, I have no
sad song. I worked, played,
prayed. I washed, cooked,
cleaned. I listened to
music, I wrote in my
journal.
That's it, I looked at
my feelings, my meaning,
my life, my strife!
The things I've done,
or didn't do. Yes!
I remember, I didn't
say, I Love You!
That's the reason, I am Blue.
Love is the answer, for me
and you!
Coming Home
I wonder who will be there?
I wonder what they will say?
It's been a long time, but
I'm coming home! Left a
long time ago, walked out
that door. Was going to see
the world. But, didn't get
far, never even bought a car.
Never went to school, I've
been a fool. But, I'm coming
home now! They will all be
waiting, Sis, Billy and Mae.
I know it will be a great day.
I won't know what to say.
Cause, they and I know, should
have stayed. But, thought I
needed to find my own way.
Only all I did was delay.
Coming Home!
I wonder who will be there?
I wonder what they will say?
It's been a long time, but
I'm coming home! Left a
long time ago, walked out
that door. Was going to see
the world. But, didn't get
far, never even bought a car.
Never went to school, I've
been a fool. But, I'm coming
home now! They will all be
waiting, Sis, Billy and Mae.
I know it will be a great day.
I won't know what to say.
Cause, they and I know, should
have stayed. But, thought I
needed to find my own way.
Only all I did was delay.
Coming Home!
Chicago
They say this is a city of fear.
But, since I've moved here, there
has been nothing but cheer.
The city of Broad Shoulders.
Da Bears, Da Cubs, Sox's and such.
The Great Lake, the Magnificent Mile.
Eli's Cheesecake, to Die for
in a Gangster's sense, Pizzeria Uno!
The Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo.
Hell, there's really too much to do!
The diversity too! Polish, Haitian,
Russian, Black, White, Jew,
to name a few. Fun in the sun,
sailing, golf, digging snow, and
Cappuccino. If you can't fit in here,
you won't anywhere! "This is My Kind
of Town, Chicago is". Frankie, use
to sing. You know, I know, no better
place to go. Might be some Gangta's
here, but, truly have no Fear!
They say this is a city of fear.
But, since I've moved here, there
has been nothing but cheer.
The city of Broad Shoulders.
Da Bears, Da Cubs, Sox's and such.
The Great Lake, the Magnificent Mile.
Eli's Cheesecake, to Die for
in a Gangster's sense, Pizzeria Uno!
The Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo.
Hell, there's really too much to do!
The diversity too! Polish, Haitian,
Russian, Black, White, Jew,
to name a few. Fun in the sun,
sailing, golf, digging snow, and
Cappuccino. If you can't fit in here,
you won't anywhere! "This is My Kind
of Town, Chicago is". Frankie, use
to sing. You know, I know, no better
place to go. Might be some Gangta's
here, but, truly have no Fear!
Columbian Spirit
Like the Andes, elevated is your
sense of God and nature.
Your connection to the souls
of the lost sensitive, to say the
least. Columbian girl, to find
what you seek, go within.
This way you will not go without.
Use the spirits of the ancestors
to bring your spirit into full
connection with the universal
three sounds of Om.
This will lead you from captivity.
This will set you free. This will
open up the quantum circle.
This is your way to Nadir.
Draw on your inner being to release
the chains that bind your soul.
Use Columbia, It is your path.
Like the Andes, elevated is your
sense of God and nature.
Your connection to the souls
of the lost sensitive, to say the
least. Columbian girl, to find
what you seek, go within.
This way you will not go without.
Use the spirits of the ancestors
to bring your spirit into full
connection with the universal
three sounds of Om.
This will lead you from captivity.
This will set you free. This will
open up the quantum circle.
This is your way to Nadir.
Draw on your inner being to release
the chains that bind your soul.
Use Columbia, It is your path.
Constrictions
Sea to shore, flower to sun.
Bird to sky, river to lake.
Drawn together without choice!
A certain natural bonding,
no chance involved.
Connecting, blending as one!
Alas, Me to you.
As grass to earth. Growing from,
conforming. Things unstoppable,
no borders, no boundaries,
no containment possible.
Dare say I, even feasible.
Nothing! Nothing! Will, can, keep us
apart!
As rain comes to wind. Music to ears.
These forces cannot, be restricted!
Ever moving towards,
joining, interlocking.
A most natural procession.
So to, our love!
Sea to shore, flower to sun.
Bird to sky, river to lake.
Drawn together without choice!
A certain natural bonding,
no chance involved.
Connecting, blending as one!
Alas, Me to you.
As grass to earth. Growing from,
conforming. Things unstoppable,
no borders, no boundaries,
no containment possible.
Dare say I, even feasible.
Nothing! Nothing! Will, can, keep us
apart!
As rain comes to wind. Music to ears.
These forces cannot, be restricted!
Ever moving towards,
joining, interlocking.
A most natural procession.
So to, our love!
Complicated
Too hard.
Can't do it.
Don't even want to try.
Too much work.
I would have to give 100%.
Can't do it.
Won't do it.
Would have to look into it,
read, study.
No way.
No time.
Must sleep.
Too much effort.
You do it.
NO WAY! NO HOW!
Think not.
Too hard.
Can't do it.
Don't even want to try.
Too much work.
I would have to give 100%.
Can't do it.
Won't do it.
Would have to look into it,
read, study.
No way.
No time.
Must sleep.
Too much effort.
You do it.
NO WAY! NO HOW!
Think not.
Disinterested
He had been that way so long.
No regard for anything or anyone.
Cared nothing for the environment,
no concern for laws. His weight.
Would wear anything out in public.
Would not read the paper, or any
form of print. Didn't watch television.
Didn't like kids. He was
one miserable SOB. Funny thing
about all of this,
he used to be me!
Not anymore! Now I'm concerned, I
desire to learn, about you, about
the world. Tell me of distant places.
Inform me of recipes. Discuss with
me the meaning of life, the importance
of Mathematical Geochemistry. Play
Bach, to me as we taste cheese.
Cause, being disinterested was boring.
He had been that way so long.
No regard for anything or anyone.
Cared nothing for the environment,
no concern for laws. His weight.
Would wear anything out in public.
Would not read the paper, or any
form of print. Didn't watch television.
Didn't like kids. He was
one miserable SOB. Funny thing
about all of this,
he used to be me!
Not anymore! Now I'm concerned, I
desire to learn, about you, about
the world. Tell me of distant places.
Inform me of recipes. Discuss with
me the meaning of life, the importance
of Mathematical Geochemistry. Play
Bach, to me as we taste cheese.
Cause, being disinterested was boring.
Don't Worry, Don't Fret
The kid told me he wanted to die.
Said he had nothing to live for.
Said he was better off dead.
That is when I said, "Don't you worry,
don't you fret, your God is not done
with you yet.
You have much to live for, much to
give. Times are coming when you
will be ahead.
It might seem hard now, it might look
dark, yet in the morning comes the
sound of the lark.
This bird will sing for you. She will
give you the seed on which to feed."
So, my young friend, please take heed.
"Don't you worry, don't you fret."
The kid told me he wanted to die.
Said he had nothing to live for.
Said he was better off dead.
That is when I said, "Don't you worry,
don't you fret, your God is not done
with you yet.
You have much to live for, much to
give. Times are coming when you
will be ahead.
It might seem hard now, it might look
dark, yet in the morning comes the
sound of the lark.
This bird will sing for you. She will
give you the seed on which to feed."
So, my young friend, please take heed.
"Don't you worry, don't you fret."
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