so near, yet so far away
the goal of greatness
led astray
the bulk of work undone
fettered away
while having fun
the deed incomplete
unfinished business
doomed to repeat
finally
reaching the prize
with one more step
to watch it materialize
Month: May 2019
Tongue in Cheek Chic
the internet is on fire
with satire
websites create memes
with satirical themes
trolls stalk the web
like an invisible celeb
mocking everything said
tongue-in-cheek instead
being the chic way
for netizens to say
their piece every day
Who Cares?
c’mon, let’s be real
who cares about trivial facts
that are supposed to be a big deal?
a Hollywood star has a baby
whose name fans say is crazy
the royal family visited a park
and the children thought it a lark
the latest study found
that marmots are proud
the trending activity
is oversensitivity
c’mon…who cares
about millionaires?
or conspiracies?
or political memes
with hateful themes?
Who cares what others do?
As long as they don’t hurt you?
or ruin your day
and take something away?
who cares about others
unless their brothers or mothers?
who cares about anything at all
however big and however small?
Hats Off To Hats!
we cover a bald or hairy head
with every conceivable material
from metal to heavy thread
some hats are the best way
to show power
and make underlings cower
some people say
hats show the world who we are
whether normal or bizarre
still others say
it’s the best way to shield your head
from the sun which can turn it red
hats are always going to be around
they’re very much part of society
and there’ll always be a variety
so hats off to hats in history
may they always be
important and silly!
The Scholar’s Story
Lex’s research was destroyed in a single day
what led to the discovery of his identity was a mystery
but the results were enough to betray
the trust he built up through the years
now in question
with the surprise discovery feeding fears
that Lex the scholar was an enemy spy
spying on their weaknesses
to exploit and make them comply
it was true he was from another race
however his intentions were peaceful
he was just creating a knowledge base
too late to explain
as people swarmed around
with no questions asked
viciously taking him down
Alien Gardens
have you ever wondered what will grow on Mars someday
when mankind lands on the planet’s harsh red clay?
in a distant future where humans can go anyplace
and are masters of planet-hopping in space
the alien landscapes will provide a place to grow
food and plants for any aficionado
the planet’s inhabitants teaching humans about their geography
opening up the doors to communication and community
imagine then a time of peace
lasting for eternity
That Little Voice
my earliest memory was a little voice
that told me I had a choice
I could pick good or bad
tell the truth or lie
and be happy or sad
I was free to decide
whether to be nice or snide
that little voice is still with me
and will be as far as I can foresee
Searching For What To Say
like a bloodhound on a safari of scents
I relentlessly stalk each moment of the day
searching for something new to say
I let my animal instincts lead the way
when seeking story’s to share each day
eagerly searching for mysteries
and histories to proudly display
I hope my hunt for knowledge
all these days, never goes away
Udder Nonsense
the cow never even tried to jump over the moon
that story was made up by a common loon
waiting until the cows come home
is a motto that’s completely overblown
there’s one claim that won’t lead you astray
you should never kick a cow chip on a hot day
sacred cows have been known to bullshit
if they can see the benefit
it’s really all udder nonsense
and the opposite of common sense
Lost in the Library
surrounded by rows of books
silent sentinel’s guarding knowledge
in an unnamed public library or college
a lust for learning leads the seeker
who seeks to satisfy
who seeks to clarify
the documented knowledge of the ages
immerging as they read more pages
happily
lost in the library
The Creative Chronicles of Dave Stancliff 