10 Keys To Happiness

It’s no secret that we all want to be happy

the first key is to practice positivity

the second key is avoid negativity

the third key is belief in humanity

the fourth key is striving for sincerity

the fifth key is being open to jocularity

the sixth key is to avoid polarity

the seventh key call no one an enemy

the eighth key let people see your authenicity

the ninth key is practicing empathy

the tenth key is living morally

Eureka! It’s You!

Finally

after years of waiting impatiently

I found you

these past years

have been full of tears

searching for you

trying to discover

my soulmate and lover

you

were a dream once upon a time

a cry for the sublime

you

have touched my heart

I never want to be apart

from you

The Fantasy Train

All aboard the Fantasy Train!

Let your imagination take reign

no one is going to say your insane

let those fantasies flow into the fast lane

show your originality

and your creativity

through your artistry

in flights of fancy

the fantasy train is free

to people like you and me

a chance to let others see

your creativity

when you take that ride

you can say you tried

and found the upside

with pride

The Sea Dogs Chant

An adventurer am I

sailing the seven seas

until I die

chanting

give me wind and a blue sky!

and seas so calm

the days fly by

I am a sea dog

keeping the ship’s log

plotting places to go

it’s a good life you know

chanting

Give me wind and a blue sky

and seas so calm

the days fly by

On the bridge I stand proud

free and loud

a sea dog avowed

chanting

Give me wind and blue sky

and seas so calm

the days fly by

The Babies Eat Tonight

She squatted down on her haunches ready and alert

her thick wolf fur flecked with wet dirt

eyes never leaving the prey

the babies will eat tonight if she has her way

Her powerful muscles are ready

her hunting instincts honed and steady

in the den not far away

her pups haven’t eaten since yesterday

When the right moment came

during a light rain

she successfully seized her prey

now the babies would eat today

A Trail In The Snow

The temperature was so low

it froze the newly fallen snow

Memorializing footprints on a trail

under the moon’s glow

It’s hard to tell where it will go

it’s a mystery we’ll never know

footprints of a man or beast?

or a reflection of a shadow?

Poetic Tips To Writing Your Autobiography

Let me state for the record that I haven’t written my autobiography and you’d probably be smart not to listen to me

because you continue to read this missive promising a positive evaluation of your life by simple grammatical manipulation, it’s time for exploration

What is the one thing you want people to remember you for? One glorious achievement or more? Begin your tome with tales of yore

when you sailed the seas of life and road the winds of strife, and how you were a good husband, or wife

Make sure to save space for those favorite songs that always took you to another place

Let the world know how unique you are even though you’re not famous or a movie star

another consideration is when you go on a writing spree who do you think your readership will be?

don’t forget to share your friends and family in this autobiography if you don’t want people to think your writing a hagiography

Paean to a Pipe

Since ancient days man has puffed on pipes

seeking knowledge and solace

with all types

from wood to pumice

from steel to glass

from copper to brass

a receptacle for opium tars

a way to smoke grass

under the stars

pipe dreams throughout history

have kept a lot of people happy

Pay Attention To Me!

The homeless man cries out “Pay attention to me” to a passerby that cannot see his misery!

The dictator demands “Pay attention to me!” or suffer indignities in spite of your pleas

Babies cries translated into “Pay attention to me!” brings good parents running instantly

When a dog barks and wags his tail happily he’s telling you to “Pay attention to me!”

Sometimes a person’s eyes reveal a hidden plea asking you to “Pay attention to me!” hopefully and silently.

The poor in the world dream of equality and ask governments ruled by the wealthy to “Pay attention to me!“

In reality we all have an angel and a devil saying “Pay attention to me!” and who we pick is who we’ll be.

I’m Waiting

You know I’m waiting for Armageddon to come and go

because we’re heading there

Climatologists warn there’ll be nowhere to go

and we won’t be able to breath the air

I’m waiting for America to experience an awakening

in civility

A season of reasoning

that’ll restore our nations stability

I’m waiting for a new era of hope

when all races come together in peace

and nationalities learn to cope

and all of the hostilities cease

I’m waiting for a new day

behind my computer

looking for a positive pathway

a self-appointed troubleshooter

I’m waiting to ride into the sunset

to see a stairway to heaven

to learn the mysteries of the internet

and to spiritual progression

And, I’ll keep waiting…

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