here we go
starting off slow
dancing the Bolero
Then the Tango
followed by the Disco
and a fancy fandango
morphing into a mambo
quickly followed by a Calypso
until it’s time to Go Go!
Tag: Poetry
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.
