Thursday, June 30, 2016

July


July
 
Sunshine, ice cream, swimming, watermelon heaven
Summer-time good things sent ole Lucky No. seven
 
Freedom half over and we’ve hardly just begun
“California Girls!’ The Beach Boys harmony sung
 
School-“daze” an on-purpose forgotten nightmare
Summer-love in mind with coquette maiden fair
 
Family vacation to the mountains with pleasure
Add blue ocean-trip, a white sand beach treasure
 
Lawns to manicure, tasty bar-b-que, time bidin’
Hot day bakin’, eve partyin’, convertible ridin’
 
Independence celebrate into summer cool night
Bombs bursting in air, rockets rocking in flight
 
Educate “city”-girl on snipe-hunt under full moon
Promise! Kiss ’er again under ’morrow’s sun noon
 
Twilight to the drive-in, park in far yonder last row
Who cares the movie? Sparkin’ car-wonder fast show
 
Afternoon thunderstorm! A display on remote ole Fox Lake
Clubhouse cozy-warm fire affords romance-liberty dare take
 
Summer-Lovin’ attune with Mother Nature game
No matter the season, devotion-emotion still same
 
And, recall infinity space of eternal youth expectation
Then, chance experience liberty challenge emancipation
 
Just hint adventure scant sign upon vacant trace
Wild variance unencumbered exacerbate pace
 
Oh! From then to now here on approach to where---Unafraid!
Proclaim victor! Gain prize earned by generous dues full-paid
 
So! Descend hellion August dog-days unambiguous
Prepared ready to rock ’n roll with evil tempestuous
 
 

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Mr. Timothy

"Kids!?"
 
Our little girls, Lauren, Lexi and Anna Marie
decided they wanted a "rabbit" for a pet; this
transpired about five years ago---and, so...
 
"Bapa" (that's me, the adult?) in the crowd? Hmm!
 
So, with vast building experience, I built a hutch.
The "Little" ladies loved it. Perfect!
 
Next order of business, to the "bird show", a once
monthly giant "flea-market" where nearly any wish
can be satiated for a few well-bartered dollars. Oh! Yeah!
 
After an intensive search for the "perfect" bunny-pet,
our entourage chose a "Mini Rex" black rabbit. Cute!
 
Mr. Timothy! Wow! Such a cutie! Personality! Friendly!
 
The years have slipped away, Timmy grew, the girls
found other interests and---Bapa inherited...Timmy-Tim!
"Anything"---for the children...Always!
 
So, each morn, Bapa feed Mr. Timothy his carrot ration.
(Boy! Carrots are NOT a "slimming" diet.)
 
Anyway, time to go; Timmy awaits his carrot breakfast!
 
Always make the best of anything---always!
(He really is cute---and, the girls love Timmy...and, Bapa!

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Intelligence!?

 
Who is the Enemy?
 
 
A comic cartoon long ago claimed:
 
"We have met the enemy---and, he is...'us'!"
 
Take heed! Choose wisely! Live: Truth!
 
Demand Justice and Peace!
 
Amen!

Monday, June 27, 2016

"Vegan" fox!? What? Are "you" really---nuts!?

 
Huh?
 
If you put a vegan fox in the hen house,
are you "genius" or "idiot"? Well!?
 
 
Depends on the "fox" and "you"! Actually.
 
 
If the fox dines on the chickens?---Well!
 
Who? Said---"Nuts"?
Oh! So sorry! I guess...I did. Oops!
 
This will be retitled---Vegan...Squirrel!
 
Yeah! I'll get right on that---Hmm!...Nah!
 
Food for "thought"? No! Not "chickens"! Animal!?
 
More---to follow...Maybe?
(Probably---not...If I am smart, at all!)
 
Amen!
 
 
 

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Monday---another day...another chance! Let's---Go!

 
Catch me if you can!
 
 
Plans!? Umm! No!
 
 
Let's ee? What will we do? How? Where? When?
 
Details? Umm! Nah! Not my style; too confining.
 
I'll let you know---what happens today...Tomorrow!
 
Fear not! Follow Me!

You can't live like---That...So? I do!!!
 
Simple, again---
Amen!

Saturday, June 25, 2016

He's always spiritually there it seems; dance me an alabaster moonbeam dream!

Michael James Bradley
(October 9, 195- June 26, -2012)
 
Four years! Michael! Me boy! Wow!
 
We sure enough had us some grand times.
I miss our conversations, Mon Amie!
 
To call your intellect Genius, which I often
told you was my considered conclusion,
fell far short of the mark. You were a God-send!
Our seventeen year “Spiritual” relationship
 spanned a period-of-enlightenment for me;
if I somehow contributed to your educational
enhancement through humble understanding, I am
thankful and appreciative for that blessing, also.
 
A “strange” friendship, I reckon.
The “City-boy” and a “Country-bumpkin”.
Still, your urbane sophistication and my
Pragmatic-“Traditionalism” meshed well.
Your vast Bible-Knowledge answered myriad queries
for me through your “knowing” interpretations of
Spiritual dimensions in the supernatural.
Thank you! Mon Amie!
 
Many times since your untimely departure,
I have longed for your insightful perspicacity;
often, I lament: I wish I could call Michael.
 
We had a “deal” that you would let me know
where you are; you agreed with a codicil: “If I can?”
You always were smarter than I!
I guess our desires are, indeed, subordinate
to the Master’s plan!? I reverently Honor
life’s conclusion with Humble acceptance.
 
My intent remains the same: Truth!
My purpose seeks: Simple Happiness!
In Honor of your memory, I live---both!
Michael is forever in my heart, mind, spirit.
 
Amen!
 
Merci! My dear friend! Rest in Peace!
 


Friday, June 24, 2016

Lucky!?

 
Luck!---
 
Is where "it" finds---You!
 
Let it!
 
Or...Seek it out!
 
Amen!

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Solutions?

 
Afraid of Death?
 
 
If---one is "afraid" to...die?
Then...he is also afraid to...Live!
 
The cure to "fear"?
 
Live!
 
 
Try it! You'll  like it!
 
Amen!

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Dare emulate yo eagle...

 
Ever seen an eagle free-soar?
 
The eagle screeching-call chills me spirit-soul while
beckoning the curious-wild to dare join the free-flight.
 
My bones tingle with delightful anticipation at
the wild call to Liberty through Freedom! Amen!
 
And, gladly I have tasted more than a few of the
delicious honey-sugar-sweet of the candy-lick when
with purpose I did heed the triumphant clarion-issue;
not just “oft” did I succumb to seductive-temptress
wild-abandoned adventure-promised---but…every time!
 
You may gasp and say, “Why!?”
And, I reply, in honesty, “Why not?!”
 
For, I am born and live, for now---until…one day! Too soon!
 
When ’ere thee hear the wildness-call---Beware!
Quick search the abyss-cerulean to glimpse the eagle free-soar.
And, pray “Courage” to un-tether the surly bonds of earth---
to join yonder-“kin”…in awesome-wonder Adventure-search.
 
And, if thee be so blessed, one day not so very far beyond, ye
might glimpse the eagle-free from high upon the mountain
summit pinnacle while gazing---down…Aye! A “wonder”-sight!
 
Faith! Family! Freedom! Might just be---Life!...Supreme!
 
Dare broach any challenge; reap rich yon rewards! Indeed!
 
Amen!


Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Evil Twin step-sisters

 
Worry & Fear!
 
What a terrible-sinful waste!
Entertaining the demonic evil twin
Step sisters: Worry & Fear!
 
They will steal your confidence,
Erode your pride, cause doubt,
Conjure defeat, keep you awake.
 
All, for their own selfish evil purpose and intent.
 
You, the accomplice-victim will suffer---immeasurably!
 
Just---Stop!...the madness!
 
Remember your last encounter with these horrible evils?
 
Nothing you might “imagine” is ever as bad,
in its reality, as the total destruction you conjure
in that “defeatist” fertile mind you possess. Never!
 
So? Well! Learn from experience; Trust your “Good sense”!
 
Want to defeat all evil in this life? Well? Do you?
 
Simple: Trust Me! Follow Me!
 
Just---try it…it works, every time!
 
Amen!


Monday, June 20, 2016

Yeah! Sure! "I" saw---Jesus! Umm! Hmm!

 
I see---Jesus!...
 
In the soft grandchild kiss upon this tanned grizzled cheek
In that black pre-dawn pale as I await life’s new-day to seek
 
In those ’possum-eyes of a “sleeping” innocent-child
In the mighty lightning-thunderstorm displayed wild
 
Upon me blue Atlantic white-capped blessed
Upon my green Pacific tempest-impressed
 
In the clubhouse comfort-harbor as a lake-storm rages
In an embracing Love found between fine book pages
 
High upon yon mountain summit regal mantle pure-white
A soaring eagle spirit-free with me above such grand sight
 
In Adonis-handsome Z. Tyler’s charmed-engaging ways
Everybody loves that young man as with life he deftly plays
 
Alexandria Elizabeth of beauty, talent, intelligence universal reach
Three horse-ladies and the “boy” this “Ole”-man did Love! teach
 
In Loving Annie Rie dancing blue eyes sparkle crystal-“a”
Never knowing what she’ll pull; our precious rascal Pistol-“a”
 
Comes, then, me darling Lauren Victoria classic Aphrodite-beauty
Rounds out the trio-gals high-style; each a special unique cutie
 
Where lives I just south of yellow-gold orb of pinnacle high noon
A little west of alabaster pale-glow of mid-night bright full moon
 
And, so much more in every little nuanced-event life-thing
Doe and frolic-fawn, white-puff cloud, a gentle robin-sing
 
Spring bud-greenery new-life to all sacred-ingratiate
Soft-summer evening whisper-wind to refresh-satiate
Color-bright kaleidoscope autumnal regal-robe radiate
Blizzard-storm landscape ice-dressed breathe rejuvenate
 
In “You”! Mon Amie! Your eyes! Thy smile! Thou Love!
Yes! Humble-I see “Jesus” in me favorite Trinity above
In the Father! Jesus-Son! Spirit!-Snow-white dove!
 
God bless!---Amen!


Sunday, June 19, 2016

Chance encounter with a fellow---Dreamer!

 
Just---Go...for "It"!
 
 
So...Yesterday, we were out "loafing"-away
the "Father's Day" pleasant afternoon anticipating
the hour for our dinner invite to daughter-Catherine's
home when we chanced entry in the quaint little village
of Maeystown antique shop to peruse the offerings. 
 
The nice lady proprietor sat patiently interested in our
examinations of her wares while she politely chatted with
a young man; I overheard the gentleman proclaim in one
of his statements to the owner, "I'm a 'dreamer'!"
 
"That" particular pronouncement piqued my curiosity.
Wow! A fellow "Dreamer"! And, quite proud of it!
Unobtrusively, I sidled over his way as Candy got
the clerk's attention to pay for her purchases.
 
"I heard you say you are a 'Dreamer'?" I queried,
followed quickly with "what do you dream about./"
 
Taken aback, he paused save an easy laugh at my forwardness.
 
I handed the man a card with my information and offered,
"I'm a writer with books on Amazon and a blog."
 
Turns out, he is going to Colorado to teach "Spanish".
I congratulated him and told him of the beauty of his
destination adding that if he had a chance to get to the
Oregon coast, he would discover "Colorful Colorado"
in a some what less arid constitution being lush and verdant.
 
He was polite to my intrusion and of pleasant manner.
 
I came away liking the young man.
It's difficult to "not" befriend any---
fellow...dreamer!
 
Enjoy! My dear friend of kindred spirit!
I know full-well that thee shall happily do so!
 
Amen!
 
 
Live! Love! Laugh! Focus contemplate!
Vigilant be! Not one future be ever...late!
 
Faith! Family! Freedom! Might just be all there really---IS!
In one eternal instant the only mercy-blessing will be...HIS!

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Snday! Sunday!...Happy Father's Day!

 
Into---the...Now!
 
 
Another GREAT! week in the record book!
 
Amen!
 
And, today? We---worship...and, rejuvenate!
 
Dawn on the 'morrow summons another---Chance!
 
An opportunity to meet the "challenge".
What?---Challenge?...Life!
 
And, what about it?
 
Embrace it! Squeeze it!
'Mm! 'Mm! Delicious! Exquisitely Delightful!
 
Go ahead! Dare give it a try!
Permission---has been...Granted!
 
Enjoy! Completely!
 
Happy Sunday!
Happy---Life!...

Happy Father's Day! 

Amen!

Friday, June 17, 2016

Another---"trinity"...

 
Values and Virtues come in threes
 
 
Truth! Justice! The American Way!
 
 
Amen! 

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Summer commences...

 
June
 
Summer heat conjures cooling thunderstorm
May flowers wane as green gardens grow
Honest toil gets rewarded, this I do know
June is the month my dear mother was born
 
Sitting quietly on the front porch swing
Gathering place for the nightly event
Family meets in the cooling wind sent
Discussions and plans, it’s a real loving thing
 
Some member always seemed to just know
In a washtub watermelon frigid cold-iced
Or a big bowl of fresh strawberries fine-sliced
Glib spoken quip, a quick wit offered to show
 
Reminisce some adventure in time now that passed
An eventful special birthday---but, weren’t they all
Party time happened with just a simple phone call
Oh! Lord! How I wish that feeling could last
 
So many people come…and are…and been
Into my future not all of them can I take
Only cherish memories like time at the lake
I do love them each, right now is the “when”
 
Lightning flashes white warning out in the west
Cooling droplets to earth are falling pell-mell
Fresh-scent pleasant is that sweet clean smell
Porch swing philosophy---no doubt it’s the best
 
 

 


Wednesday, June 15, 2016

"Horizon-Dawn" excerpt

 
Time-Space! Investment-held!
 
 
 
Fetch thee chance in challenge 1820 vacant prairie grass
Good place call home triumph Mother Nature, Indian sass
Sprout mushroom “Pop” yon empire King’s “Golden crown”
Absent Love narcissistic-arrogance confused “Truth”-found
Faux treasure skeleton phantom-wraith to surely vacant pass
 
 
Unfair! Perhaps? That Camelot should sudden-end
Found challenge-“Quest” to near-by distant-send
Disaster-loss wrought insatiable empty “black-hole’
Search self -“Peace” within own sweet “cherry-bowl”
Circle turn upon itself return in end to faithful “Friend”
 
 
 
Comes inevitable the close time-space end for every man
Final-sacred: Day, hour, minute, second! Flashed life-ban
For one had built a monument to “Self” whom he did Love!
Another viewed an eagle soar from mountain-high above
Sow wild! Reap fine! Reveal fate-embrace as best ye can
 
Amen!
 
 
 
For “Peace”-held is God’s-face smiled Heaven-Love! Amen!