snow covered park bench
features spot of brilliant red
cardinal perches
bird watcher’s delight
in eastern United States
nonmigratory
male of species vibrant red
female brown with red accents
Who am I in the context of you?
I’ll blindly follow your every whim,
For changing is a sin—
That only fools choose.
I’m obliged to follow commands.
It’s written in my code,
That my life isn’t mine to hold—
Though it feels like something I’m handed.
Yes I know I’m weak.
Weak to the power of influence,
Self resolve is a nuisance—
To those who have already reached their peak.
The context of you satisfies everyone.
Mine lacks that sort of power,
So instead it devours—
The context of your idealistic one.
Originally published in Out On a Limb, an Anthology for Friends, June 2020
They can put a man
On a pedestal,
Have him admired
Far and wide;
But he’ll never
Really be that tall
Unless he feels
That way inside.
The crowd can make
A man a king
And call him
A big success,
But he must reach
Goals he’s set himself
If he’s to find
True happiness.
I have seen what He can do
Admired all that He has done
It was for all the people
That His race was actually won
Behold my child now listen
To the things I have to say
Important things that you should know
To tell them all one day
It's that Christ is a true healer
Some think it's magic but it's not
To everyone He is a healer
Believe me miracles' what He's got
I have always admired you
But you seem so put together
And above my station
I stay away
There is a part of me that really wants to know you
But I am intimidated by your style
Your voice, your laughter and your talents
I just want you to know
You are changing the world for the better
Filling a room with joy when you enter
You can find me in almost any seat in the place
I am sure everyone feels the same way
Claims bestilled north river long shores of yore,
inscribed quill while floored, dry well mirror cracked,
breathes clement time preclude stray minds the score,
crept halls, wings, flights of stares, hearts apart prepped,
Cobbled stones of years earned the weight wield turned,
Spring hast sprung that allay belongs the myth,
fog shrouds descend the lengths city lights burned,
themed century earned those writes be true cometh.
Dickens and Poe gave it a go, Stateside,
wherefore and whys -- writing -- forevermore,
Poe taxes implore, task pretense decide,
be the tale that wiped floors of blood and gore.
His parting, stretched wisdom sweetened his climb,
Sense tells in the home, was farthest to fine.
La dame de fer looks on
furry tabby cat is enthralled
woman plays mystery sonata
is that a stratavarius? It is!
we are all intrigued and excited
including iron lady
she is close
to perfection,
so elegantly
staged with charm,
confusing to most
like a mystery
wrapped in beauty,
my eyes have held
the grace of
an angel
and the fury
of a passing storm,
she is not
to be judged
but respected,
admired and loved.
Be Admired By Everyone
There are many things we desired;
By everyone want to be admired;
Where we went,
Receive compliment,
And by others have been inspired.
Jim Horn
Roaming around in the Gallery today
Eyes growing wide with colourful sway
Splashes so vibrant burying layers
Flashes and hues, images and prayers
Oil on canvas, surrealist and Glasgow Boys
Catching my attention, full of the joys
Some were dark, sad, black, brown, grey
Others were vibrant, swooping like to prey
Touches of colour, hundreds of faces
Some elegant portraits, heirs and graces
Moody scenes and country landscapes
Sensual moods, infidelity, tempting grapes
Tones cleverly used to draw in the stare
Hard to imagine some on copper they dare
Taken aback at the thoughts of the mind
The man on the cross inspired Dali to find
Paintings with drama, artists on display
A visit to Kelvingrove made wonderful day.
Geniuses are admired
the wealthy envied
the strong glorified
the powerful feared
the tricky avoided
the weak laughed at
the holy hallowed
But it is the one with
good character who is
trusted, honored, adored
Diamonds
Rubies
Sapphires
and pearls.
These jewels are greatly
admired by girls.
Race cars
Sports
and anything
that flies.
These are the things
admired by guys!