Best Nothing To It Poems


Premium Member A Good Deed Well Done

Those good deeds can be done by all,
By young or old, by short or tall.

A smile may be the very thing
That makes a shriven heart to sing.

A tender hearted, richer man
Who writes a check because he can

Is no more blessed than is the one
Whom a much smaller deed has done.

An arm to help across the street,
A meal for homeless man to eat.

His faith in humankind restore
With food for lost dog at your door.

“The poor is with us”, Jesus said,
“In need of food, a home, a bed.”

You will find there's nothing to it.
Just see a need and then go do it.

Premium Member Summer Potd

Lethargic and listless
lacking all zest,
I lie on the rocks
under the blazing sun.
The calm sea kisses
the rocky shore,
but no sea breeze
breathes on me.
The salt on my back
basks and bakes
and turns an ugly red.
Nothing to it but jump
back into the cool sea,
tempting the jellyfish
to sting my feet.
But on the beach
the newly crowned queen,
the one who scorns me,
parades herself
scantily dressed,
all eyes riveted on her.
I wonder who's worse:
herself or the jellyfish!

Waiting For a Lonely Death

Im trying to piece the puzzle of my mind together but theres missing pieces and all the remaining ones are covered in black stained memories close to shattering like glass always living in the shadows unable to live in the light I am a puppet controlled by life being hung over a pit waiting to be dropped with thin unstable threads being humiliated by pain, prolonged distortion. The audience laugh as i fall down fall down breakdown breakdown

Mannequin puppet is me. I died and now my corpse is a puppet of amusement, a tool a mere discardable item with nothing to it. Empty caress again, nothing nothing nothing nothing. 

How much more suffering do i have to go through for someone to help me.

Today feels like it never happened.

I'll be there when your dying, smiliiiing.


Premium Member I Killed 1000's of Evil Women

I was arrested this morning in bed
The evidence was very overwhelming
I was bloody and bleeding all over
In a frenzy last night
After some wine
Apparently I committed atrocities

As I sit inside this bare white interrogation room
I can tell you with a clear conscience
I feel no remorse
No regret
They all deserved to die
I crushed them
Made them bleed
Made them plead
I showed not one drop of mercy
Killer killer killer
I slaughtered them all
Every last female I could slap, slay or strangle
Dead dead dead
I am guilty as charged

By the end of the evening
My friends had to restrain me
A frenzied killer was on the loose
Although they themselves carry some of the guilt
I could not commit this crime alone as I did
Sure they killed a few here and there too
I know what you’re thinking
The Killing fields

Well Law and Order, FMD division
Was about to start their interrogation
Nothing to it really
I readily confessed
Every single one of those dam females got what they deserved
I confessed, if I hadn’t killed them
They would have surely sucked me dry
Till I was all skin and bones

Why, I had an evil smile across my face
All those famous serial killers
I out did them all
I showed no mercy
Blood and gore I slaughtered them all

Now you are all thinking
Who is this evil one?
So I say to you
I am also you
There is not one of you
Man or woman
In my shoes
Who, would not have done the same

Those darn female mosquitoes that night
Were driving me insane!!!!


Notes: Law and Order, FMD division
Female Mosquito Division

PETA, please do not protest in front of my house, this is pure fiction
thank you

Wally Weasel Goes Skiing

Wally Weasel Goes Skiing

Wally still loves painting, but he’s now discovered sports.
He made his reservations at a faraway resort.
He’s never skied but has a book with lessons showing how.
After reading it two times plus one, he thinks he’s ready now.

With wooly scarf around his neck and hat upon his head,
he picks up shiny skis and poles that lay upon the bed.
Heading out to hit the slopes, he stops - ‘cause he’s decided
to wear his wooly socks so that his toes won’t get frost-bited.

He puts his ski poles in the snow and gives a great big push,
but all his effort got him was a wet, snow-covered tush.
Brushing off to go again, he says he will not quit.
This time he flies right down the slope – yes!  All two feet of it.

He did it!  He’s a skier now, and feeling very proud,
but that’s before he hears the laughter coming from the crowd.
It takes a lot of practice, as our little Wally knows, 
and he’ll keep right on trying ‘til his weasel nose is froze.

With bended knees, he leans a little.  This time he will do it.
When he starts to fly downhill, he says, “There’s nothing to it.”
He turns this way, then turns that way, he’s graceful as a breeze.
He’s being very careful to not run into the trees.

With all the other things he’s learned, he now feels life’s complete.
He’s shown the world that weasels, too, can be good athletes.
We’ll visit him another time and hear his tales of glory.
For now, we’ll have to wait.  Another time, another story.

How a Cowboy Loves, Part Ii

...The last day they rode slowly back,
still giving each other naughty looks,
a love affairs go, theirs was intense,
truly one for the record books.
Merrick hesitated to leave her side,
then Clarice looked him in the eye,
said,”I have something I have to say
before we bid farewell for good.”

“I know you probably think that we
could be a truly wonderful thing.
Much as I wish this could go on,
I know what the future brings.
I must return to responsibilities,
but thank you for making this fantasy…”
With that she reached into her coat,
and slipped on a wedding ring.

She kissed him softly on the cheek,
then drove away rather quickly.
Merrick’s mind reeled from it all,
left him feeling unsteady and sickly,
But he had a week off ahead,
and spent most of it brooding in bed,
when not sleeping he was at the bar,
sitting silent, and acting quite prickly.

But Merrick had to pay the bills,
so he pulled himself out of his slump,
went into the ranch for another tour,
hoping none would see his blue funk.
Boss said,”Got another requesting you,
paid in advanced for weeks one and two.
Show her the sights, nothing to it,
I tell you, this one’s a slam dunk!”

Merrick wasn’t really feeling it,
but he kept that to himself,
he saddled up Sun Down and High Fiver,
preparing for a two-week spell.
The job was the job, he had to go,
even if his movements were slow,
perhaps it wouldn’t be that bad,
he supposed only time would tell.

A car pulled up and out of it stepped
a platinum-haired beauty sublime,
Merrick stopped dead in his tracks,
his words he was trying to find.
She said,”Hi. My name’s Dani,
I hear you’ve got a horse for me?”
Merrick stammed,”Y-yes, I do.
Are you ready for a good time…”


Premium Member Arthritis

by Robert (Bob) Moore © 2016

For all who suffer Arthritic pain
they know when it’s going to rain
aches in joints, won’t go away
just got to get through another day

We all have it to some degree
I know you feel it more than me
I try to support you when I can
and do some jobs, but I’m just a man

Can’t do the wash the way you like
I think it’s only in your psych
blacks and whites don’t wash together
hang things out, but watch the weather

That can fade, hang inside out
that will need three pegs no doubt
hang by the top, to keep it straight
coat hanger there, to take the weight

cooking needs a whole new plan
I used to cook as a single man
but eggs and bacon wont suit her needs
something fancy, full of seeds

Steak Dianne, that sounds real nice
Worcester sauce and oven fries
thickened cream and parsley fine
a dash of Brandy, or maybe wine

I really wish that I could do it
people say there’s nothing to it
if that’s what she wants, then all I say
you can make it, when your better eh.

Housekeeping is where I really shine
vacuum, dusting, it all looks fine
don’t move the armchairs, don’t look behind
‘cause if you do, then dust you’ll find

Then into the bathroom, that’s a lovely place
scrub the grout and tiles, till you can see your face
all the glass and mirrors, must be bright and clean
and finish with the toilet bowl, polished to a sparkling sheen.

I proudly say “I’m Finished” (it’s taken me 2 days)
and now comes the inspection, to learn the error of my ways
that’s nice she says, its saved me time, and I’m feeling better too
and the rain may clear tomorrow, so thanks a lot to you.

                                  (she’s nice)

Hooked

Smoke a little weed, drink a little drink, there's nothing to it are so you think, but before you keep going you need to take a good look because underneath there lies a hook. So you do a little here, you do a little there the high is real good and you just don't care, but before you know it your goose is cooked, the jonez is on cause you've been Hooked. Now you're a child of the night and you know this is not right but the hook within controls your body and mind and will lead you the wrong way every time.

So you try to resist but to no avail because that hook has got you hooked and it's taking you through pure hell. You see that hook is very deep and this is so true, but that's what you get when you deal get the Devil's brew. Now the doctor's will tell you that it's a disease, but it's that hook that's bringing you to your knees. Look how the hook is designed, and it has a one track mind. It don't know up, only down and it will take your crown. Then it will make you give up the fight and that's when it will turn out the light.

You know it has to be removed, only if you could, but you can't do it and it will start to even make death look good. Yes that hook is a very bad thing and this is no lie, take it for a joke and it will hang your ass out to dry. It will flopping around like a fish out of water, while bringing and making life harder and harder. There is a way out if you would like to know, God is good and He's the way to go. God will remove the hook and not just break the line, while leaving the hook within and still driving you out of your mind.

You see leaving the hook in and just breaking the line, will having you going to meeting ever day, while praying to God, you don't slip and loose your way. For Jesus died for us on the cross He gave His life so we wouldn't be lost. So you can turn to Lord Jesus when your life is in shambles or when somethings on you that you can't handle. So think before you do your next drug or take your next drink. STOP, take a good look because underneath, there lies a HOOK.

Exploding Airbags

Exploding Airbags

There you have it, another car user death reported in an accident..
Somewhere in Houston , Detroit a 17 Year old is the latest statistic...

As in any day, while being on the road, we risk getting into an accident..
As luck would have it, most of us survive to live and tell, to relive the incident....

With the latest technological advances in vehicular safety incorporated in cars..
We all spare nary a second thought on the issue of exploding airbags in cars...

But this latest accident, what a scary piece of news for the unwary driver...
The car being driven, it could have been fitted with faulty air inflators...

There has been a massive recall on affected cars the world all over....
Is that nice family car you are driving one of these affected car models...

In this latest accident, this unlucky Richmond girl  rear ended another car...
Nothing to it, it was just a minor accident, another mishap involving cars...

In the words of the investigating police officer, most people safely walk away..
But in this unfortunate case, the sudden jolt triggered the airbag inflators...

Safe to imagine, the exploding force blasted to smithereens  metal canisters...
Imagine the split second moment of flying metal shards and shrapnels all over..

What an unimaginable deathtrap in the fine cosy interior of a nice family car...
If one is unlucky, one will not live to tell the tale of walking away unscathed..

So here it is, a little info on this unintentional death that endangers all drivers...
Each time we get into our nice family cars, are they safe enough, do you wonder?

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/05/05/honda-two-more-takata-linked-airbag-deaths-in-malaysia/
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/honda-reports-10th-us-death-192952748.html
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/11-people-died-due-exploding-200801611.
http://www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/takatalist.html
http://www.safercar.gov/

A New Zealand Visit With the Maori People

During a tour in this island nation, 
a Maori guide was seeking a nomination.

Among our tour he sought out a spokesman,
to respond to the chief's words, as a small token.

"Sir, will you represent your touring tribe?"
"Yes," I responded, "for a very large bribe!"

I wanted to know what was required.
Giving a speech was nothing I desired.

"No. There's nothing to it at all.
Just go up there and stand up tall."

As we closed in on the Maori stage, 
changes to instructions began to be made.

"Say some words when the chief's talk is done.
It's just a matter of having some fun."

"You must always show a serious face.
Or the chief will put you in your place."

"In your speech, you must show respect.
Or the gravest insult, the chief will suspect."

I was as nervous as one could be.
I seriously considered an option to flee.

"Don't worry too much," the Maori man said.
"I'll give you some cues to ease your dread."

The chief rambled on with his lengthy speech.
Then it was my turn, into the breach.

Nervously, I told the chief about my tribe.
"We're from a cruise ship, traveling far and wide."

I could think of nothing else, just wanted to be gone.
The guide then whispered, "Sing the chief a song."

Again, the Maori guide bent my ear,
"Have your tribe do a song near and dear."

'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' invaded my mind.
Could I get away with that this time?

I asked my tribe to all pitch in.
And we all sang loudly that sporting hymn.

Congratulations were given, a job well done.
Everyone cheered as they had much fun.

I was so glad that things worked out.
Would I do it again? Without a doubt!
© John Baie  Create an image from this poem.

The Look In Her Eyes

No, it isn't what you think
when I say I was enraptured
by the look in her eyes--
the eyes were those of a woman
who was dying and knew she 
was dying....

I did not know her well--
she was the wife of someone 
my wife worked with in the
prosaic world, the world of time
and schedules and appointments,
the world of taxes and getting
and spending and eating and
sleeping and making love (for 
the lucky ones), a world filled
with the nightly news and TV
and a relentless social media,
a world that both commands
and ignores--but not the world
this woman was soon to leave
for, an unique voyage she must
take all alone: somehow she knew 
this as she lay small and quiet
in her hospice bed--
past speaking any more,
not even to her old husband.

But though quiet as a mouse
or a saint, yet she smiled, at
all in the room it seemed,
though when I went in turn
to say my good-bye to this
near-stranger, I thought,
'She's smiling at me!' and 
then I thought--
'She looks happy!'--
but how can that be 
I wondered...until her eyes
gleamed with a light I have 
never seen before in human
eyes--it was her soul I knew
that knew, and her soul had
no fear, death being less than
air, less than nothing to it--
her soul was ready.

[posted 4/29/21]

You Can Do It

You'll never amount to anything
That's what I was told
I stop believing what people spoke 
It was getting old
I had full control of what and who I let in my life ??
Trying to fit in people doing things to me  that wasn't nice 
Talking about me 
In the inside I was torn
Just was trying to make a way didn't mean no harm
Felt like the more I tried to do
I'd stumble
May have fell a few times 
But I didn't crumble
Trying to escape though
Not that im ungrateful 
Just trying to figure out how can be so hateful 
Never let your obstacles get the best
Your a conqueror you can pass this test 

Its nothing to it
But to go ahead 
And really do it(do it)
Quit doubting 
Its time for rerouting (rerouting)
Take a look at yourself 
And just embrace it 
Yes you can do it
Now its just time to face it

Don't put a limit or limitation
To get you out 
Out of certain situations 
Its a shame 
How you will let the past 
Determine the future (future)
Everyone makes mistakes that should suit ya
Nobody on earth is perfect
Lets make the best out of life 
Lets work it
Put your smile on 
Show etiquette,Speak highly
Got the faith inside me
With that along I can do(Thank you Lord)
Whatever I put my mind to


Its nothing to it
But to go ahead 
And really do it(do it)
Quit doubting 
Its time for rerouting (rerouting)
Take a look at yourself 
And just embrace it 
Yes you can do it
Now its just time to face it


Everybody knows like I know
It starts with self
Cant dwell on everybody else(everyone else)
You have to have room
For success
Even at your worst
Somehow it shines your best
No matter what you going through
The ultimate decision is up to you
For the better you could change 
If comfortable you will remain
Promise you theres nothing to it
Than to go ahead and do it

Its nothing to it
But to go ahead 
And really do it(do it)
Quit doubting 
Its time for rerouting (rerouting)
Take a look at yourself 
And just embrace it 
Yes you can do it
Now its just time to face it

Repeat until chorus fades
Written by:Concetta Hardnett
10/6/2015

Lover, Lady, Freind

can't say that
it was never asked
I don't know the answer
 don't bother yourself to ask
all I know is I love you
each day a refreshing new start
we're coupled up together
Baby you know you have my heart
love ya
love ya
I know you know 
I love you
something you and I came up
with together
we knew it from the start
we knew it first
in the beginning
my lover
my lady
my friend



From The Auther……..
(snap our fingers to the music
let your soul find the beat
get down right into it
let the music guide your feet
Aint nothing to it but to do it
we can dance all night long
swag, and swag
together
act lie you back aint
got no bone!)

The Thorington Ride

Upon a ridge I saw the riders coming hard
They were mostly out of towners
But i knew they would go far

They only rested for a moment 
High up on that ledge
Beheld a setting majesty
As only could compare

The ranch lit up the shadows long
The riders all so tall
A scorching ball of fizzling light
Descending on the plain

Ma got on and showed them all
There’s really nothing to it
The lieutenant in his glory
It was not this way at all

Their lovely brat so proudly sat
Upon that prancing steed
You think she’d been there all along
A natural indeed

The food was fine and the people great
The company superb
As ever at the greatest place
Historic Reesor Ranch

www.reesorranch.com

I Kicked the Habit But It Keeps Kicking Me Back

So very proud
I just quit smoking

Five minutes ago
Nothing to it

I've quit smoking
Thousands of times
Just takes willpower...

For Joann's "Shanzi" contest

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