Son, please don't look at me with that cold stare and judge me when I twist the cap, pour a glass, and tilt my head gently.
Just know that I'm searching for a little relief and peace of mind. Unfortunately, in this world, peace can be hard to find.
No excuses! But life has a strange way of unfolding in all kinds of ways. It's going to test you, tempt you, beat you down, and humble you every day.
So, bolster up, my boy, and get to know the Most High. As you go through life, you’ll see and feel some unpleasant things, I won’t lie.
But there are also many beautiful things, like you. So always stay genuine, treat people right, and stay true.
I stayed away from the funny cigarettes, pills, powder, and needles. I'm not proud of my lil' nip, and I pray to the Most High that you never get involved in any of that as you face life's riddles.
So, son, don't look at me with disdain when you see me take a lil' nip. Just know I'll be back, but for now, I'm taking a quick lil' trip.
To know that there's that "someone,"
is all that it would take,
to bolster up your spirits,
and a loyal, friendship make!
A smile, a little laughter,
on which, you can depend,
could make a world of difference,
when you feel you need a friend.
Someone you rely upon,
in times of stress and strife.
A blessing in disguise,
on the road, we know as life
It's great to have a trusty friend,
with whom your heart can share,
your hopes and fondest dreams,
because you really care!
To know, you only need to call,
should there ever be a slip,
like a lighthouse in the fog,
that guides your little ship!
Written 3/4/11
WILD DREAMS
I’m fighting it off
But the lids are heavy
The backside of reality
My worst fears in isolation
And nothing to be done
Old Fido could help
But he’s asleep
Feet in motion twitching
Brain just a puddle with buzzing flies
When you wake in the morning glad to be rational
Something is deep-stalking
Something too secret following
Following daily
Just out of reach
God help me
I’m going
Not even a cold sweat
There is this damn tune on the tube
Trying to bolster up a one-star
Then ----------------------------------
Some spurious confine
nor resolutions mew, I so refine
convening measures that my heart could sign
some logic that your own can find ~
their hope again in you ~ remind
my love, I only want you as in love, behind!
I bolster up your feeling in your mind
I stay within you ~ healing, thee as mine!
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