Eric's on the road again, another show just around the bend,
Guitar in hand, and his aviators on to avoid the glare of those stage lights in his eyes
(they're so blinding otherwise)
He'll be singing his heart out from somewhere tonight
and he loves it when he gets people singing his songs,
he always does his best to greet them with a smile,
they can chill with him like friends and family
for a while
Whether their lives are going great or wrong outside the walls of that concert hall
By: J.N.R Dutton
When I started
Down the river I went alone.
There were rocks and foam
And I was afraid
Still being sane.
When the river widened
The shoreline spread before me
And the waters calmed.
I floated along on that placid plain
Thinking this is how it shall be now.
Long I drifted in quiet peace
When again the land narrowed
And the current increased.
Then I realized how temporary
Peace and safety actually are.
You know it is too late
Just before the end.
You hear the waterfall
Crashing on the rocks
Just around the bend.
Dark, stark is the path,
I control my wrath,
Trod forth,
Staying on course,
Wanting—needing—to reach the end
Just around the bend,
I pray, I hope,
I grope,
For I’ve travelled far and wide
Without a star to guide,
Without a light
In the night,
I sigh,
Cry,
Wipe tears,
Wish away fears,
And then, ahead
I see red
And greens, yellows, blues,
Various hues...
The sun is shining,
I’ve quit whining
For I’ve reached the end:
That place around the bend,
I shade my eyes
From the glow in the skies,
Peek at the land,
Stand
Strong and tall,
For I did not fall.
May we be blessed when we find it difficult to cope
as bad as things may seem…
to never give up hope…
Because over the years we’ve learned
those times we think our suffering will never come to an end
that the miracle we are hoping for
is just around the bend.
He finds himself smiling a lot these days
like when another day is over…as the sunlight begins to fade…
and he thinks about the day…and all the memories they’ve made.
Or when they take a morning walk along the shore…
and he thinks of all the memories in life they’ve made before.
But as wonderful as old memories are…now…in moments he’s awake
what makes him smile even more…are the memories they’ve yet to make.
Those moments that await them just around the bend…
the pages of their book…the chapters…waiting to be penned.
Yes, in a life that’s filled with poetry…
what brings a smile to his face at night…
before sleep closes his eyes…
are the poems they’ve yet to write.
The river winds just around the bend
I can't wait to see the majestic mountains
Made by God's precious hands
The sky is full of billowy clouds
Like cotton in the palm of my hand
Lord send down Your Spirit
Where hearts and minds then collide
Bless me with all of Your favor
Never from You will I ever hide
I see the meadow just below me
Oh my feet have left the ground
I now know God's calling me
And now I'm heaven bound
Holiday Acrostic
Holiday joy, may it always remain to be yours!
Old-fashioned, fun-loving, cuddly, sleigh-ride tours.
Lots of hot apple cider, in mugs filled with happiness to drink!
It's the most holy birthday of The Christ Child!
Do attend Church, do be meek and mild.
Anticipate, family and dearest friends, at your door.
Yuletide greetings, be yours~Christmas is just around the bend!
12/10/2024
Second class carriage, in the second class train,
Second class passengers all shuffling their feet,
Trains late again as they walk through the rain,
Train company says there is no need to explain.
Work, work we just need to get to work,
Mustn't be late, we can't be seen to shirk,
Money, money just got to make money,
The more that I make means more for the tax man to take.
The train stopped again, it's the wrong type of rain,
Stare out the window, there's that man walking his dog again,
The station is literally just around the bend, if I could get off I would be there in seconds,
But at least it's dry in here so I will sit tight I reckon.
it's winter now
The leaves have fallen
it's getting colder
the sun comes out
although a lot less bolder.
I walk outside
and I close my eyes
breathe in the smell
of the fireplace fires.
We barely had the turkey done
when the stores
hung their garland
saying Christmas had begun.
With a new year
just around the bend
I'm thinking of resolutions
like mini solutions
hoping to keep them
in the end.
Workweek grinds to an end
Holy Sabbath just around the bend
Ring up the last sale, turn the key in the door
Enter a dimension where your spirit can soar
"a new theme song"
always in the darkest of moments there remains life
breathing and beating with fallen angels holding on
carrying grace silently with unseen tears and alone
doing what they do best showing their painted face
every emotion tucked away and hidden so far away
forgetting the loss of life and oneself yet still
glowing outwardly in the center of untrained eyes
hoping until the sphere of light magically shines
grasping desperately to worthy wishes and dreams
in this journey traveled words are never spoken
jealously has no meaning for the chosen ones yet
kites are ready to fly within winds and blue skies
lifting inner peace restoring life to amazing souls
meanwhile yesterday remains because of its truth as
new days new beginnings are just around the bend
only if walls could talk would it set angels free
proving what lies ahead is being whispered while
recalling life of yesterday and the dried heart
suddenly a new day echoing a new theme song
tells fallen angels to hold on believe and breathe
SkyWatcher
08-11-23
Interstate routes
Endless road
Highway travel the threshold
On and off ramp
Distances being miles
Listening to music while
Once and a while rest stop
Sometimes rain could fall on car top
Highways to anywhere and any major city or town
The map is showing where you are bound
Highways everywhere
There’s always a beware
Hitchhikers all on the road
Keep driving
You don’t know who they are
They could have a criminal history
Not knowing could be your mystery
Highways are often called Turnpike or Freeway
Freedom to explore
Sightseeing with a observe
Embracing a beautiful morning sunrise
The start of energize
A need to travel
Perfect get away
Journey into relaxation
That’s a way to spend a vacation
Just rest
Soak up the effect
The highways are everyone’s friend
From beginning to end.
A hearty good morning my friends
The rest of my life is just around the bend
Seems just like yesterday
With a rattle I played
Now use a walker still fall on my end
"let it rain"
let it rain if emotions clear
allow the pour until life shines
rainbows are just around the bend
with every storm the sun is near
follow the path and its outlines
the grace of peace will transcend
rain and her pours forever sustain
SkyWatcher
06-09-23
The future will forever be unknown
Predicting what lies just around the bend
There are so many variables
Can ever be a stretch of the imagination
To be imagined or be foreseen
It's just not part of the human condition
Oh well some things in life
Are just not meant to be
The colour of grass the leaves on the trees
Varying shades of green
The sky being a cerulean blue
It makes the world such a beautiful place
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