He's fallen again my dear old dad
But he's still hanging in there kinda sad
Thinks he strong
Turns out wrong
Happy to say Pops again was fully clad
I let it slip away
Off into the blue
Over the horizon
Flying out of view
Feeling kinda sad
I turned away and left
The closing of a chapter
Leaving me bereft
I find endings very tough
So I avoid them if I can
But I must farewell this fantasy
Goodbye... retirement plan
30 April 2023
A feeling deep in soul says I'm about to sink,
Bringing the mind of madness close to the brink
Overwhelming to the soul,
But I believe that that would be it's goal
Cleaning that old romper room,
Using a old dirty broom
Did that cow really jump over the moon
Maybe an illusion from inside the mind
Clinging to any hope you may find
Yesterday , the flame of passion
Was lost to what was the fashion
Left behind
Hit rewind
To do it on their own time
Must rewrite some old nursery rhyme
Hey diddle diddle
I'm the cat with the fiddle
Some man already landed on the moon
These words keep banging in my head
So I shuffle them around instead
keeps me from from going mad
I know that's kinda sad
I put my own special touch
At times it may be to much
This is all I know
So it's the end of the show
Drove past your old house, slowin' just because..
perhaps just to return to scene of the crime.
Kinda sad to find nothing left as once was,
proof your lapdog better comfort than I.
Came to settle all old grievances,
finish what once so well begun, though breaking.
My mistake in guess, you shined in happiness,
and the whole world was yours for the taking.
I know feet weren't meant to trample a heart,
and finer hands never meant my soul undone.
Maybe there's hope for us, a chance at new start,
can't hold my breath waitin' that day will come.
I touched your citrus seed, tasted tender skin.,
though forgot to quench thirst from sweet juice within.
SOMETIMES IT'S HARD FOR ME TO EXPLAIN
THESE ARE SOME OF THE REASONS I CAME
I THOUGHT I COULD HAVE YOU KNOW
WHY I FEEL I AM THE ONE FOR YOU
HOW CAN I SAY THIS OUT MY MOUTH
FEELING KINDA SAD
CAUSE IF YOU SAY NO TO ME
WE'LL BE TALKING ABOUT WHAT WE HAD
BUT I SAID I'D TAKE THE CHANCE
IT MIGHT BE THE LAST TIME
SO I DECIDED TO ASK YOU TO THE DANCE
AINT NO SHAME IN MY GAME
GLAD YOU LOVE ME
AND I'M HAPPY THAT YOU CAME
TO ADHERE TO THE GOLDEN RULE
I STOPPED TALKING TO EVERYONE ELSE
CAUSE MORE THAN YOU THAT AINT COOL
BABY JUST TO LET YOU KNOW
I'M GONNA TAKE MY TIME
KEEP IT SWEET AND SIMPLE
THERE A DIAMOND IN MY HAND
HONOR ME
AND LET ME BE YOUR MAN
Who are those truly funny poets,
The ones that really tickle me
With anecdotes or jokes that
Are funny as can be?
Who are those truly funny poets
Who, every once in a while,
Put a rhyme to funny thoughts
That really make me smile?
Who are those truly funny poets
Who can change my mood from kinda sad
With just a few well chosen words
To make me kinda glad.
Who are those truly funny poets?
Those folks deserve kudos;
Each smile’s a moment of happiness,
And everybody knows…..
If you make others happy,
You’re special.
February arrives and it's glad
makes the other months look kinda sad
hearts and love it stands for
romance, flowers what’s more
for only twenty nine days that's not bad.
lizReilly
Drongo
The Drongo sauntered into town,
Been eating feral chook,
His dog was in the plurry pound,
Drongo gave up a frowning look.
The Drongo was a handsome lad,
So his momma thought,
The shielas thought him kinda sad,
An teased him for some sport .
Ol Drongo got on his goat,
The Police thought he was riding,
Jailed another mate, the actual goat,
Drongo surely law abiding.
Perhaps: a Drongo.
30-july-11
We formed a special bond in school,
over seventy years ago.
It started on the day we met,
and time has helped it grow.
No one, could ever take his place.
Frank is like my brother.
During all life's ups and downs,
we always count on one another.
Our many years of memories,
will never fade away.
Our dreams, and recollections,
aren't lost in yesterday.
When one of us is hurting,
we both feel the pain!
That's how really close we are!
Why it's so, we can't explain!
He was best man at my wedding,
Godfather, to my son.
My children call him "Uncle".
To them, he's number one!
Frankie never married,
which I feel is kinda sad!
Two years ago, he moved down South,
cause his health was turning bad!
Frankie didn't want to go,
but the Doctor did suggest.
He came, and asked me what I thought.
I told him, it was best!
It hurts not having Frank around,
but his health is on the mend.
That's the most important thing,
cause Frank is my best friend!
I'm his Kindred Spirit,
and certainly, Frank is mine!
Although we're not together,
we keep in touch on-line!
He's my favorite Hero! Love ya Frank!
Ralph Taylor
Contest: Holding out for a Hero
I'm lookin' for somethin'
To make me feel better.
I'm kinda sad, maybe blue,
And most of it's because of you!
Gonna shop til I drop
Courtesey of you.
Then head to the bar
And have me a few.
I might throw a pity party,
even dance on the bar.
You're not invited,
And I'm keepin' the car.
Gonna shop til I drop
Courtesey of you
Then head to the bar
and have me a few.
Bartender, can I call a cab?
Can I leave my car here?
I'm all partied out,
and had too many beers!
I'm standing at the door
143 Broken Road on the outskirts of town.
My family home where my mom lives now.
I knock and knock some more.
I hear the door open,
And I fall to the floor!
She laughs as she pulls me in.
It's nice to be on this couch again.
In no time at all
The sun will beat down.
Last night I had a ball,
Now Im wearin' a frown
Sopped til I dropped
Courtesey of you.
Then I went to the bar
and had me a bunch!
Your visa's maxed out
And your car's at the bar.
There's the phone.
Is it you or did I give that bartender my number
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