Long Go along for the ride Poems

Daddy, Where Do Unicorns Come From

Well son...

It all began in Fairyland
In the lab of the mystical toads
As trash throughout the land had gotten way out of hand
Along side of the pixie dust roads

The system they had wasn't working
Leaving empty all the garbage cans
And everyone of the Fairies backs were hurting 
Bending over picking all of the trash

In an off the wall guess Teddy Toad thought of this
Something the Fairies all liked
A horn on a horse as a matter of course
Then the trash men could go along for the ride

So they took a horse and Duct taped a horn
Cause we all know Duct tape works wonders
But it never fit right in its slip and its slide
In the taping of over and under

Science soon prevailed in the cell from the horn of a cow
Mixing it up with one from a horse
Purely by accident they just happened to chance
Upon what is now the Unicorn

Who's very first job was giving litter a nod
In helping to keep the streets clean
But before too long the Unicorn evolved
In the preforming of different activities 

From the up turn of nose in sneezing rainbows
In the prettiest of sunny weather
To giving kids rides as they grew wings to fly
The ones mixed with birds of a feather 

Or the burping of clouds when they opened their mouths
That only know how to rain Skittles 
That sometimes floods the streets in candy knee deep
Running sugar sweet straight down the middle

So if you're ever confused on how Unicorns were first used
Or had any doubt to how they came about
You can set your mind at ease
You now know they were created because Fairies all hated
Bending over picking trash off the streets

Goodnight son, sweet dreams...

End of Summer

The warm Summer evenings, filled with bugs galore
Keeps my apathy towards these days, to never implore

Though you can sit without a coat on, sit with warmth
I dislike the heat of the day, I miss the cool to come forth

I want October to be a year-round treat, something to enjoy
But it doesn’t seem to be that way, Summer brings its ploy

To hurt my skin with sweat, a never-ending heartache
I hate the evening’s heat, which brings me a headache

I look forward to the Fall, when no more heat beams down
I just know it will soon be coming, it is well known

That Summer only can last so long, the baking will subside
Then I will see pleasant days, and I’ll go along for the ride

Simply stating it easily, I will not be coerced into Summer’s folly
Of dominating green and color, where many are quite jolly

I will always be a fan, of the Autumn cool and soft breezes
Where you want to elicit a jacket, or come across some sneezes

Many don’t like the Fall as it brings Winter along too
But it’s better than the heat of the Summer, all air hurting you

Now I know the hotness of the Summer is nearing the end
And Autumn is coming, quickly, right around the bend

So, bring me a smile, all about the length of a strong mile
And I will bring to you the best time of the year worth while

The crisp air of the mornings, the months of the Fall
Great weather all around, perfect days for just about all

I sing a song along with joy, that Autumn is nearing to be
A place to call home for love, a place living in real beauty

Russell Sivey

These Walls

I spent my entire life
Building these walls
Hiding among the shadows
So that I couldn't fall

Feelings I cast out
Independence then over shadows
Humor I tend to use
To fight my toughest battles

Not looking for love
Trying to keep flying solo
Keeping my emotions at bay
Tending to keep myself hollow

Then you caught me off guard
There was awkwardness at first
But as the days moved on
I began to feel the thirst 

The thirst of your love
Your kind and gentle touch
I began to show my feelings 
And at first  it was just to much

The walls I feel are breaking
My heart is fully exposed
An award sir you should receive
Because no other person has known

Its only been a short while
But I hope this lasts forever
I'm trusting you with this gift
I'd say your rather clever 

So please don't take advantage 
I'm starting to stand tall 
I love you babe with all my heart
Your the only one to break my wall

I finally see the light again 
Feeling blessed in each and every 
way
Thank you for for coming into my 
life
I really hope you decide to stay

So bring on the future 
Joys, fights, laughter, and tears
Because I know we can conquer 
Relationships I no longer fear

I hope this stays strong 
Lets go along for the ride
I look forward to what may come
Cause I know you will always be by 
my side

Narrow Ride

I don't care if You forgive me or not
As far as I am concerned
I haven't done anything wrong
If You can't take the truth
Then You are a liar
Doesn't matter anyway
I am tired of all this bull s
I am going to just do what I want
If you like it then go along for the ride
If not tough
You are too much
And I ain't going to deal with You
Go find someone who has the time
I shouldn't be worried about what You think 
Every second of my life
I think I care enough for a life time
It's time I don't care
It's time that I make mistakes
And be just fine with it 
I don't need You to correct me
And tell me what I did wrong
I don't give a hoot
Life doesn't fall down
I shouldn't fall down either
So make it or break it
It's Your choice
Whether to join the team
Or stay on the sideline
Who needs You anyway?
I am tired
Go on 
Preach to the choir
This girl is going to the fire
And see if it burns me
I think it's better than nothing
Because that's where I am at with You
A big nothing
Can't do nothing
Can't say nothing
Can't be nothing
Can't have nothing
Everything is a big zero
Because You don't allow nothing
What is that life to live?
You said it is a narrow way
But that doesn't even fit me
So go on alone
I am catching the next ride
Whatever

Along For the Ride

As I sit down to write my thoughts scatter.
What was important today doesn’t matter.
I spend all this time trying to find the right thing,
Outside my window I hear the birds sing.

I think of my purpose and where I shall go.
I planted some seeds in hope they will grow.
The sun hits the horizon and puts on a show.
Outside my window there’s much I don’t know.

I get up and get myself dressed.
Sometimes life is a constant test.
All I can do is to give it my best.
Things I can’t change I put to rest.

I write back to some friends their words make me smile.
Their words have beauty and grace and teach me of style.
I feel quite fortunate to have all of them around.
My heads in the clouds my feet on the ground.

I go outside to see what’s going on
The world looks the same though some pieces are gone.
I jump into my car and drive into the sun
My eyes shall see all that is to become.

I know that it’s early but no one’s around.
I listen but I seem to make the only sound.
Where once I was lost I seem to be found.
I haven’t a clue to where I am bound.

Life flies by and appears as a blur.
I take it all in even though I’m not sure.
It doesn’t really matter with hope at my side,
I just sit back and go along for the ride…

Stawberry Fields

As I sit here to write at Strawberry Fields
The peace in my heart starts to feel real
The world and the noise seem to vanish away
The clouds start to part as I feel the sun’s rays.

I think of imagining a world with no fear
For a brief moment I just shed a tear
I was just brought up that men don’t cry
When you don’t feel the hurt, you begin to die.

What would happen if we could all get along?
With peace in our hearts love would grow strong
Put down our differences and see what is the same
Get off the sidelines and simply return to the game.

Hope and Faith collide tearing us apart
Take a look inside, feel it with your heart
Change is hard but the alternative is worse
Tine to change the rules and set another course.

I remember why I come here it fills me with hope
As the carrot  dangles before us, hanging from a rope
The choices that we make shall determine who we are
Maybe the distance to a better world is never too far.

Everyone must answer to the voice they hear inside
You can’t just jump onboard to go along for the ride
Freedom and peace come with a pretty hefty price
The opportunity is before us, you just need to grab a slice.

Progress Vs Congress

"Progress vs Congress"
by:  Eric L. Boddie

I was driving along
Only able to hear my own voice
And I got a seat belt ticket
What happened to my freedom of choice

This is the greatest nation
And just for the sake of my rights
More than blood has been shed
And that alone puts me in the fight

But not the way you think
Because I AM, the REAL NUMBER EIGHT
And in this land, I CHOSE HIM FREELY
That is why America is great

He Gave me the right to choose
And America made it a law
But they see Him as money
America's greatest flaw

But what keeps this nation running
Is far more valuable than wealth
It is the secret of America
Each generation will lead itself

No matter the destination
The people will decide
Now, that's not always the case
But we still go along for the ride

Because we Live by the principles
For which so many have died and fought
But is it worth the cost of Life
When elections can be bought

Empowering leaders without direction
Some of which are not fit to follow
America has changed through many years of yesterday
I wonder how it will be in those of tomorrow

Can You See My Soul Drifting

can you see my soul drifting
please kiss my thumb back into place
you are like a dream come true out of nowhere from somewhere important
you bet i would like to go along for the ride
the enticing invitation in your welcoming brown eyes is sooooo refreshingly serene

can you see my soul drifting
please massage my brain back to its previous position of sanity
you are like a mystic mystery delivered from the depths of Heaven where only Golden Blessings dwell
you bet i would like to be saved by you
the warmth of just the tip of your generosity is just enough for me to dive in further for a better view

can you see my soul drifting
please comfort the central climax of my ******** and gently lead me home
you are like fruitful side of cupid with a smile like am optimistic arrow aimed straight at my heart
you bet i would treasure being unconditionally loved by you
the tantalizing thrill of your personality and character is so unexpected and in reality....just what i need....

why am i feeling this way
why do i say what i say
do what i do
fully knowing what will become of it at the end of the day
why do people play the games that they play
so unpredictable and not sincere in their ways
tricky tricky flaky and finicky
wishy washy and twisted as it is
i continue to ask for more
blaming myself for allowing to be played with like a toy
boys will be boys
step on you, piss and - on your feelings
and have the audacity to say they had good intentions
my eyes see and my ears listen
i am wise to the lies they be spitting
been through it many a time
know the game and how to play
so why is it i refuse to throw my cards in and walk away
attracted to the drama and suspense
ignoring my gut intuition and common sense
i go along for the ride without strapping myself in
repeatedly again and again
so i ask the question that keeps reappearing
"why am i feeling this way"
stuck between a rock and a hard place
confused when i know what decision to make

Stride

There were the beginning of things I never knew
But the ending of things to somehow take in stride
How do one deal with circumstance when it's all but new?
Did we not pretend we already know to go along for the ride?

Do we fall into place when we begin to know?
Do we stir or steer away by a predicted outcome?
Always a shame to always learn not to show...
The simple truth of any matter we try so hard to outrun

I have tried so damn hard to be honest
Yet of truth do humanity always otherwise prefer
Is that reason why amongst is easy to be the loneliest?
When a limited self we ignore to unlimitedly alter

Do you know what it all means?
It means the older we get, its stubbornness we endear
Where life never is enough for prints...
Have we even a organizable truth for even a peer?

How did it all begin... if I knew...
I have a life I know to go along with the ride
There were the beginning of things that comes so new
With never the ending to come in stride...