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My husband had a great idea.
Let’s build a lake in the middle of my woods.
No, I screamed, I begged, I yelled.
For I did not want any of my oaks or maples felled.
I was talked into a lake, with the promise of cool
Water to swim, and maybe a natural spring or two.
It happened in the month of June,
A Grand Canyon hole in the middle of my woods.
I could not believe how cavernous and
Intensely clay-like that crater was.
I had never seen anything so gigantic
A Pentagon spaceship would have left more trees.
I figured it would take sixteen years to fill
In order to grow up and become a real live lake.
It took four weeks of constant rain. Less than a month.
I was swimming in it and it had two natural springs.
I think of it fondly, and my paddle boat and my bass boat too.
A wonderful couple of years I had on that lake,
Swimming with dogs, getting bitten gently by fish,
My own nirvana, when the cool water hit my flesh in the morning.
Written 3-23-2019
Contest: Intensity
Sponsor: Julia Ward
butterflies hover
because they can't crawl ~ but one
was trying to crawl
but it did not let it crawl
not let a butterfly crawl
what monstrosity
to let a fragile wee thing
not to crawl
we'll call animal control
and see what they have to say
they'll probably ask
to have 'um locked and put
away for sometime
but strike of the final blow
was the coup de grace~it's dead
a death for a death
but sir, it's just an insect
not a real person
where's the compassion I heard
all murderers in my book
so he'll get away
with the crime he committed
no body no crime
that's the way cookies crumble
I'll take you to the body
of a butterfly
it's not animal control
but men with the nets
but those guys they euthanize
not lock up that murderer
its a pussy cat
if you want to put a name
on that killer's face
it's Jeffrey Dahlmer or the
Zodiac killer so there
“When love sent a baby on that silent night, there was hope to save us, a plan to make things right” ~ poet
Just a child, I surely didn’t see
The reason for such amazing whimsy
When my Mom decorated, decked the halls
With her shining tinsel, glistening balls
I felt so stirred, like Christmas time
The joy must be singing in a rhyme
About the wonder, peace and love
Sent to all of us, from heaven above
Just a child, I did not understand
The wonderous day, so very grand
But I know, without a single doubt
He’s living inside my heart, so I cry out
It’s Christmas time, Jesus’ love glows
Sent down to all of us – His love flows
Revealing the music of His grace
I’ll forever be nestled in His embrace
Just a child, on this Christmas Eve
The joy inside – you’d not believe
Jesus is the light, reflecting peace
He’s the answer, a love that won’t cease
Jesus is the miracle of a virgin birth
He is the love that came to earth
While Christmas is the time to celebrate
I know the One who will always create…
A Christmas night filled with hope
Christmas that tells us all we can cope
Christmas is alive inside my soul
I know the One who makes me whole
Christmas is the season for giving back
A prayer, praise for Him who doesn’t lack
He is the reason that I feel such delight
For the joy, the carols, everything that’s right
Christmas is in the air, writing praise
For the One who inspires – He will amaze
He’s blessed my life with a gentle grace
And I’ll never forget – I’ll soon see His face
When I meet Him in heaven, that fine day
I know for certain – Here is what I’ll say…
“Thank You, Jesus, for the love and grace…
But especially for bringing me to this place”
Heaven waits and Christmas can never tell
What it means to me, who was saved from hell
Christmas is the day when I finally say
Thank You, Lord, for making a way
Thank You, Jesus, for showing me such love
You’re the reason I sing to heaven above
About this season, when we celebrate Your birth
The beautiful peace that God brought to earth!
The storms are raging on the rollin' sea, and on the highway of regret
Yes, I played around, was unfaithful to you, I'd change it all you bet.
I truly loved you with all my heart, but I tried to act all cool
I'd stay out partying all night long and now realise I was just a fool.
I'd get in, go straight to bed and stay in there till noon
You'd come in from work as I was going out and I'd say "I'll see you soon"
I went to a seedy club one night, when I should have been home in bed
Your sister tracked me down that night, I'll never forget what she said.
"Susan has taken an overdose and she's been rushed to A and E"
Those words were like an electric shock and it was all because of me
We finally got to the hospital and I was in such a terrible state.
All your family were there crying by your bed and I knew we were too late.
Your dad said "John you're not welcome here and its best that you leave,
Please don't come to her funeral and find somewhere else to grieve".
I went back to our empty house and I just broke down and cried
And it hit me that the way that I'd treated you is the reason why you died.
I spiralled downhill very fast and quickly turned to drink
My mind was in a turmoil; I couldn't focus to even think
I lost our house and all my friends and I was sleeping rough
I wanted to end my useless life because I'd had enough.
Folk at a local church took pity on me and slowly I got well
I found some purpose with my life and escaped my living hell
I still have some bad days though and I know I'm not there yet
And on those bad days I slowly walk on that highway of regret.
Written February 12th 2020.
For Poetic lines 3 - love Songs Poetry Contest.
Sponsored By Silent One.
The first line of this poem-The storms are raging on the rollin' sea and on the highway of regret is from the song- Make you feel my love and the credit goes to the writer of the song- Bob Dylan ).
It was November first, Hedgehog Grandpa’s birthday.
"We’ve got to be going!" Mom was yelling that day.
The one that was keeping us back was brother Gay.
A slow poke again, on that cool Saturday.
"I am leaving now." The voice was loud, from Dad.
"I am right behind you!" I yelled. My name is Thad.
My mother was holding a gift, so that is rad.
Because it is the birthday of H.G., our granddad.
As we headed down to Gramp’s tree, Gay caught up.
He had six excuses, most of them about having to sup.
He was still carrying a bit of toast and a coffee cup.
"When we get there," Dad said “You had better shape up!”
Grandpa came to the door and yelled “I’ll be!”
If anyone acted surprised ever, it was certainly he.
We do this every year, but still this pleased thee.
“Happy birthday!” I yelled to Grandpa. He said "You surprised me!"
Mama that black dot
You so lovingly put
On my forehead as a child
Will it protect me mama?
From all the evil eyes!
Is it the first dot of life
That joins all the others
To make sense of life mama
When I see all of this strife!
As I join my thoughts and feelings
A dot I make to stare at on paper
As words pour out, blotting ink
The dots were blurred mama
Till they took hold of my feelings
Like those far away street lights
Till I look closer, suddenly
A shape comes into focus
Those tiny dots standing in a line!
And on that line my feelings stumble
Falling over each other, words tumble
My pen arranging them on a line
As I put your black dot mama
At the end of the line, a full stop!
That’s firmly ends a thought
And allows another to trudge in
Joining dots were never easy mama
Until I learnt to colour the shape within!
10.12.22
Please don't screw this one up! Im sorry, Not another wor-Shut the whole up! I'm tired that of all the you say! I am not sorry, for the kindness and for the reflections, I have no one and nothing yes yes you tell me every day we all the world is ending but it's not its America with a lot of bots! Too much A.I and not enough love we get it, the day you have is only the day on your heart ! Some hurts and the world sit's there sipping their tea, That's ok you're drowning in open sea's but people are concerned with the people over sea's that have volunteered to be the eyes and ear's of the war that never cease to feel the hope they decided to give up in order to be seen as a hero or who have fallen prey to the lies that come for the ones controlling the pleads that have said on repeat.
The only problem is the invisible pain that is never treated, You take the tools given to you or thrown at you and make them into skill's or lessons, So tell me all the that's going wrong, tell me all the that I'm doing wrong! Point them out and shine your light, I hear that laughter and i see the stares, But i see the confusion in the eye's of those who don't get the joke. Go ahead and put my tears in your glass and make my life your entertaining for you, I wont choke on stage, I've been in this show for year, Not drama or sadness, Just me enjoying the view, Why are we sitting here? Because it's silent, Oh yeah this is a peaceful place. But this is an odd place, What's that noise? Why, that's our ride, Oh no need to get up. Just sit here with me and take this tea, This track it's beautiful, The sun just setting and you can hear the horn's. Oh no I laced that tea you couldn't move if you wanted to. What's that look for? Oh you thought the train was meant for us!? Oh no, this track as been abandoned for years..
Anyone can be here and enjoy the view, So lets chill, How can life just not get to you?. It's easy when you have been unmothered, unwanted, and unknown, Well you become numb and just not able to react in time for things after years of living you feel the pain of nothing, you stand on that edge of deep space and never think to jump but you just breath and just lay down. Because a bee can sting when you move, But when you stand still the unknown becomes unbothered.
You’re a whisper of gentle, soft as light
Playing on the shadows,
Blessing the darkest night –
Remembering the beautiful on the winds
When my heart blamed you
For the melancholic it finds…
You’re a song of hope in my prayer
Breaking through the silence,
Melodies come to prepare –
My heart and soul, my spirit’s knowing
When I love, you are the vitality
Coloring my life in love’s flowing…
You’re the moment before the storm
When a quiet sigh bleeds calm,
Changing lives, here to transform –
Making my heart feel like it knows
All the joy, the love and peace
In each sun, as each star glows….
You’re the reason that I believe
In the wonder of One who came
On that first Christmas Eve –
To bless our souls with lasting grace
Assuring us of forever with God
Where we’ll live to see His face…
You’re the mother that I can say
Is more than just a mom –
Because you taught me to pray
I know what it means to truly love
I know what it is to live for God
Eager for my home, in heaven above!
You’re the mom who taught me that belief
Would silence all my fears
Restore my heart and bring relief –
So wherever I go, I can honestly say
There is hope, faith and love
That was sent so my heart will never stray…
Thank you, Mom… for showing me
Through your own living
That because of Him, I’m truly free –
And I’ll always be content,
Full of appreciation –
Because I know Him who was sent….
To bring hope to a world He created –
To bring faith to a heart who was insecure
To bring love to a soul who is elated –
To know this Jesus who came to save,
The One whose love is real,
The answer whose heart forgave!
Merry Christmas on this special day
Never forget to kneel and pray
Because this hope is the only way!
Thank you, Mom – I will always say…
You’re a light and come what may,
We’ll forever celebrate Jesus’ birthday!
Last Time
Those little arms reached up to be held
Last time a friendship felt a strong weld
A last glance, a laugh with a precious loved one
A last time, "Not now." to play catch with a son.
That hug to a sister, waves as we drove 'way
A last sunset, of gold, on that last dying day
And what would we swear if we knew that last hope
That was met with a "Not now" was only a "Nope!"
To forever, and ever, with no turning back
A memory vanquished of song on life's track.
Family, neighbors, comrades or friend
That chance for a 'Do lunch sometime!" has an end.
The world is filled with noise and the climb
And solitaire games, and the wasting of time
The moments are passing, they're passing away
Carpe diem, oh, my heart, seize the day <3
Copyright © BJ Legros Kelley | Year Posted 2023
Sleep deprived,
Feeling all the raindrops set off by the slightest
Welcome to bad weather
This thing called my life
Never been one to contemplate suicide
But damn if it doesnt feel like i live a lie
Let me tell you a story
One supposed to come with glory
But inside me is this....hall of stories
That echoes with pain
An existence of mine caught blain
I try to play it off
Some think i stole this identity
But i myself found mine stolen on that day
It was awesome...
But now my failure in everything
seems to wash that away
Cant walk on water
Can't heal the blind
This life does not feel like mine
Im beginning to loathe it
Hate it
Because you would think all my attempts wouldnt be in vain
No matter how much strength i gain
It feels like its never enough
Because after all you cant force love
Another depressed left hander maybe..
Like Kurt cobain with courtney love
Trapped inside a hell of my own failure
Stuck in this dungeons layer
The more i hide it the more it screams inside bit by bit
Inner strength falters
Feeling weary now, cant fight it
Tears of fire burn inside my souls eyes hot and wet
If this is the end of days then maybe im meant to feel nothing but pain....
I dont deny emptiness is filling me
A king without a throne
Or one to share my name
Story of the century
Burried with the height of my adventure
That i guess ended long ago just the same
With the other me's death and descent into hell
Here those 3 days are stretched maybe
Please somene set an alarm for me to hear
Chime the bell
Im dying slowly if you cant tell
Please someone
Wake me from my prison cell
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