We keep going back and forth in our minds
We tell ourselves we just need some time
The truth keeps staring us in the face
So we put up a hard fight to change our ways
What is it that we're afraid of losing
It's better if we let life do the choosing
Better safe than sorry is what most people say
Fighting because we don't want to regret it one day
We ignore the signs that screams it's time to let go
So we decide to take a break or to take things slow
It's hard to let go because of the fear of the unknown
Enduring each fight than the pain of being alone
Letting go would mean being alone with the memories
While asking ourselves why did we gave up so easily
Meditating over should of, could of, would of's
Not sure where holding on would have put us
We would eventually ruin ourselves keeping up this charade
So we need to let go and stop marching this parade.
How's your dear old ticker ticking
When's the last time you had it checked
If it's been a while then get right to it
Better safe than sorry by heck
Us old guys need to keep on top of it
Procrastination can be a deadly thing
Knew a man who's now six feet under
Thought life was just one happy fling
We're all here for just a short while
So be happy and smile as you proceed
Make sure you live your life to the fullest
As the years fly by at full speed
How's your dear old ticker ticking
Don't dare say 'I'm feeling pretty well'
You may be feeling fine one day
Then wham... it's the final bell!
Better safe than sorry, some claim it to be.
This gilded cage that can deceive.
Safe the woman held within, whom may never
spread her wings or sail in the wind.
The safety of this gilded cage hinders,
those scared or forced to stay.
A potential so great may never be known.
A life surrendered, for safety is unknown.
Be warned one and all,
Quija board is not a game,
Because it opens up a
dimensional gate.
Rules were made to be
broken,
fools would think its harmless,
It does not see colour,gender
or race,
Ignorant is not an excuse,
Arrogant are attracted like
flies,
Better be safe than sorry.
You might not be so lucky,
Remember this is not playing,
The proper word is
summoning.
From where they came and
whom,
You can never tell or have a
clue,
The unknown is within reach,
Only god can intervene,
If you believe in hidden
dangers,
too late when the price is
paid.
Close the city! Stop the cars!
Folks should stay inside
While the police determine where
The bomber chose to hide.
Shut the airport! Halt the trains!
Cancel all you’ve planned;
There’s a madman on the loose,
So all should understand.
If I lived near Boston, though,
I think I’d be annoyed.
All the day’s appointments
Would instead be null and void.
Better safe than sorry
Is what’s said while he is sought,
But patience must be wearing thin
Until this guy is caught.
How's your dear old ticker ticking
When's the last time you had it checked
If it's been a while then get right to it
Better safe than sorry by heck
Us old guys need to keep on top of it
Procrastination can be a deadly thing
Knew a man who's now six feet under
Thought life was just one big fling
We're all here for just a short time
So be happy and smile as you proceed
Make sure you live your life to the fullest
As the years fly by at full speed
How's your dear old ticker ticking
Don't dare say 'I'm feeling pretty well'
You may be feeling fine and dandy today
Then wham... it's the final bell!
© Jack Ellison 2012
It is almost that time,
the summer is disappearing in the skies.
Have to make sure I am able to educate,
teaching writing to the youth is how I elevate.
I have:
my lesson plan book,
a pretty business suit,
2 pens and a pencil,
a cup of coffee in hand,
Welcome Back to school letters,
a dry erase marker,
a pair of slippers (in case the heels hurt),
a pack of Tylenol (better safe than sorry)
and a heart full of standards that will not be lowered!
It is time to teach!!
Lessons Learned
Forgive but never forget,
Don't sweat the small stuff.
What goes around comes around,
Always think of the big picture.
Lessons Learned
Don't throw stones at glass houses,
The grass isn't always greener.
Appearances are not always what they seem,
A pretty smile is not a welcoming heart.
Lessons Learned
Appreciate the moment,
Love unconditionally.
A mother holds a family together,
Don't cut your nose despite your face.
Lessons Learned
Strength comes from within,
Hard work pays off.
With patience comes maturity,
Never give up.
Lessons Learned
Hatred can eat your soul,
An apple does not fall far from a tree.
A happy wife brings a happy life,
Better safe than sorry.
Mistakes are Lessons Learned.
After the ware house we decided to
seperate for a week or two
I grabbed a brew down on Girard
avenue
thats right where you can still see
the ghost tormenting all but the so-called
sinners.
My trip out of town will be a different
kind of assembly, a couple of sharp shooters
we found dabbling at the range
we pay them to watch our back from the
roof as I make my transaction.
Sorry the stun guns retired for now
may not even have to use these ones I got
Better safe than sorry.
I love Tiffany but their not in season
right now
not like gold or rear coins
not like some rear dinosaur bones off
the coast of Australia.
I f I could find that rear specie I'd
retire as young as I am and move to England.
To Be Continued....
Picture life in heaven
perhaps it's time to try
Better safe than sorry
And live with God,on high;
Picture all the people,
Loving day, by day
Picture there,a wedding
a supper with a feast
where the last is first
and the grandest is the least;
Picture all the people,
Loving day, by day
You may say I am dreaming
but I'm not the only one
I pray someday you'll join me
For I know,His will be done
Picture there a river
no curse,no day,no night
Eternally together
The Lord God gives us light;
Picture all the people,
Loving day, by day
You may say I am dreaming
but I'm not the only one
I pray someday you'll join me
For I know,His will be done
Melody ;Imagine by the Beatles
See more @ Rev 19:7-10 & 22:1-5
A stitch in time could save nine that makes sense
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, that’s recompense
By hook or by crook, by the skin of your teeth, as old as the hills
You’re as young as you feel; come what may, keep taking the pills
Don’t upset the applecart, many a true word said in jest
Cut off your nose to spite your face, a change is as good as a rest
Nothing is certain but death and taxes, on a wing and a prayer
Neither a borrower nor a lender be, let the buck stop here
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, diamonds are forever
Better being safe than sorry, better late than never
A riddle wrapped up in an enigma, you have been warned
Because hell hath no fury like a woman that’s been scorned
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