The Survey Man
He knocks on the door, rat a tat
I was fast asleep on the couch
Another knock, I yawn then stretch,
The postman? Perhaps. Trick or treat?
Not with it, I open the door
Just an inch, but dogs both escape
The man laughs, as I chase their tails
Evade me like a butterfly
I finally get them back in
The man clears his throat, “I’m sorry”
His grin not apologetic
A story to tell back office
“No bother” I wryly retort
“We love playing Tom and Jerry”
“What did you want?” This best be good
“Just a quick survey – have you pets?”
As an Englishman's home
is his castle,
I abide in my own abode
part and parcel,
but as I'm always being told,
by the trouble and strife
(Cockney for 'wife'),
how to behave
in my own house,
whenever the rules I waive,
I must ask, I have to say,
"Why am I not Lord
of all that which I survey?"
'Least likely' times three,
Putting me through difficulty
To persuade me to go away,
Axing with, "Have a nice day..."
So much for a 'Protection Plan'!
That maze through which no one can,
Defeat the 'Crooked Counterplan'!
The 'gods of profit' win again!
(sigh)
'Most likely' times three,
These "gods of profit' turn beastly,
And poison justice everywhere,
Until their profit becomes a snare!
Israel's leaders blind and dumb!
Their nation so far out of plumb.
God sent His prophet, Amos, to say,
Their 'profits' He would drain away!
Despising 'God's Truth' cannot win.
'His Truth' rises to win again.
Jesus Christ is His 'Point Man',
Look to His 'Protection Plan'!
For those of us who yearn to be free
Our last, best hope is Nikki Halley
Innocent memories
Was a first trial on the Minichu contest
Some queries
Date extended
Few more muses trickled in next
Splendid!
Bizarre
drew out the best
Par!
Innocent memories
Few more muses trickled in next
Par!
3.10.2020
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Survey Of A Happy
life.
The question I was
asking:
The couple answered;
it's Good-Flavorful
and lasting.
It is fun and
uplifting
it's giving and
sacrificing
It is easy to
Identify
if you know the
signs.
Reciprocating,unselfish
It is hushed kisses,
smooth caresses
gentle movements
that induce deep-
gutted moans
it is pillow talk
and long walks-
A blood rush to
cheeks.
it is rocking chairs
and wheel chairs
It's thanking
God for each other -
for the ability
to remain meek.
And for our,
grandchildren
adored.. seeing the
past presented in
the
presence of their
eyes.
Enduring and over-
looking each
failure.
Sharing of favorite
stories for the
Ump-tenth time.
The prayers,the joys
shared, produced the
unity that made
us strong. Strong
enough together to
withstand disasters.
Escaping cracks
and sink holes...
We who know,know
the value of
these...
Also we see the
importance of
laughter.
We knew how to live
-
we knew love then
and shall, in the
hereafter.!
I scanned all my shoes with my eyes
What I concluded was no big surprise
As I recall
It was me brought them all
They're all my favorites and they're all my size.
.
Fearsome feathered beauty hovers high,
Life long mate proudly drafting nigh.
what feeling did you get when the darkness came
what feeling did you get when you received your first check to claim
what feeling did you get when you knew someone who died
what feeling did you get when you were the reason someone cried
what feeling did get when you accomplished your long term goal
what feeling did you get when your companion crushed your soul
what feeling did you get when you experienced a perfect day
what feeling did you get when you didn’t have the words to say
what feeling did you get when you wrote a masterpiece
what feeling did you get when you when you realized there was no more peace
For those kind enough to participate, a silly survey I'll relate;
1)Your 10 favorite movies
2) the 3 funniest to you
3) the 3 saddest to you
4) the 3 weirdest
5) the 3 most profound to you
6) the 3 most repulsive to you
This could be interesting. I'll compile and publish results in a week,
regards, tom
What have you made of life?
What has life made of you?
That silver spoon you were born with,
Is it tarnished or good as new?
Did you use it to feed another,
Someone hungry and down and out?
Was the path you trod always level?
Did you ever know pain or doubt?
What has life made of you?
What have you made of life?
You were a have-not at your birth.
Was all the rest struggle and strife?
Did adversity harden or soften you?
Was your journey a sorrowful one,
Or filled with such loveliness and joy
You regret it will soon be done?
Have you been mostly friend or enemy?
Were you blessing or were you curse,
Or both, or neither? Because of you,
Is life better, the same, or worse?
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