Just shooting the poop with Lori |
He travels the world on the backs of others Insignificant in his stature and size His journey carries no mission Randomly roaming at the will of his host Sated enough to never question his trek Life is an open adventure without worry If the excitement of his dusty trail dulls Another bus awaits to grant passage With a furry friend to carry him home Ah the wonderful life of a flea |
The Bridge A rickety wooden path of someone else’s making Swings lazily in the breeze over the rivers edge Buried in the hillside, a pulpit with views breathtaking Inconsequential by design, camoflauged by God’s scenery Conveyor of souls, hearts, and time, a melancholy ledge Blended amidst the earthen sod, hidden in nature’s greenery Stands the proverbial bridge, gateway to destinies beyond Haven of all the heart’s desires, the lyrical voice of happiness Life’s aqueduct, where never-ending dreams are spawned Hope blooms hardy, and aspirations of youth are ravenous Passageway of mythical tales, and fabled childhood yarns Bridgeway to untrue castles, realm where reality seldom lingers Skip the cobbled walkway of unicorns, and the prince of charms Instead build the bridge of personal horizons, erect it sturdy and strong Allow for a bit of fantasy to dwell, but give vision to the path ahead We are the builders of our own bridge, where joy will find its own song What lies beyond is of our making, and youthful dreams are all but fed Through strength, character, and commitment, our sturdy bridge is built A bridge built upon faith, family, and love, stretches long and wide Assemble the rugged footholds, where hope is painted in golden gilt The bridge calls us all by name, follow the path with courage as guide |
The Lantern Bear witness to the lantern’s flame, the beacon shall trumpet all by name Kindred spirits shall be ignited, humanities torch shall be lighted Of heart and soul, this radiant beacon, shall cause all hatred to weaken Fueled by compassion and wisdom, the lighted orb seeks new vision A glowing path of calm and reason, mankind’s united joyful season Many voices lifted in harmony, kinship, the tool of golden armory Of mind and spirit we all are one, the lantern shines for everyone Vigilant is the cause illuminated, for all racism to be eliminated Where darkness once resided, with lantern’s glow tranquility ignited Guiding light to lands so cherished, love and hope shall ever flourish Of all the stars in the heavens, compassion and truth the greatest of weapons This Lantern’s embers, bold and bright, shall cast indifference aside Kindled hearts shall blaze again, resilient flame of kindness reigns Empathy, the resounding song shall serenade, as we celebrate a better fate Benevolence and charity so embraced, tolerance and mercy by lantern graced May the flame of dignity and respect, be the goodness and light we reflect Bear witness to the lantern’s flame, the beacon shall trumpet all by name |