The One Hundred Sixty Third, June 11, 2011

it is not easy to be profound
at the drop of a figurative hat

it is not easy to find creativity
with the turning of each stone

it is not easy to express unique
day after day after day after day

I know this very well indeed
because I cannot do it very well

perseverance and dedication
rising to my personal challenge

growing more within myself
finding my limits and pushing

extending my boundaries
finding new wonders beyond

becoming a bit more each time
is an educational experience

it is also rather tiring... nap time

The One Hundred Sixty Second, June 10, 2011

the road has continued on
up some long twisting hills
through some dark valleys
heavy cold rains have fallen

I have not

dreams have faded before me
hopes have turned into mists
tattered by life's harsh storms
have been scattered by the winds

I have not

the road continues to reach out
still only one step at a time
still only one direction to take
always forward into the unknown

I continue my journey

The One Hundred Sixty First, June 9, 2011

today the well seems to be dry
nothing more coming up now
the old bucket looks so empty
can't even hear Timmy yell

only a breeze rustling grass
a few loud birds chirping too
no calls for help echoing up
not even that yapping Lassie

guess I will go back home
without tapping the well
open my dear fridge instead
and drink a nice cold beer

never liked that old well anyway...

The One Hundred Sixtieth, June 8, 2011

I am sorry to say
I don't understand
explain if you can
how is it a good thing?

you feel government
should be run how?
like a business, you say
interesting concept

may I ask a question?
as you look around you
and see your neighbors
please think long on this:

do you really like the way businesses treat their employees????

The One Hundred Fifty Ninth, June 7, 2011

yes, I heard what you said

I just did not respond to it

it begs I ask the question

did you hear what you said?

The One Hundred Fifty Eighth, June 06, 2011

you know... life happens
sometimes its a good thing
other times not so much
but yet it keeps happening
sometimes everything is clear
other times you just can't see
prepared for it or not
it is there until it isn't
thats what makes us real confused

The One Hundred Fifty Seventh, June 5, 2011

my back hurts

my feet hurt

I have a sunburn

I feel wonderful

stiff muscles 

stiff joints 

too tired

feeling energized

tears of sadness

tears of loss

tears of joy

I love Relay!

Thanks to the team for another great year!

Thanks to the city of Troy for hosting us again!

Thanks to the committee for the hard work!

Most of all, thanks to those that gave; time, money, prayers and support!

The One Hundred Fifty Sixth, June 4, 2011

some days hold more meaning
as a collection of events come
call it alignment of the stars
or simply a good day to happen

this date is one of those to me
holding several keys of my past
that are important to only myself
providing my private little smile

so if you see a twitch of my lip
a small curling up at the corners
and you wonder at my thoughts
keep wondering, I'll not share

today I walk with my memories
some happy others not so much
but each a part of my life now
all precious for me on this day

I leave you now with this thought
nothing should be more important
than living the life you are given
as completely as each day permits

make each day a fond memory
worthy of personal small smiles
remembering to be true always
to the person you are inside... and smile!

The One Hundred Fifty Fifth, June 3, 2011

dedication to a cause
calling the spirit on
it is time to stand up
this is a call to arms

we forget our pains
as they soon fade
we remember theirs
a pain that does not

for those that suffer
we suffer as well
without sacrifice
understanding fails

I pray to never know
I pray no more will
I pray this dies a death
worthy of its crimes

tomorrow I will walk
seeking to find a cure
for all those in need
may it ease their pain

This is why I Relay, family, friends, loved ones passed away, may their memory inspire me and keep me going until the cure is found.
DAMN YOU TO HELL CANCER!!!!!!

The One Hundred Fifty Fourth, June 2, 2011

my heart is warmed
because you are there
my days are brighter
for having you in them

there are no words
to describe properly
what friend means
when you are involved

you have my friendship
my love and affection
and my gratitude as well
for calling me your friend

The One Hundred Fifty Third, June 1, 2011

better living through chemistry
improving the world we live in
through one tiny pill at a time
happiness, thy color is ______

The One Hundred Fifty Second, May 31, 2011

oh the rambling drone
drawing my thoughts
leading them astray
kidnapping my reason

a wordless conversation
my ears stopped transfer
I hear nothing but a buzz
I fear my brain is melting

time passes like cold tar
I feel myself growing older
and still the noise remains
my mind has left me

and it isn't campaign seasons yet

The One Hundred Fifty First, May 30, 2011

remember them this day
giving thanks to them all
let none live yet forgotten
repay them their sacrifices

give back of your freedom
sacrifice of your time
reach out, say thank you
be worthy of their pains

remember that the fallen
are not only on the field
but fallen from society
homeless on the streets

tucked away in hospitals
carelessly overlooked
out of sight and mind
remember them as well

too all those that fought
not for rhetoric party lines
but for freedoms held dear
my gratitude is yours

may I always remember to say thanks

The One Hundred Fiftieth, May 29, 2011

roast the grains
crack the grains
soak the grains
drain the grains

heat the water
pour the water
stir the water
change the water

drain the wort
boil the wort
chill the wort
ferment the wort

enjoy the beer!

The One Hundred Forty Ninth, May 28, 2011

sleep, how cruel you are!
either too nice to end
or too hard to find
either way you torment

as for a lover long lost
I cry out for your embrace
desperate to hold you
as the day draws closed

elusive, temperamental
even evasive at times
yet I seek you daily
to ease my weariness

when at last I find you
you can be so gentle
soft and sweet comfort
bringing great happiness

you can be so cruel
with haunting visions
dancing in my mind
torturing for my sins

in the end casting me away
discarding me as spent
into the harsh coldness
of reality once more

I am addicted to you
though you spurn me so
leaving me confused
dazed, seeking clarity

I miss you too often
once you have left me
wishing only your return
but I must wait for you

I am helplessly yours
a toy for your whims
I feel shamed by my need
yet I will always return

sleep, how cruel you are!

The One Hundred Forty Eighth, May 27, 2011

I am lost once more
wandering aimlessly
seeking a hint of logic
seeing nothing close

too focused on today
to hold on to dreams
nothing else matters
instant gratification

feed the need of now
satisfy personal greed
only priority that counts
until it becomes too late

lost moments stay lost
hopes cast aside fade
tomorrow will come
and find us empty

but we had a good time today.....

The One Hundred Forty Seventh, May 26, 2011

I had a dream
a wonderful dream
everything made sense
then I woke up and was here

so much for that one

The One Hundred Forty Sixth, May 25, 2011

a kiss
gently falls upon my cheek
small chilled wet
a kiss from God
it touches the ground
a flower grows
it brushes a child's face
dancing in puddles begins
the gift of life
held in each drop
the world lives on
life continually renewed with
a kiss

The One Hundred Forty Fifth, May 24, 2011

have I told you lately 

I love and adore you

that you fill my life

with sweet happiness?

have I mentioned to you

the warmth I feel inside

each time you smile

or give me a big hug?

do you know inside

I think you are sweet

wanting to be beside you

and hold your hand?

did I tell you lately

that I am thrilled by you

and cannot imagine 

you not in my life?

Yes, but never often enough....

The One Hundred Forty Fourth, May 23, 2011

I strongly require a nap!
the secret to success
comes from being happy
and that comes from a nap

recharging the energies
clearing the cobwebs
reclaiming the peace
just what the day needs

do not tell the boss
maybe close my door
like my eyes are now
hope that I don't snore.