EyeLook4U Poetry (435)

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In years gone by people knew why
Men were men
And women were women

The compass point use to say Jesus saves
Now it's been thrown away
And no one wants to find it in the last of days

Now it's a text message race
A rocket ship to mars
And musicians are playing on thousand dollar guitars

Everyone wants to travel
And tomorrow is just come what may
They think the judge has lost his gavel in the last of days

Faster and faster that's the brand new way
If no one can slow down then no one can turn around
Spend and don't save day after day

Technology has become our new guide
The computer has no delays
Welcome aboard this last ride in the last of days

There once was an old man who lived a long life
I asked what his secret could be he answered polite
He said this answer might not sound so great
But pray you live a long life so you can out live the snakes

Snakes will bite you and train little snakes to do the same
And if you want to overcome the pain
Don't think about revenge or hate
But you've got to out live the snakes

Snakes judge you from your birth
They frown on how much they think you're worth
And smile when you gain a little weight
So be wise and exercise so you can out live the snakes

From writer to reader
How would I know what to say
I know you're looking for something
But how to be carried away

For I'm not talented
No major breakthrough words around the bend
From writer to reader
I'm only made of paper and pen

Perhaps I could slay a dragon
Or do you have a video game
I could travel out west in a covered wagon
But old tv shows tell me I should refrain

Who am I to take lessons
And study the art of it all
I'll just keep writing and guessing
I'm talking to more than just a wall

It's just a mediocre example
Could of had a much better end
From writer to reader
I'm only made of paper and pen

Have yourself a good day
May all your troubles be far away
May all your friends stop and say hello
May you find happiness wherever you go

See the gentle clouds passing by
They were made to be in a blue sky
Go for a walk in the warm sun
Yes you care about everyone

This is something good to pray
This could be everyday
Is amen what you want to say
Have yourself a good day

Spring sings a slow love song
There are blossoms on the trees
Oh my darling earth I love you like honey bees

Flowers are blooming
The grass is ready to mow
The love song of spring a waltz to dance away winter's snow

Eternal bliss is in the air
Tender green is a moment so rare
And the magic of butterflies is everywhere

Birds know the melody so just hum along
Sing in the key of love and you'll never get it wrong
Walk through april showers and your smile will go on and on

And when you go searching
There are wondrous things you will find
For the love song of spring has you and honey bees in mind

The wind blew a letter it landed in my hands
I'll tell you what it said though I don't understand
Just a few words sorry about your wait
I looked and looked but there was no reunion date

Suddenly it slipped through my fingers
The wind carried it far away
So I continued to walk along
It was in the evening of the day

When I made it home there on the front porch swing
Was it just an act of fate
It seemed to me the funniest thing
When I sat down to read sorry about your wait

Windows in a house and there's a view
I pace back and forth like a prisoner would do
How often I clean the window pane
Going round in circles my thoughts are all in vain

If the weather is good or bad or fair
It's something I cannot share
How much longer can this be
I'm all alone unless the sun brings my shadow to me

Time passes by if only I
Could make it stand still I could climb over the hill
But still there's no one to see
Unless the sun brings my shadow to me

Life's just an echo in my head
When there's a path from chair to bed
Another day to feel lonely
Unless the sun brings my shadow to mec

Who's to know I am here
Who's to know I am me
Who's to hear what I have to say
And who knew I was here yesterday

There's no one to look into my eyes
No female to say who I am
Am I just an ordinary guy
I've waited longer than mortals could stand

Who's to know I am wrong
Who's to say they disagree
Who's is near who is far away as time goes on
And who knew no one but me

He came into the world to be the way
And sometimes people thought he was hard to understand
But he kept pressing on day after day
He was not frightened by the sins of man

Salvation was even written on the bottom of his feet
For he walked everywhere
And when he sat down
The ground became his seat

His compassion became known as people were healed
Joy entered their hearts as they became filled
His holy presence was something to behold
And ever after his story would be told


So why did they mock and slap him he committed no crime
He kept silent trying to heal the blind
What did they say about him as they drove nails in his hands
He was not frightened by the sins of man

If I could start over and all my money became my own
I could move to Florida where the weather
Is warm for my soul
It's cold here in the mountains of Kentucky
Everyone else has moved away and I'm all alone

I need to be where flowers bloom forever
And the grass stays green beneath my feet
The weather there is always dependable
And if I could go it wouldn't take long
To get my things together

But uncle sam is the only rich uncle I got
The check he sends once a month isn't enough to move on
But thank you sam and I'm just thinking
Florida would be warm for my soul
And warm for my soul is something
That would really mean a lot

Pardon me I thought I knew your name
I guess I must be mistaken
But isn't that the same lovely dress I've seen once before
And the way that you walk I thought I was for sure

Those eyes of blue
How could I be so confused
The way your lips seem to pout
I just can't figure this out

And the way your hair
Falls off your shoulder
I don't mean to stare
Now all of a sudden it's turning colder

I guess there's no need to return
So I'll be on my way
Forget I looked concerned
There's nothing left to say

And as I'm standing at the door
I'm trapped by the pouring rain
I guess I must be mistaken
Pardon me I thought I knew your name