True Friends

True friends they are precious

that's why there are so few.

How many folks out there

will drop all just for you.

For the most part we're selfish

that's just how we are.

Our priorities are held close

seldom traveling very far.

But once in a while

one may come along.

Open your eyes and your heart

they'll emerge from the throng.

So if you're lucky to find one

you should count yourself blessed.

For the bond you will find there

will survive any test..

A New Dawn

A new dawn breaks,

over the rich and the poor,

in this land we wake to it's call.

Though many it seems,

think it's only for them,

this day has been given to all.

It should not matter,

the color or creed,

the gender or position in life.

For we all have the right,

to expect to be treated,

as our child, our husband or wife.

Yes the dawn brings to us,

a joyous new day,

one that offers a brand new chance.

The opportunity arrives,

for to start life anew,

whether at work, at home or romance.

It's not like this doesn't happen,

with each brand new day,

this really is not something new.

For life offers a new chance,

with each new dawn,

it's call is not just for me, it's for you.

So today, look around,

view the world with new eyes,

show respect, give each person their due.

You'll find your heart filled,

in a way you've not known,

while this dawn molds and reinvents you.

I'm Not Disabled

With the loss of an eye

comes a deep and dark sorrow.

The self pity you feel

doesn't leave by the morrow.

Feeling sorry for self

really does you no good,

it's not like your life's over

your loss is misunderstood.

There's a time of adjustment

that seems far too long,

such as depth perception

you're always an inch wrong.

Peripheral vision

is removed from one side

you bump into many things

that you come up beside.

But those things you don't see

aren't the things now that matter.

It's the things that you do see

you should keep on your platter.

When you still have one eye

you can see to your needs

you need not be held back

this disability misleads.

It gives you the chance

to accept and reflect

just how good that you have it

that your life's not been wrecked.

You can walk and still talk

you can drive and play ball

you can still watch your grandchildren

as they grow strong and tall.

You see, your life is not over

and there's no need to cry

you're not really disabled

it's all been a lie.

So now I sit thankful

for this lesson I've learned

seeing all of life's beauty

found every way that I turn.

Words Without Muse

When words go away

leaving you nothing to say

emptiness fills you.

Your life still goes on

as you're used as a pawn

yet nothing feels right.

So what can you do

when inspiration leaves you

it cannot be forced.

As I have tried here

to force these words without muse

my point is made clear.

And now here I sit

the emptiness has not left

my direction lost.

Rainy Day Golf

Once upon a day so dreary

I'm feelin' oh so tired an' weary.

It's been rainin' for three nights and days

keepin' me from golf an' play.

Don't know what tomorrow will bring

as I clean my clubs an' golfin' things.

The wife, I'm getting' on her last nerve

givin' help she don't want but does deserve.

Now don't get me wrong, we got lotsa love

but when I'm hangin' round like this she needs help from above.

She says take off get outta the way

go find a game in the rain you can play.

But it's golf that I love, you all know about that

so I take the umbrella and find that rain hat.

Then I take off to play knowin' full well I'll get wet

but it's better'n argue'n yep now that's a good bet.

With a nose that starts drippin' an' shoes that are soaked

I'm playin' my golf, oh man am I stoked.

Got no care in the world today about score

an' with nobody else out here won't have to yell fore.

So I finish my round and I had some great fun

it's my wife I should thank as this day's a homerun.

Golf In The Fall

When living up north

and golf is your game

when fall comes about

nothing at all seems the same.

The trees change their colors

they're a site to be seen

the beauty you witness

is almost obscene.

But we have a real drawback

to golf in the fall

it's the leaves on the fairways

that are hiding your ball.

The ball seems to vanish

even with a straight shot

making the search last for hours

leaving you quite distraught.

Now wait, there is more

if you do reach the green

the leaves they are there too

it's a terrible scene.

You can't putt the ball

without a yard rake

at the end of the round

your score is a fake.

But none of this matters

whether the leaves or the wind

you're still plying golf

don't go feeling chagrined.

The Cost of Freedom

When freedom is obtained through struggle,

the cost that is paid is death.

That cost is most oft paid by soldiers,

expelling their very last breath.

For you and me and our children,

they go to war and they fight.

So we can here enjoy freedom,

protecting all our rights.

The right to worship as we wish,

the right to speak our mind.

The right to report on our government,

when we feel so inclined.

What kind of people do love us so,

that they will give for us their lives.

Fighting and dying for you and me,

insuring America survives.

They're patriots the lot of them,

sons and daughters,

brothers and sisters,

husbands and wives.

They're giving it all just to keep us safe,

our country and all of our families.

So hold freedom dear and all who have fought,

remembering all of the casualties.

So stop for a moment remembering those dead,

as you're warm and safe by the hearth.

Considering what freedom has cost us,

To you what is freedom's worth?