On The Fence

On The Fence

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 21, 2017

When you sit on the fence, you could fall either way

It might be tomorrow, or even today

Whichever way you fall, you'll do your best

Because inside of you, you have been blessed

With the experience you have, and all that was taught

Stored in your mind, made aware with a thought

Using the gift, that has made this you

You'll know exactly, what you should do

Look all around, what will this side of the fence bring

Greener grass, beautiful flowers, or almost anything

Sitting on a fence forever, won't bring you anywhere

Only when you know what to do, will you be aware

While you sit on the fence, take time to see

Look all around, and find out who you will be

Review each side of the fence, which side will you choose

No matter your choice, there is nothing to lose

The side that you pick, you'll make the best of

You'll do even better, if you do it with love

When you sit on the fence, you could fall either way

But it's up to you, what you'll do with each day

Some people waste their days away wondering what to do. The

choices we make while sitting there can bring us far. There are

no wrong choices, just experiences that will help us grow. Through

those experiences, we learn and we grow to be who we want to be.

But we shouldn't stay too long on that fence. For our time here is

limited, and we must make the most of each moment.

Looking Back On The Year

Looking Back On The Year

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 21, 2017

Looking back on the year, as it ends

A new outlook on life, a new job, and new friends

Another brother left this world, in spirit he'll be

I'll cherish his life, and what he meant to me

Capturing another year of every beautiful scene

Creatures, events, clouds, and everything in between

A love that found me, is deeper than most

An adventure on Skype, which I'll raise a toast

The struggle goes on for a dear friend of mine

She gets through each day, without crossing the line

My health took a downfall, but I got it under control

Fear was upon me, but courage made me whole

Another great year spent at the U.P. State Fair

A great friend, a great concert, a great time we could share

A jigsaw puzzle to work on for Michael and me

Pieces fit together, with friendship as the key

A new year begins, while one year ends

I thank God for his guidance, and for having so many friends

As I end this poem, with thoughts passing through

I will say these words, “Happy New Year To You”

Each year of our life, is so very different from the one

before it. And each year that follows is so very unique.

Our lives change with each year. New friends, new

experiences, the unexpected, and so much more.

Sundog

Sundog

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 14, 2017

Sundog, a rainbow in the sky

Winter's beauty, seen to our eye

On the horizon, you just might see

Something magnificent, I'm sure you'll agree

Parhelion is another word to use

Sundog is the word I'd choose

Who would have thought, on a Winter's day

That we'd see a rainbow, so special in every way

Two sundogs make a halo, I bet that's a sight

I bet it shows up great, in the sun light

You don't often see it, but you never know

When a sundog will most likely show

Sundog? I wonder if it could bark

High above, while I walk through the park

Take another picture, to show your friends

Because it'll disappear, because that is how time ends

Sundog, a rainbow in the sky

Winter's beauty, seen to our eye

I saw a rainbow in the sky on one Winter's day.

I didn't realize it was called a sundog. I was

just happy to see, no matter what season it was.

Beauty is one thing I look for in many things.

Always Be You

Always Be You

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 14, 2017

Remember to always be you

Don't change, you need to be true

Your personality, is a special quality

Being you, is something to be

Follow the path, that always feels right

Don't take a wrong turn, where you'll have to fight

Ease through life, as only you can

Be the best you, whether woman or man

Believe what you do, experience it your own way

Live each time, as though it's your last day

Never let go, of the best quality you own

It makes the “You,” that you've always known

Don't let religion or politics, corrupt you in any way

Keep following your own path, in every day

If you change at all, gradual it should be

Ease into it, for that is the key

Sometimes it takes a lifetime to change

From where you started, the ending is strange

Strange that you are, totally different from the start

Yet maybe the change, taught you about your heart

Always be you! Follow your path, and change as

you grow. Grow from the changes. Learn from the

changes. Learn from life. Never let anyone tell you

that you should do something by forcing you. Search

within and if it feels right, do it. If it feels wrong, don't

do it. Your intuition, spirit, mind, and heart should know

when something isn't right. Use it, and always be you.

D.A.T.A.

D.A.T.A.

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 14, 2017

We are the Delta Area Transit Authority

We'll take you to where you want to be

Call us ahead, arrange the ride

Our staff, takes a lot of pride

We do our best, to get you there in time

Which means a lot, we have you in mind

786-1186, is the number to call

To bring you to Wal-Mart, Meijer, or the Mall

We'll take you to Gladstone, on the shuttle you'll go

We really don't like it, if you're a “No Show”

You may get our van, or maybe our bus

When seeking a ride, you can rely on us

Our goal is, to get you there

Our drivers, will drive you anywhere

Within Delta County, is where we abide

On The DATA, won't you come for a ride

We don't charge much, to get you anywhere

In fact, compared to others, it's a very low fare

We are the Delta Area Transit Authority

We'll take you to where you want to be

I am very glad we have DATA in this area.

They have brought me many places, and

do a great job. The drivers are very

helpful, and will assist those in need.

The dispatchers are kind and polite

and listen. I recommend DATA to

anyone without a car, who needs to

be somewhere in Delta County.

They're Here, With Us

They're Here, With Us

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 7, 2017

They left us with their song, when they left this world behind

You can listen and see, they left us all a sign

A song on the radio, a special memory

A place or an object, whatever it may be

It may even be a scent you smell

Of a person you had known so well

A TV Channel, may change before your eyes

A spirit in, a electronic disguise

How about a loved one, seen or heard in a dream

Or on a dark day, you'll see a sun beam

It might be a butterfly, passing in front of your eyes

Could be your Mother, in a disguise

A book calls out, and makes you think of Dad

A song that Mom loved, that you always had

It could be words, that someone had said

Reminding you they're gone, but they aren't dead

There's so many things, that show us they're here

They're always letting us know, that they are near

Pay attention, be open, and you too will know

Our loved ones in spirit are with us, wherever we go

They've left their human form, but are now in spirit.

They're love for us keeps them closely connected to us

throughout our life. They watch over us, they come with

us, they know exactly what is happening in our lives. Their

love reaches out to us from the Heavenly world. And if we

listen, watch, are aware, we too, will know, without a doubt,

they are always with us.

The Light From The Other Side

The Light From The Other Side

© by Bud Lemire on Nov 29, 2017

The Christmas lights were on, all along Ludington street

Candy canes hung on trees, residents wanted something sweet

It was very quiet, on this special holiday

The only people seen, was a man in a van that was gray

Inside the van, was a man who recently lost his wife

He had been considering, if he should take his life

He remembered life, the way it use to be

There were some things, he just couldn't see

Two Angels walked beside him, soon he would be aware

His life would have more meaning, somebody did care

A spirit of a woman, who had golden hair

Walking right beside him, but he was not aware

She held him tightly, and with a whisper in his ear

Said “You must go on enjoying life, it is precious here”

So caught up in his own sadness, he didn't hear what was said

The woman that he loved, was alive in spirit, not dead

Soon the light of love, would come shining through

As the golden haired spirit merged saying “I Love You”

All of a sudden he changed so quick

He felt her love, it had done the trick

“Baby, you must go on enjoying life, I'll always be around”

“I'll share in all the happiness, wherever you are found”

He felt her love, and words could be heard in his mind

He wondered, how he could have been so blind

“Baby, there are still some things that you need to do”

“Before the Journey you are on, is over and is through”

She put an image in his head

Of a woman with hair so red

She was holding a baby, with a smile on his face

“Baby this is your future, it will bring you to a wonderful place”

“I want you to be happy, until your journey is complete”

“Then when it is over, it will be our time to meet”

Along with all his fallen tears

He felt all his banished fears

It was going to be a better Christmas, than he would ever know

Because of the special message, from someone with a special soul

I know at Christmas time, sadness can be felt for us who are missing

someone who is in Heaven. But know this, they join us in every occasion

and wouldn't miss the time to be with us. Even though we can't see them.

They are with us, and sharing their love with us.