This World Today

 

This World Today

© by Bud Lemire on Sept 27, 2020

Just when you think it's safe, the numbers start rising

Seeing people without masks, it's not too surprising

Many are keeping their distance, at least they try

In hopes that this virus, will pass them by

Yet, sometimes the virus will get to those who try their best

There are even times, when the virus fools the test

I guess the best way, is to catch it at the very start

If you don't feel normal, to the Hospital you must dart

As this world keeps on turning

There's so much we're still learning

For many, there's still hope

For many, they're too weak to cope

In this world today, we've discovered each day to be a blessing

Alive and breathing, life surely is the greatest lesson

What will you do with the time, while you live

For me, it's always rewarding to share, so I give

I share with others, what I do best

I'm always thankful, to have been blessed

I've been taking life, day by day

To me, that is truly, the human way

This world today is so much different than the world last year.

Ever since the Covid spread to our part of the world, we

have to take so many safety measures. Some of you may

not believe it to be a big threat. Not until you, or someone

close to you gets it, and sometimes dies. Wear the mask,

wear the gloves, take your temperature daily, and be sure

to know your body and how it feels. If it feels off the normal

get checked out before it's too late. Be safe, instead of sorry.

The Year Of The Passing

                            

The Year Of The Passing

© by Bud Lemire on Sept 20, 2020

It's the year of the passing, people are passing away

But I ask “Why did it have to be today?”

Couldn't they have stayed a little longer

Tears fall, why can't I be stronger

Did someone forget to close the Gate

And this turned out to be their fate

I'm not sure why they had to go

Missing them is what I do know

I guess their journey brought them there

Exit to Heaven, spirits take flight in thin air

Angels dance in celebration, they have returned

Home again, I wonder what they had learned

“People didn't treat me like I was in a wheelchair”

“In fact, everyone liked me, and seemed unaware”

He took off his hat, and started to dance around

“I'm so grateful to be able to feel my feet on the ground”

“For me, I shared my imagination in the greatest love story ever told”

“In books, the words touched both the young and the old”

He put down his sword, and with a white Wizards robe, he smiled

“The adventure into Fantasy, can be found in every child”

“I touched many, by giving them confidence to always try”

“Keep reaching for your goal, and you shall surely fly”

“I was a coach in Texas, but I am happy to be here”

The Angels smiled, and gave him a heartwarming cheer

“I was a model, it wasn't the easiest thing to do”

“Music, especially the Beatles, helped me to get through”

“I had great friends and family, but my heart grew weak”

The Angels sang for this special soul, who was so very unique

In the year of the passing, many wonderful people left Earth

To share in their knowledge, and take part in their rebirth

For my family and friends who have brought their souls

to the Heavenly place. May your journey continue and be a

good one. Sending love to you from Earth.

My Photo Book

 

My Photo Book

© by Bud Lemire on Sept 14, 2020

Photo Memories, are captured through the years

Old ones, funny ones, and the ones through our tears

The years seem to pass so quick

Someone in the family has gotten sick

Yet in the photo, they look so well

Who would have known, Heaven would ring its bell

Cherish the memories, of the ones we hold so dear

You just never know, what will happen in each year

It's almost like, you can step back into yesterday

In your memory, it's a good place to get away

Each photo tells a story, of the person who was there

To the other people, it's special beyond compare

Grandpa, Grandma, the Uncles, the Aunts, Mom and Dad

Live on in this lifetime, because of the photos I had

Every photo that you take, becomes a historic act

We can never ever, get that moment back

Some family members are discouraged, when my camera is in my hand

I capture the special moment to keep, I wish they would understand

It's not about their ego, and how they're going to look

It's because I honor them, with a place in my Photo Book

It's true. Those pictures capture a moment in time, that we can

never get back in life. But in our memories, we do go back, by

way of each of the photos. All our relatives and friends, and us

as we looked younger. A picture of a place that is no longer there.

A picture of a time that is no longer here. It's also true, I love pictures

to remember the special people in my life. Don't worry about how old

you look, or if your hair is messed up, or you aren't wearing the right

clothes. I want to capture you being YOU, so I can remember YOU.

Say Achoo

 

Say Achoo!

© by Bud Lemire on Sept 3, 2020

I know, I know, you already knew

It's that time again, to say Achoo

Itchy eyes, making it hard to resist

I sneeze and blow, and that's not the twist

My nose keeps running, and it's hard to breathe

Just as I'm getting comfortable, I start to sneeze

We won't talk about the state of my hair

When I sneeze, it flies everywhere

I lost my appetite once, had chicken broth instead

I could be Rudolph, because my nose is so red

I call them Hellergies, because you sure go through Hell

But after that I'll need a nap, because it suits me well

What's all that stuff doing in the air

I sneeze and sneeze, and then start to swear

Those allergies, won't give me a break

My nose runs more, with each breath I take

I know there's many remedies, to help us get through

It didn't work for me, but it might work for you

An allergy pill, and maybe it will go away

But it always comes back, the very next day

Let's sneeze together in harmony, and then blow our nose

And shiver our timbers, right down to our toes

I sneeze so strongly, and then let a fart

I think my body, is falling apart

Red eyes that itch, sneezing, running nose, congestion, hard

to breathe. Yep, it's allergy time again. Seems like it zaps

all my energy.