Mackinac Island 2023

 

Mackinac Island 2023

©by Bud Lemire on Aug 30, 2023

We were taking a trip to Mackinac Island, and an overnight stay

Thanks to the Senior Companions and Foster Grandparents, we could get away

Off to the Island, of the bike and the horse

I'd be bringing my camera, of course

A three hour ride on the bus, to take us there

Then we took Shepler's Ferry, to Mackinac Island is where

We left our luggage, at the Hotel where we'd stay

Had lunch at Mary's Bistro, which was a start to our day

I rented a bike from a Bike Shop, and went for a ride

Looking for the Secret Garden, now where could it hide

I found it by the Grand Hotel, it was among some trees

Then I rode the bike, to the next place with ease

Fort Mackinac, was the next place I'd go

Up the many stairs, I took it very slow

Met some soldiers, dressed up like long ago

Chatted with them, after I said hello

My next stop, was the Butterfly House

I quietly entered, just like a mouse

A big blue butterfly, was flying around

Butterflies were flying, close to the ground

Something was running around quickly, all over the ground

I was told it was a button quail, that was running around

Off to the next place, which was the Arch Rock

I took a roadside picture, I didn't need to use my lock

Then to the Chippewa Hotel, where I would stay

There was a mix up, but it turned out okay

I checked out my room, and had to smile

Then I went shopping, for a little while

Dropped off the stuff, then walked down main street to the west

Caught the sunset, past the Hotel Iroquois was the best

You could see the Mackinac Bridge, in the picture I took

It was a beautiful night, I had fun taking a walk and a look

I had Salmon at the Pink Pony, for a supper time meal

I really enjoyed it, for the price it's a great deal

Myk Rise was playing, all the songs that we know

I took a walk down Main street, taking pictures to show

A bride to be was drunk, but happy as could be

She posed for a picture, it brought back a memory

I sat and visited with Connie and Kat, at the Pink Pony for awhile

Then I went to my room, because I couldn't walk another mile

The next morning, I was up early to catch the sunrise

It wasn't too bad at all, it was more of a surprise

Then I walked to the East, taking pictures on the way

What a wonderful start it was, to another great day

Packed up and checked out of my room, returning the key

Had Breakfast with Terry and Linda, blueberry pancakes for me

Headed back to Shepler's Ferry, with our luggage in hand

We had a really great time, in fact you could say it was grand

I had so much fun on this trip to Mackinac Island. I was able to fill

several things on my bucket list (Renting a bike, finding the Secret

Garden, seeing Fort Mackinac, going in The Butterfly House, and

taking a picture and seeing The Arch Rock, riding on top of the

Ferry on the way back). I made my time count!I took many pictures

(500), and had the time of my life.

They All Come Along

 

They All Come Along

© by Bud Lemire on Aug 2, 2023

Your family and friends who have passed, are by your side every day

They all come along with you, when you go away

Their souls smile, when it's life you enjoy

For it reminds them of, the little girl and little boy

They come along, so they can be a part

Touching your soul, touching your heart

Even at home, they're watching over you

They enjoy the company, of all that you do

When you go to bed, and go to sleep

It's you that is, the company they keep

Many times in dreams, they will be there

If you remember them, you'll be aware

Sometimes you'll wake up, and remember the dream

And think to yourself, how real it may seem

It was real, it was them, and they came to say

Our love never dies, with you it will always stay

They're not interested, in the private things you do

Many are mostly interested, in the spiritual side of you

Unless you're a soul mate, or a twin flame

In that case, the sensual side, will be their aim

You can go to the Cemetery, but only their body is there

Their new form is a spirit, and their soul goes everywhere

Their body has since decayed, it will lie there and stay

But their spirits are always with you, when you go away

It's true! The love you share with your loved ones who

have passed are always connected to you, even from

the Spirit World. You may not see them, or hear them

and may not know they are around, yet they are. They

try their best to get messages to you and let you know.

But many times, you just aren't paying attention.

People Change

 

People Change

© by Bud Lemire on Aug 2, 2023

What changes people, I'd like to know

Maybe something in life, that doesn't show

An illness, a virus, or a disease they get

I'm sure it's something, it's a sure bet

Something that might have emotionally hit

That touched them down deep, right to the pit

Some people you knew, now may seem strange

It's only because, so many people change

Life has a way of chiseling them out

Molding a new person, it's what life is about

We think we haven't changed, but really we do

it happens to us gradually, and we never knew

Sometimes it comes, as quite a surprise

People comment on our changes, then we realize

“I didn't think I changed, but maybe I did”

“I'm an adult now, I'm sure not a kid”

They change for the better, sometimes for the worse

If it's the latter, then they start to curse

In our lives, it may seem strange

People we know, they always change

There's always a reason why people change.

There's many reasons, and it could be any one

of them. All we know is, they don't seem the

same any more.