In The New Year

 

In The New Year

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 20, 2023

What do you expect, in the New Year

More of the things, that you hold dear

Everything, that you love to do

All things, that mean the most to you

Good health, and well being every day

Wishing good weather, will always stay

Spending time, with family and friends

Hoping the good times, never ends

Maybe a trip somewhere, for a weekend of fun

On a beach anywhere, to soak up the sun

Maybe a place, where you've never been to

A New experience, that'll be great for you

Maybe some events, in the place where you dwell

So many things happening, you never can tell

Life will be great, everything will be fine

A visit with family and friends, is a good sign

Everything you do, is a good healing

As long as it leaves you, with a good feeling

If you love to do it, do it for sure

What's good for you, is the best cure

A new year will start, so do your part.

Enjoy it to the fullest. Have fun, do what

you love to do. Be with who you love

being with. Make the most out of the year.

When I'm Gone

 

When I'm Gone

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 17, 2023

When I'm gone, you'll miss me

I won't miss you, because with you, I'll be

You may look around, but you won't see

If you search deeper, within is the key

When we've spent a lifetime together

The souls stay close, to what they treasure

In spirit, I'll come around

But, I won't be Earth bound

I am free of my body, and all pains

I fly quite nicely, as my soul remains

It goes on to learn, and experience more

I don't just fly, I grow, and then I soar

There is much more to it, you'll find out

When you pass away, what it's all about

For now, just know I never left your side

My body couldn't go on, it was what died

I see so much more, from where I am

It is like having, a thorough exam

Just know how much I love you, I'm doing great

We'll be reunited again when you pass, but I can wait

Just remember those who have been close to you in life,

are still around you from the afterlife. Even though you

can't see them, and it is not like before, they are there.

Their love for you goes on. They're always trying to

get you to know they are there, but we are not always

in tune enough to see or hear or smell them. Their

love never dies.

Dottie

 

Dottie

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 14, 2023

In my early life, I heard about sisters that I didn't see

Later in life, Dottie and Jake came to be

Dottie and Jake, would stop in to see our Dad

I got to know, one of my sisters that I had

She had a pleasant voice, and always treated me kind

I wanted to know her better, but that would take some time

Each time she came to visit, I got to know her better

Looking back at those times, I'm so glad that I met her

Something about her eyes, I saw so much beauty there

Her visits were the best, I loved what she would share

I can close my eyes, and hear her voice in my head

In fact, I can even remember words that she said

Dad and I would take trips, down Mangum road

And end up, at Dottie and Jake's abode

I remember a cat, that chased all the mice

Most of all, I remember each visit was really nice

I remember her always saying, “we love you”

The meaning when she said it, always rang true

One thing I knew for sure, my sister Dottie had a really good heart

In my life, no matter where her soul resides, she'll always be a part

Dottie, thank you so much for being a wonderful sister. I know

you are in the spirit world now, and doing much better.

Just like at the end of every visit when you would say, “we love you” referring to you and Jake. After Jake passed, I remember you having to catch yourself and say

“just remember, I love you.” I just wanted to write you this poem to let you know just how much you have touched me with your presence. Thank you for your love.

The Elf On The Shelf

 

The Elf On The Shelf

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 6, 2023

I'm The Elf On The Shelf, sent here from The North Pole

To find out if every girl and boy, has a good soul

Santa sent me to check, on this Christmas mission

On the Island Of Misfits, I did a lot of fishing

Now I'm here, to check up on you

Naughty or nice, I'll find out what's true

I helped Santa read the lists, of what you asked for

Let me tell you, that many to read makes quite a chore

Mrs. Claus says it is only fair, to be very sure

That each heart that is receiving, is pure

So here I am, going through each home

Please, don't mistake me for a gnome

The reindeer are almost all ready, for Christmas Eve

When the time comes, Santa will be all set to leave

You know, he's got to be pretty fast

It's the one day a year, he has a blast

Naughty or nice, I'm going to find out

I research well, there won't be any doubt

Santa will get the word, from myself

Because I am, The Elf On The Shelf

You better be good, for goodness sake

Joanny

 

Joanny

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 4, 2023

Joanny, we at The Harbor Tower, really appreciate

All the things you help out with, we think it's great

Bingo, playing Pokeno, and joining us for dice

We honor you, because you are truly nice

All your friends, gather around to let you know

You have a good heart, you have a good soul

We all know, because we've been shown

It is easy to see, and we've always known

Sing away good friend, oh sing a song

Your friends are here, to sing along

A tune that speaks, right to the heart

For friends together, will never be apart

Friends stick together, in times of need

When times get too tough, we've all agreed

We'll be your light, when times seem too dark

When you can not see, we'll be that spark

So with these final words, we say to you

All good words, that we know to be true

Your friends all gathered together, to appreciate

By helping a friend, because we think you're great

Joanny, you have many friends here at the Harbor Tower.

And we are always happy to have you join us for games,

and just to enjoy time visiting with you. Thank you for all

you do. For all you do, this is for you.