Light Bringer

 

Light Bringer

© by Bud Lemire on Feb 25, 2026

As life slips through my finger

I try my best to make it linger

People told me I'm not much of a singer

Still I sing, but I was more of a Light Bringer

I bring light, to those who can't get out

I shine on those, who still live in doubt

I had my own struggles along the way

It never stopped me from making their day

Each one of us carry, a light inside of us

It comes out when we need it, you just have to trust

When we do something that feels right, it's there

It's felt the strongest, when we truly care

The light we have, comes from the soul

The more we use it, the more we feel whole

It's a large part, of what makes us who we are

People will see us, as a brightly shining star

It's a gift, that was given to us since birth

It was even there , before we came to Earth

Believe in this gift, believe in this light

It will guide you on this journey, into everything right

This light we carry inside us, guides us through our life.

It shows us right from wrong, and shows us what to do,

and what not to do. You can feel it, even when sometimes

you may think it is gone. It never leaves you. It will always

be a part of you. The more you use it, the stronger it gets.

It's used when you give freely of yourself. You will feel it

when it's needed most, and you will know, the good it does.

Old Man Winter

 

Old Man Winter

© by Bud Lemire on February 24, 2026

Old Man Winter, has returned

Asking us all, what have we learned?

“Was it too nice?”

“Without much ice”

“I just took a long break”

“Did you miss me, by the Lake?”

“I've returned again, and let me say”

“The Winter you remember, is here today”

“Hope you haven't forgotten me”

“This year will be colder, with all you see”

I'll bring temperatures way down low”

“Then raise them up, and let it snow”

“I'll blow the wind, from North To East”

“From South to West, will be increased”

“Shiver your timbers, it's a Winter Blast”

“Only until Spring, will it ever last”

“So put on your Long Johns, and your Beaver hat”

Lay down by the fireplace, on your bearskin mat”

“Stay warm inside, If that's what you must do”

“Or you could be staying, inside an igloo”

Up North, they always welcome me here”

“Every day, at this time of the year”

This year has been a cold one. Old Man Winter is back.

I remember the days when I was younger, snow got pretty deep.

I remember it almost was up to my chin. I'm sure some of you will

remember those days. We've had it pretty easy these last few years.

Chat 2026

 

Chat 2026

© by Bud Lemire on Feb 11, 2026

“Hello, how are you today? It's great to meet you”

“Yes, I'm much older than you, what is it you do?”

“No, I don't invest in Crypto Currency, or gold”

“That is for richer, younger people, I've been told”

“Oh you are from Asia, or the Ukraine?”

It's great to meet you, did you say you were Jane?”

“I'm Bud from Michigan, a name that isn't too hard”

“No, sorry, but I won't buy you an Apple Gift card”

“You say you're looking for love?”

“It's not at all what I was thinking of”

“I'm just looking for a friend”

“When will the scams end?”

“You're Sandra Bullock?! I talked to twenty of you!”

“Yes, and each one claims to be the one who is true”

“Twenty of you, you all can't be the real star”

“Yet still I wonder, who you really are”

“I'm not really looking for love, I'm happy alone”

“You see, I'm set in my ways, and happy on my own”

“I hope you find someone, who's compatible with you”

“The first step in that, is to be honest and to be true”

“Let the true you flow out”

“Leave no room for any doubt”

I chat with many people, and so many are deceiving.

Either that or they expect you to be like them.

Scammers, looking for love, looking for a rich partner.

All I wanted was a friend. Years ago, I could find friends

in chat. These days, it's very hard to find anyone like that.

I Ask My Cousin

 

I Ask My Cousin

© by Bud Lemire on Jan 25, 2026

I ask my Cousin, she knows all about it

She's researched it well, and has some great wit

I usually don't research, unless it's something I like

Like genealogy, or what looks great on my bike

She knows things, with business, life, and more

I'm lucky to remember, what to get at the store

She likes to be informed, and up to date

I try to be on time, just so I'm not late

I ask my Cousin, what's happening out there

She has her sources, and she's quite aware

For me, I just wonder, inside my mind

Always something happening, is what I find

Hey Cousin, what do you know

Have you looked out, to see a rainbow

She tends to pick up, on all the news

Me, I'm uninformed, but that's what I choose

There's enough to know out there, but what is true

Too much fake news all over, so what can I do

My Cousin lives it, she knows the truth is happening when it does

I always ask my Cousin, she knows what is and what was

My Cousin would be the first to tell you that she doesn't know

everything. One thing for sure, she likes to keep up on the

latest news and what is happening locally and in the world.

Many times it effects us in so many ways. She keeps me

posted on the important things that effect me as well.

Thank you Cousin, for the answers I don't look for myself.

Freeze Me!

 

Freeze Me!

© by Bud Lemire on Jan 25, 2026

Freeze me! It's so damn cold

Either that, or I'm getting old

Below Zero temps, old winter is here

Need something warm, to cover my ear

I'll put on my beaver hat today

Not going to freeze, it's not my way

I'll bundle up tight, if I go out

Not going to freeze, but I may shout

In below zero temps, I'll stay at home

A warm apartment, and I'll be alone

I'll work on a project, I have plenty to do

Getting things done, is what helps me through

Don't go outside, if you don't have to be

Stay inside, be warm, be just like me

Don't expose your skin, to the frigid cold air

Wait for the summer, then you can bare

Visions of me on a warm summer day, on my bicycle

While I stare out the window, at a hanging icicle

A car drives by, and starts to slide

Freeze me! I'm not going outside

Don't go outside and freeze, if you don't have to

These below temperatures are nasty.

Stay inside and stay warm.

In The New Year

 

In The New Year

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 28, 2025

In the New Year, I wish for normality

All the things, that mean the most to me

Everyone treated as equal, no one is above

All the hate banished, and a lot more love

No force, no enemies, friends working together

All the special moments, that we can treasure

No pointing fingers, with revenge, at those who disagree

Nobody should be a prisoner, in the land of the free

Nobody should ever, in this world, be abused

It's not the human way, for anyone to be used

In this country, we need so much more respect

To add to that, we need to have less neglect

Freedom should always ring true, in this country we live in

I believe 2026, is a great place for better things to begin

Liars, cheaters, the rich, and those who have the power to do

Should never be the ones, to ever undermine you

Adults should never, sexually abuse anyone

That should never be, anyone's idea of fun

This has got to stop, and I mean right away!

This isn't the USA, when all colors turn to gray

In the New Year, let's bring back normality

This year it wasn't, the way it should ever be

There's so much more to add to this, but I will end it here.

I want the America back, the one I know and love.

We the people, must bring it back.

The House Of Ludington

 

The House Of Ludington

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 11, 2025

The House Of Ludington, has been around as long as I can remember

From the beginning of January, all the way to the end of December

Out my window, at sunset and sunrise

It always seems to catch my eyes

Rumors have it, that Pat Hayes still haunts the place

I haven't been there much, so I haven't followed the case

They say that Al Capone, stayed there before

Using tunnels to come and go, but I prefer using the door

I've only been in there once or twice

From the outside, I think it looks really nice

I passed it, every time I was on my way to the park

Taking pictures of it from the dock, at sunset, before it got dark

It's been a part of Escanaba, a part of everything I know

Lately in evenings, the House Band put on quite a show

I found out recently, they took the sign down

Reminiscing about the history, I wear a frown

On the day of the fire, I wasn't around to see

Several others, took pictures and videos for me

It's been a big part of Escanaba's history

Now it's burnt, and I wonder what will come to be

Too many fires around Escanaba, the last couple years

Too many losses, that are causing way too many tears

They say, when one thing ends, new beginnings start.

At the end of one era, another era starts.

From the ashes, rises something much better.

One can only hope, this is how it will be.

Can it get any worse? Dare I ask it?

I'm hoping that things have got to get better.

Let the music play on.