Elsa The Blizzard

 

Elsa The Blizzard

© by Bud Lemire on March 19, 2026

We had just got some snow, just two days before

When the weather man warned us, we couldn't ignore

A bad winter storm, was coming and heading our way

Elsa dropped, over thirty three inches of snow ending on Sunday

What a weekend it was, with all of that snowing

Elsa was strong, there was drifting and blowing

Vehicles that wouldn't stay put, got stuck in the snow

This blizzard had many of us, having nowhere to go

It had schools closed, for at least a week

While plows got rid of snow, this was our new peak

Years ago, we had snow that was high

Now we have tons of, snow on supply

What do we do, with all of this snow

Where do we put it, where will it go

When Spring comes, water levels will rise

Our Lake Michigan, will become larger in size

Is this the new normal, for winter each year

We'll just have to wait, to what it'll bring us here

Until then, Spring is on its way

I'm looking forward, to a Summer day

Blizzard Elsa gave Escanaba 33.5 inches of snow, and

with all the drifts, some places were much higher.

Some say it was the worst we've seen since 1978.

Others say it was further back that was worst.

All I know is, it was bad, as I watched out my

window, and occupied my time doing other things.

No War

 

No War

© by Bud Lemire on Feb 28, 2026

In this day and age, we don't need any war

We've come too far, it's not what we're living for

We don't need, a bully as a leader

Who happens to be, a misguided ringleader

Don't need no war

That's not what life is for

Don't need any more of his shit

He's just a whimsical nitwit

Don't need no war

Don't need him any more

America is slacking

He'll keep on attacking

He does as he pleases

He's one of the diseases

He's into every head

Of those that he lead

Brainwashed and fed

The ignorance he spread

Where will it stop

Enough of his slop

When will it end

He's nobody's friend

Degrading anyone, different than him

Making more lives, seem pretty dim

Wake up America, don't let him have control

Before this is over, we'll all be in a hole

America, we love you. We hate what he is

doing to you. Someday, he will pay for all

this. When he does, we can all celebrate.

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.