The Purse

 

The Purse

© by Bud Lemire on April 1, 2026

It was time, to get rid of some stuff

Because, really, I had more than enough

It was a purse, I had no need of anyway

So I put it on the “Give Away” table, just today

The nice manager of the building, came to me

Asked if I put a purse, on the table which is free

I said “Yes, it was me, not long ago I did”

She told me, someone found the money, which was hid

She came to the office, with the fifty five

Saying, it was the best day to be alive

Return this money, to the previous owner if you can

I think it's only fair, it's returned to their hand

So the woman in charge, asked around

And the previous owner, was found

The fifty five dollars was returned, and it was great

The previous owner of the purse, sure did appreciate

She wrote out a card, thankful for the return

Because it is something, that many don't learn

She brought it to the one, who returned it all

Being the right thing to do, she heard the call

I can imagine, the hearts were touched on this day

When you do the right thing, it always feels that way

This was not my story, and it didn't happen at the Harbor Tower.

But it could have. Yet it is a very true story. When people care

enough to do the right thing. It feels great to everyone who is

involved. They all do their part.

Through Every Season

 

Through Every Season

©by Bud Lemire on March 27, 2026

Hoping that you, get through every season

I'll explain exactly, what is my reason

Variants of every virus, are circulating yearly

If you leave this world, I'll miss you dearly

So here's to sending, the very best

Please try to get, some much needed rest

Eat healthy, and please drink a lot

Water, juices, or whatever you've got

Stay hydrated, so you can stay alive

What I'm saying, well, it's no jive

If your body, happens to tell you to rest

Don't resist it, if you know what's best

Stay at home, if you're feeling sick

Don't pass it around, don't be a hick

You might need, something at the store

Just think, if you do, you'll be spreading it more

Know the right thing to do, when you're ill

Or those with no immune system, you will kill

Be cautious, be wise, and do what is right

So you and others, won't cause a blight

Remember, being sick is staying at home. Not

going out and spreading it around. Do not

be selfish, only thinking of yourself. Think of

others and what you could be giving them.

Something their immune system may not

be able to handle. Take care. Be wise.

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.