The Enemy Within

The Enemy Within

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 30, 2018

For some of us, the enemy lives within

We fight them off, but we can never win

Life's battle scars, has left us very sore

We want to relax, but all we do is roar

We bang the drum, we bang the wall

We crash the carts, right in the hall

We scare the people, that we are around

We're out of control, we keep losing ground

I fought for our country, in a mighty war

Now I fight demons, that keep coming through my door

I know you can't see them, yet they're real to me

You would understand, if you knew my history

They gave me medicine, to keep me in control

Yet all I want to do, is crawl out of this hole

Break free, of these enemies within

Part of me knows, I will never win

I never asked for this, I never did

I started off, as a normal kid

Along the way, something happened to me

The things you don't know, are the things that I see

We never know everyone's story. How they came to

be who they are today. What they've been through

in their lifetime. Then one day we know more, and

understand their story a little better. Can we truly

say that under the same circumstances, that it could

have been us. Yes, if we had traveled their journey.

But we didn't and they did, and they have to live with

it. But we can take what we learned, and understand

a little better of where they are coming from, and what

they are going through.

Each New Year

Each New Year

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 19, 2018

You never know, what each new year will bring

It could come at any time, or be anything

Oh, what an adventure each new year can be

Unlike the previous one, all new to me

The pictures I'll take, the poems I will write

A summer day on the island, taking in some delight

An event in the area, will bring such a crowd

I'll capture it perfectly, I won't be too proud

What's in the new year for you?

Can you imagine, what you will do?

Each year, I learn as I grow

There's always something new you should know

The calendar's pages, turn so very fast

Times are too precious, moments don't last

Memories fade, yet in pictures they stand still

Words in a poem, can be an emotional pill

What will each new year, hold for you

Will it hold fast, will it be true

One step forward, and you'll find out

Try to be positive, there's no room for doubt

I hope your New Year is a great one. Remember to

enjoy each moment, and be aware of the greatness in it.

That moment may never come again. So cherish it, and

learn from it, and grow from it. Like an adventure, travel

down each day, week, month, and year, and explore your

life. And remember most of all, add love to each day. You

will find by doing this, life will be so much better.

The Cristmas Bell

The Christmas Bell

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 19, 2018

All was silent, on this Christmas night

The tree was lit, with a colorful light

Ornaments hanging, from the tree

One was a bell, given to me

On this silent night, in this winter wonderland

That bell started ringing, not by a human hand

Mom gave it to me, and then she went

She said when it rings, it'll be Heaven sent

The family surrounded the tree, as it rang

It was Mom's favorite song, that they sang

They could almost hear her, singing along

This love they felt, was what made them strong

She always loved this time of year

They each felt her love, as it drew near

She loved each one so very much

One by one, they felt her Heavenly touch

They remembered the last words she said

Just before her body became dead

“When you stand around the Christmas Tree”

“If the bell should ring, you'll know it's me”

Mom was never one to pass up a family event

Each of them knew, that bell, was Heaven sent

So often we think those who left this world are gone.

Yet they can be so very close, we can feel them. Just

remember their human bodies are gone, but their souls

within become amazing spirits that gather around the

ones they love. They try to tell us, but we have not

tuned them in. So they try whatever means they can

to remind us, that at Christmas time, they are with us.

What We Become

What We Become

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 8, 2018

Our parents teach us, the best that they can

With hopes that we, will follow the plan

It doesn't matter, where we come from

It's what we do with what we have, and what we become

It's what we want, it's what we need

That's measured out, in the life that we lead

To make each moment, count for something more

To me, I believe, that's what we're living for

Leaving an impression, for others to follow

To fill our roles, with a life we can swallow

The path we travel, on the journey we take

Will have challenges, with each choice we make

Within, we have the strength to prevail

It's our journey, so how can we fail

If we get stuck, and we're in doubt

We need to reaffirm, what life is about

I find helping others, is something I treasure

A life's gift, that is always a pleasure

You may want to sit, and do nothing at all

If that's the case, I hope you hear the call

When you are older, and are looking back

What was needed, what did you lack

We have so much that we could do, in our life's total sum

It's what we do with what we have, and what we become

I truly believe, we have it in us to become what we truly wish to be.

We just have to strive for it. Even if we think we are going in the

wrong direction and realize it, we have the power to change it

and go in the right direction. Our life is ours to live, and mold

it into what we want. No matter where we are, or who we are.

Be someone that you can be proud of in yourself, because it is

all about What We Become.

Faith In Us

Faith In Us

© by Bud Lemire on Nov 28, 2018

You have to have faith in us

Believe and have some trust

Remember what we have, is the very best

What we each go through, is only a test

Many times, we keep learning about each other

So that we can give, the best love to one another

We learn about ourselves, with every step we take

The life we have together, is only ours to make

Whenever we wonder what happened, to keep us apart

Remember our love is best together, then we can restart

Then our love, can resume

Get the facts straight, never assume

Remember, our love for each other is strong

With each other, is where we belong

The batteries of our soul

When apart, will get low

We need to connect, to re-energize

Words for Twin Flames, actions for the wise

Faith in us, always believe

Love for each other, is best to receive

Why does he do that, why does she do this

Why do I feel so alone, something is amiss

What pulled you apart

Can be mended with your heart

With words of love so true

“I miss, and want to be with you”

Time is wasted, cherish every minute

Love is best, when you both are in it

Think of how you feel, when you are together

Without the pain, there is constant pleasure

Remember, you can change what will be

Love spent together, is the only key

Don't belittle the other, lift them up high

A strong connection, will never mean goodbye

Tears that fall, should stay in the eye

Sadness shouldn't be, the thing that makes you cry

Love and happiness, strengthens the soul

Makes the heart beat stronger, with all it will show

The Love you share, can always be complete

If you come together, halfway you should meet

Hold true to your heart, and always trust

Believe in our love, have Faith In Us

Many times it's the little things that pull us apart.

But it's the big things that keep our love coming back

to each other. We should center on the big things, such

as how we feel when we are hearing and feeling each

other. Instead of finding flaws that we each have. Nobody

is perfect, but it's who we are, that have brought us together

in the union of love. And that love alone, should be strong

enough to keep us together, and give us the faith we need to

believe we are meant to be together, in this act of love.

Marie, A Wonderful Soul

Marie, A Wonderful Soul

© by Bud Lemire on Nov 9, 2018

There's a wonderful soul, who lives all alone

In a place where she lives, and she calls home

Her hearing isn't good, her sight isn't great

The little things in life, is what she appreciates

She watches TV, in her home every night

A special soul, who's embraced by the light

All she wants, is to be free to do

Everything, that would come easily to you

To watch the Detroit Lions, and enjoy every game

Win or lose, she'd enjoy it all the same

Her Angels surround her, all over the place

They guide her daily, with all she will face

Family stops by, to see if she is okay

Her life through the year, is a normal day

A game of Cribbage, when her Senior Companion is there

Just good company, with a good friend to share

She has a Walker, and a Wheelchair

She loves her awning, she'll sit and stare

I know this woman, and I will tell you

She appreciates everything, that you will do

If you listen closely, you just might hear

The Angels that sing, just for her ear

Let freedom be, as long as it can for this soul

Life is short enough, and this you should know

When you get older, wouldn't you like your freedom too

To still be able to do, all the things that you do

This poem is for my friend who I play Cribbage with

every Friday. Marie Sundberg. you are a dear lady

who deserves all the good things in life, Everyone

who comes into contact with you cannot help but

like you. Your soul shines and radiates for all to

see and hear. Thank you, for being my friend.