The Island

The Island

© by Bud Lemire on May 27. 2019

Many think of the Island, as a place of fishing

Some go there to heal, and do a lot of wishing

Many go there, to walk along the shore

Yet there are many, who do so much more

When your soul is hurt, and broken is the feeling

The Island is a place to be, to do a lot of healing

When a loved one passes, or you've been hurt in some way

Go to the Island, and spend it there on any given day

Peace will embrace you, silence will be the mind

Let your soul heal, and comfort you will find

Your worries, and your shattered soul, will lessen

Time spent on the Island, will truly be a blessing

You can launch a boat there, or a new beginning

When you're on the Island, your soul will be grinning

I think that's the reason, birds and other creatures go there

There's something about the Island, it has a healing air

Everyone needs a place to go, to make themselves whole

After you've been shaken, and broken is your soul

Come out to the Island, and you will feel

So much better, the peace will help you heal

Aronson Island is the place I am talking about. And it

has helped me and many others heal from pain, and loss,

and so much more. There's something about it that does

so much more than what you can imagine. Sure, you can

fish, swim, walk, and enjoy nature as well. But there is a

certain peace it gives you by being there, that heals any

hurt you have that has caused your soul damage. I should

know, as it has done wonders for me.

Polish Poker

Polish Poker

© by Bud Lemire on May 9, 2019

Take out the Sevens, Aces, and Kings too

Deal out all the cards, until you are through

Throw the two dice, add the total of each dice

If you have that number, that'll be pretty nice

Sevens are wild, choose any card to throw in

Doubles mean another shake, and a chance you could win

Be sure to pass the dice, so the next person can throw

So it'll be easier, when it's their turn to go

If you don't have the card, of the total of dice you threw

Others with that card, throw theirs in the middle too

Set up your cards in an “easy to find” way

Whatever works for you, will be okay

It's a fast paced game, and easy to learn

Goes around fast, with each taking a turn

Don't have to be Polish to play the game

Many Nationalities play, it's just a name

Come join us for a game today

You'll enjoy it, so come on lets play

We call it Polish Poker, it's so much fun

It's a game that can be played by everyone

I started playing the game with my fellow Senior

Companions, and enjoyed it so much, I had to share

it with the residents I visit weekly. They enjoy it too.

Although there are many versions of the game, this is

the one I learned, and I play it this way. It's a simple

game, and enjoyed by all who play it. Whatever you

call it, I still call it FUN, because that is what it is.

Cribbage

Cribbage

© by Bud Lemire on April 18, 2019

Playing Cribbage, isn't very hard

It's all about, what you'll do with each card

Will you throw away those, or the other two

What you keep and throw in the crib, is up to you

Fifteens, pairs, and runs, all help to move the peg

It's all about the cards, it's not about your leg

Getting as many points, as you can make

Pegging across the board, with every point you take

It's my Crib now, what will I throw away

Points to keep in my hand, and ones that I can play

I had to break up my hand, what else could I do

Yet, I'm hoping it will work, with the cards I threw

What will the cut be

I hope it will help me

Oh, two points for the Jack, that will work out fine

And it goes great, with this hand of mine

Oh great, my opponent threw away points for me to take

My peg is moving faster, with each point that I make

I'm ahead of her, in fact I might go out

My next hand though, leaves me with some doubt

My opponent passed me by, she's a winner in this game

Having fun in Cribbage, is my only aim

Cribbage is a fun game, that depends upon what cards you get,

what you throw away, the Cut, what your opponent throws away,

and how many points you get from the combination of the above.

Some thinking choices are involved, but it is interesting to see what

shows up, and what it adds up to. It's a game that has been around

a very long time, and is still enjoyed many years later.

The Free Items Table

The Free Items Table

© by Bud Lemire on April 11, 2019

The Multi-Purpose room, has free items for you to see

You never know what you'll find, or what it could be

Come on down, and have yourself a look

Could be almost anything, maybe a good book

Videos, canned food, or even a good old chair

Most are in good shape, or at least they're fair

You just never know, what you're going to find

Anything can be found there, keep that thought in mind

I've placed things there, and they vanished very fast

Things put on that table, never seem to last

As they say, one person's garbage is someone elses treasure

What one person gains, is always hard to measure

If you looked in each apartment, they're as different as can be

Our tastes are our choices, because we value items differently

Just like our tastes in music, or the books we love to read

We follow our likes and interests, wherever they will lead

I think it never hurts, to at least take a look

You might see something, like a hard to find book

You never know what you'll find, or what it could be

The Multi-Purpose room, has free items for you to see

I always take a look when I am passing by, just to see

what is on the Free-Items Table. Now and then there

is something that interests me. But many times there

are items that don't. But I find it interesting just to

see what people are getting rid of, and also to find

out who is the one picking it up.

Journey In A Song

Journey In A Song

© by Bud Lemire on April 10, 2019

Every music artist, shares their journey in a song

We listen to the words, and we follow along

Sometimes, it's about an experience they went through

Other times, it's about what they like to do

It could be about something, they wish us to hear

A message in the song, that comes across so clear

Other times the melody, is worth listening to

It helps us to define, what we are going through

I find it fascinating, the story in their song

Because we listen, and are glad we came along

The song might be imagined, but still it's what was told

We learned it as a child, and we're still singing it when we're old

Sometimes the song has a meaning, that we may never know

The music artist lets us, figure it out as we go

It might mean something different, to each and everyone

Others just follow along, while the lyrics are on the run

Songs are about life, and changes it is making

As we travel in time, in the voyage that we are taking

We listen to the words, and we follow along

As every music artist, shares their Journey In A Song

We like an artist because of the music we've come to enjoy.

Their lyrics tell a story, from their beginnings to their ends.

Through the years we follow what they share with us. As time

goes on, their messages change, as our lives change. The story

they were telling us at the beginning, is now a different story. In

each song, each album or CD, there is a theme in what they are

trying to get across to the listeners. What have we picked up?

Do we understand what they are telling us? Or is it a hidden

message to someone else out there in the listening audience?

All we can do is enjoy the music, as they share their journey in

a song.

Things We Need To Let Go

Things We Need To Let Go

© by Bud Lemire on April 3, 2019

Get rid of things, that are no longer in style

Update your way of life, and do it with a smile

Changes come along, time to change the show

All through life, there are things we need to let go

The TV doesn't work, there's no picture on the screen

Just a light comes on, and it is just green

Time to get a new one, and they're so much bigger too

It'll be nice to get another one, and it will be brand new

My stereo isn't playing, its gone on the blink

I can't play my music, and boy does that stink

Time I get rid of it, I've had it quite awhile

Maybe I can update it, to a modern style

My bed is way too small, I could use a bigger bed

My feet hang out, and I always bang my head

The pillows are good, they seem to be alright

I tend to get a good sleep, almost every night

My headphones cracked, they don't fit right any more

Ear buds are okay, but they make my ears feel sore

Time to get some new ones, this I really know

In life there's always, things we need to let go

I fixed my stereo, so I am keeping it. I got rid of my

Entertainment Center, and have little tables. I find as

I get older, I prefer dealing with smaller things. I am

happy with the way things look now. Isn't it true though,

we hold onto things way too long, and we must get rid

of the things when they no longer have meaning in our

lives. Changes occur all the time throughout our lifetime.