Bud's Poetry With Pictures: October 2019

Sunday, October 27, 2019

My Life's Story

My Life's Story

In 1960, my life's story began on Earth

It's been quite a journey, beginning with my birth

I lived on South 12^th street, until I was three

Then for 39 years, 222 North 14^th Street is where I'd be

I lived just a block behind Ernie's Party Store

This is where I'd learn so much more

Growing from a kid into a man

Learning from life's journey, the best I can

Our little friend named Toby, and genealogy

My introduction to computers, and all it could be

Pen Pals, letters sent almost everywhere

Became close friends, they loved to share

The CB Radio, 10-4, you got a copy on me?

Poems that I wrote, for all to see

My Spiritual Journey, of all that I could be

Awakened inside, and it was flowing free

A trip to Quebec, to my ancestor's home

The first time away, and I was alone

The passing of my Mom and my Dad

Two brothers too, which was really too bad

A trip on the Greyhound, to Washington State

I found myself a woman, she became my mate

It didn't work for her, it ended in two thousand and four

Back in Escanaba, I opened a brand new door

I helped Bob the Quadriplegic, for twenty one years

Before that, the Goymeracs, I conquered many fears

I was a dishwasher at Classmates, later it burned down

At a Halloween Party, I played the clown

Into the Harbor Tower, on Mom's birthday in July

Met a friend named Loretta, and then time passed by

Personal Care Services, Community Action Agency

Then a Senior Companion, is what I came to be

Picking wild peas on Aronson Island, by the shore

A life long friend, Basil, who could ask for more

That's my life in a Nutshell, so I shall stop here

Read more, in the life story of Bud Lemire

Yes, I am working on my Life's story. At least as far

as I can go up to the present. This poem wasn't in

order of the events happening, and not everything is

in it, but much of it will be in the story itself.

Her Last Years Alone

Her Last Years Alone

Living alone, she's barely getting by

Some days, all she wants to do is cry

When she has a bad day, where is the help in need

If nobody comes, how will she ever succeed

All she wanted, was to live her last years alone

Now she wonders, is it really safe in her home

She prays, because it's the best she can do

All she asks, is to help her through

Don't tell me, what you think she should do

In her place, you wouldn't do it too

If you put yourself, in her place

“Then you'd know everything that I face”

“Every day, my health is changing”

“Every moment, is what I'm arranging”

“Don't misunderstand me, I love it alone”

“I've got my TV, I've got my phone”

“My eyesight and hearing, is going away”

“I fear what will happen, on some future day”

“I want to enjoy my last years, here, alone”

“Because sooner or later, it'll be the Nursing Home”

It's not easy making a living as you get older and your

health is failing. You can't see to even call someone, or

see the cards, or see to turn channels on the TV. Or

when your hearing is going and you can't hear the people

on the phone, or in person, and hate to ask them to repeat

what they said. Yet, you want your freedom, as long as you

can have it. Because you know, sooner or later, it will be a

Nursing Home.

Waiting For The Blue To Show

Waiting For The Blue To Show

I'm waiting for the blue to show

They're coming today, this I know

When they come, they bring a smile

They make me feel good, for quite awhile

They bring me to Bingo, so I can play

Some even sit down, and they stay

I love it when I win a prize

Doesn't matter what their size

Oh yes, I'll play Cover Up too

They'll be there, the ones in blue

Guiding me as I shake the dice

I must say, they sure are nice

I like purple, but I love blue

In fact, I like everything they do

They bring a smile to a lonely heart

In this lifetime, they play a special part

Oh what a special day it will be

I watch and look and hope to see

They're coming today, this I know

I'm Waiting For The Blue To Show

The Blue by their well known name are

Senior Companions. I'd like to think if

I was old and lived alone or in a Nursing

Home, I'd look forward to the Blue to show.

They are fun loving people, and I'd enjoy my

time with them. In fact being a Senior Companion,

I work with some of the best people in Blue.

Seven Years

Seven Years

When seven years come around

That's where our love will be found

We found each other in the chat

We've been through this, we've been through that

We've learned a lot, about the other one

Through it all, we had lots of fun

We journeyed through the books we've read

Hand in hand, where our hearts were lead

Acceptance learned, is our love's key

To understand, who the other can be

We unlocked the door, and stepped on through

That is when, both our spirits flew

Our spirits intertwined, and took flight

On a lovers embrace, all through the night

Fulfilled in love, with such a pleasure

Our time together, was one we'd treasure

We were there for each other, at every turn

And during this time, there was much to learn

We held hands and hearts, through laughter and tears

As our souls embraced love, for Seven Years

Baby, thank you so much for the love you've shared

with me for Seven Years. On October 17, 2012, our

love connected and has stayed that way for Seven Years.

I love you and always will.

The Witches Song

The Witches Song

It's Halloween, and the wind blows strong

If you listen closely, you'll hear the Witches song

They've put together a special brew

It'll do something bizarre to you

Don't drink it, don't drink it I say!

Heed my warning, and you'll be okay

Don't take a drink from a Witch

It's not Mountain Dew, she made a switch

She can make it hard to resist

It's even worse if you've been kissed

There's magic there, upon her lip

There's poison there, if you take a sip

She has no wand, and doesn't wiggle her nose

For it's hidden well, and she won't expose

Within her, lies such a wicked power

It's even stronger during the Witching Hour

She doesn't have a broom, she doesn't fly

That's just a myth, a man made lie

Listen closely, and don't take me wrong

Block your ears, from The Witches Song

You have been warned of The Witches Song.

You may be asking if they are a good witch or

a bad witch. On this Halloween, you will see

Witches of all sizes and shapes. They'll take

your candy and run, to the next house. If you

are careful, you may just have a Happy Halloween!

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Orange, Yellow, & Red

Orange, Yellow, & Red

As the leaves fall upon its Earthly bed

They form the colors of Orange, yellow, and red

Multi-colored leaves upon the ground

A place where Autumn is found

I look for the changing colors everywhere

At certain times, it's just not there

In other places where I am lead

I see plenty of orange, yellow, and red

In some places it is in between

A little yellow mixed in with green

Some places turn red right away

So bright and beautiful on a sunny day

I believe it depends upon the tree

On which color their leaf will be

Some don't change colors at all

Their leaves don't even fall

Some places don't even see this season

Where they are located, is the reason

As the leaves fall upon its Earthly bed

They form the colors of Orange, Yellow, and Red

Those Autumn colors are so beautiful to see. I love it when

the season is at its peak and you can see so many colors

among the trees. But if you don't see them at just the right

time, the rain will come along with the wind and blow the

leaves right off of the tree.

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Read Me

Read Me

Read me, read me like a book

Just go ahead, just take a look

Chapter by chapter, turn the page

You're the audience, and I'm on stage

What does my body say to you?

With every movement that I go through

What do you see in my eyes

With my body there are no lies

The way I hold my head

My response when words are said

How I move my hand around

Read me, and I won't make a sound

The way I dress may speak to you

Some thoughts on this, might come through

My reactions in a special activity

May be what you are reading from me

I'd like to know just what you see

When you are looking at me

Read me, just like a book

What do you see, when you look

Many people can look at people and read

the person. Know exactly their personality

and what they are like. Many who have lost

their hearing can do that as well. People who

are in tune, and are aware of everything pay

close attention and understand so much.

Your eyes, posture, hands, legs, position,

voice, clothes you wear, and so much more.

They know how to read you like a book.

Leader Of The Day

Leader Of The Day

I am the Leader Of The Day

But you don't have to do it my way

I can not tell you what to do

I will leave that up to you

I relay what's happening that day

From our bosses, is what I'll say

It keeps them from repeating every word

From only one person, you will have heard

It's passed from our boss, to the Leader Of The Day

I believe it really works out better that way

Being Leader, doesn't make you the boss

You're Little Joe, you can't be Hoss

So what's the agenda for today?

Will it be Bingo, or cards that we play?

Oh it is Cover Up, well if that's what you say

I'll listen to the boss, from The Leader Of The Day

I'll follow the Leader, that's what I'll do

The words from your mouth, must be true

You don't have to do it the same way

I'm only The Leader Of The Day

I wrote this with Senior Companion's Leader

of The Day in mind. But also wrote it for

everyone else as well. Being a leader is

appreciating the unique way each person

does things, no matter how they do it.

Accepting them for who they are, not for

what they aren't. Not many people do that.

And we need more of that in the world.

M&M

M&M

I got an M&M one day, from a friend

My current life I lived in, was about to end

I was going on a journey, far away

It was given to me, on this special day

It wasn't chocolate, it was to keep things cold

Changes in my life, were about to unfold

It was, to keep all my drinks cool

He never, took me for a fool

I was on an adventure, to a foreign place

I traveled alone, and faith is what I'd embrace

I used it, on my trip to Quebec in the year Two Thousand and One

When I returned, that adventure was over and done

I traveled West, and brought it along

It kept things cold, my heartbeat strong

To Washington State, to start anew

It didn't last, then my life there was through

I keep that M&M he gave to me, in the freezer every day

My friend who gave it to me, has since then passed away

Even though it was a cold gift to give

The thought keeps me warm, each day that I live

Thank you Bob (Miller)! I'm still using that M&M to keep

some things cold. Every time I do I think of the man who

had a warm heart and a thoughtful and caring soul. I'm

reminded that so many wonderful people come into our

lives and then leave it. Touching us with their presence,

and forever leaving a wonderful memory to cherish what

they gave to us. And I know, he is not far away, and watches

over me and helps to guide me from the Spirit World.

Saturday, October 5, 2019

A DVD Is For Me

A DVD Is For Me

A DVD is for me

It's what I like to see

Binge watching brings me joy

I feel just like a little boy

Move forward or move back

Got to find the scene, the title track

That's where I left off before

Now I long for even more

A DVD looks a lot like a CD

But it plays videos that you can see

They look alike, but they're not

Be sure you know what you got

Closed Caption is for those who can not hear

It's make understanding the video, much more clear

Read the words, upon the screen

What is said, goes with what is seen

You can watch movies or shows from TV

That's the reason I love the DVD

I don't have Blue-Ray, I love my DVD

On the screen, it works perfectly for me

Sitting on my couch, watching my favorite show

Believe me, it's the only way to go

A great meal, and a good scene on my TV

Because I'm watching my DVD

One disc, two, three, four and five

It's great enjoyment, I feel alive

A series that I just love

It's all that I can think of

There's so much to watch on DVD

Choose the ones you want to see

A series that I really love

Is the one I'm thinking of

Unwrapped and all ready to play

My DVD is the truly the only way

Right from the store

Who could ask for more

No streaming video, no live TV

I'll just sit back and watch my DVD

You have to choose what's right for you

Maybe your choice will be a DVD too

Ever since we don't get streaming videos, I decided

to try DVDs as my way of watching TV. Yes, you are still

paying. But no matter which way you choose, you have

to pay something. It seems to be working for me. And you

have all those Bonus things included, that you don't see

on TV. Anyway this is my choice for now.