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.

In The New Year

 

In The New Year

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 28, 2025

In the New Year, I wish for normality

All the things, that mean the most to me

Everyone treated as equal, no one is above

All the hate banished, and a lot more love

No force, no enemies, friends working together

All the special moments, that we can treasure

No pointing fingers, with revenge, at those who disagree

Nobody should be a prisoner, in the land of the free

Nobody should ever, in this world, be abused

It's not the human way, for anyone to be used

In this country, we need so much more respect

To add to that, we need to have less neglect

Freedom should always ring true, in this country we live in

I believe 2026, is a great place for better things to begin

Liars, cheaters, the rich, and those who have the power to do

Should never be the ones, to ever undermine you

Adults should never, sexually abuse anyone

That should never be, anyone's idea of fun

This has got to stop, and I mean right away!

This isn't the USA, when all colors turn to gray

In the New Year, let's bring back normality

This year it wasn't, the way it should ever be

There's so much more to add to this, but I will end it here.

I want the America back, the one I know and love.

We the people, must bring it back.

The House Of Ludington

 

The House Of Ludington

© by Bud Lemire on Dec 11, 2025

The House Of Ludington, has been around as long as I can remember

From the beginning of January, all the way to the end of December

Out my window, at sunset and sunrise

It always seems to catch my eyes

Rumors have it, that Pat Hayes still haunts the place

I haven't been there much, so I haven't followed the case

They say that Al Capone, stayed there before

Using tunnels to come and go, but I prefer using the door

I've only been in there once or twice

From the outside, I think it looks really nice

I passed it, every time I was on my way to the park

Taking pictures of it from the dock, at sunset, before it got dark

It's been a part of Escanaba, a part of everything I know

Lately in evenings, the House Band put on quite a show

I found out recently, they took the sign down

Reminiscing about the history, I wear a frown

On the day of the fire, I wasn't around to see

Several others, took pictures and videos for me

It's been a big part of Escanaba's history

Now it's burnt, and I wonder what will come to be

Too many fires around Escanaba, the last couple years

Too many losses, that are causing way too many tears

They say, when one thing ends, new beginnings start.

At the end of one era, another era starts.

From the ashes, rises something much better.

One can only hope, this is how it will be.

Can it get any worse? Dare I ask it?

I'm hoping that things have got to get better.

Let the music play on.

Alfalfa Sprouts

 

Alfalfa Sprouts

© Oct 16, 2025 by Bud Lemire

Give me some Alfalfa Sprouts, that taste so great

On a sandwich, don't need to make me wait

Alfalfa Sprouts, thick as can be

The best way, to have them for me

They go good on salads, and so much more

I need to get some soon, at the store

My cousin puts them on almost everything

Don't get the radish ones, unless you want a sting

I like mine, on a turkey sandwich at noon

My mouth is watering, I need some real soon

They add a good crunch, to every bite

If you saw my sandwich, oh what a sight

Alfalfa Sprouts, on two slices of pumpernickel bread

A heavenly taste to behold, now I know I'm not dead

Been eating them on sandwiches, for as long as I can remember

Every month of the year, from January all the way to December

I'm not a horse, and I'm certainly not a cow

They taste so good, and I really mean Wow!

If you see them at the store, give them a try

How come I enjoy them? You'll find out why

They have a good taste. Don't take my word,

try them yourself, and see if you like them.

America Once More

 

America Once More

© by Bud Lemire on Oct 7, 2025

I'm thinking of the America of yesterday

Times when everyone had something good to say

When everyone was treated equal, as it should be

In this great land, home of the brave and the free

There was no revenge taking place

There wasn't any fear on every face

We knew what tomorrow would bring

These days, it could be almost anything

Take down the banners and flags with the ugly mug

Raise the American Flag, and even give it a hug

Let the Lady Liberty stand tall and proud

Banish from this country, that dark shroud

Let the sun shine on this great country, the USA

With all this darkness all over here, let's do away

Bring back the United States of America of yesterday

When the Presidents, used common sense in every way

Bring back this country, that was friends with everyone

Not this twisted evil, that some maniac had spun

We want a country, where the President is someone we look up to

Not a wanna be king, that should be behind bars in a zoo

Let's hold hands and stand together in this fight

To bring the United States of America, into a new light

One that'll shine even brighter than before

What's happening now, we don't want anymore

If you still believe in the President, I have a suggestion.

Time to see your psychiatrist. Do it very soon!

Love Isn't Imagining

 

Love Isn't Imagining

© by Bud Lemire on Sept 4, 2025

Love isn't imagining who they could be, it's about knowing who they really are

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So many times we imagine the perfect mate

We get all excited, and it's so hard to wait

As our lives move along and intertwine

We find out their greatness, isn't so fine

Other times, they're great in ways we never could have imagined them to be

Once we get to know the real them, It's the real love that we'll see

Love is a journey, between two hearts that beat

When the soul know it's true, and there's no defeat

Souls are of the spirit, the highest level you will ever know

It lives within each of us, and goes wherever we go

Your sexual organs are aroused, but believe me when I say

The soul knows when it's real, and it will never go away

Listen to your heart and soul, listen to all you find

Find out who they really are, instead of imagining with your mind

This year I learned a very big lesson. I forgot to listen with my heart and soul and let my mind imagine what love could be.

I won't go into detail, but let's just say that someone that loves me very

much from the Spirit world was there to see me learn a very hard

lesson. Why? Because she loves me so very much, on the highest soul level.

I thank her every day for her love, as she watches over me.