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Mother Earth Cries For Help

The 6th extinction is now upon us.
Many species have turned to dust.
They say man is the major cause.
He has broken all of nature’s laws.

Pollution in almost every form.
It has destroyed, as nature mourns.
Genetic manipulation of nature’s ways.
It’s bound to send you to an early grave.

Too many humans. No room for all.
First, the lesser species take the fall.
Rape Mother Earth and pay the price.
You will see—– it just isn’t nice.

As a species, man’s days are numbered.
How will it end? Has anyone wondered?
Can anything be done to stop it all?
Or, is man heading for his final fall?

Sit back and give it some thought.
What has your actions wrought?
Is there anything that you can do?
Then , get others to do the same too.

————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Like tears of glass, tinkling when they land,
these tears of grief are not so grand.
The pain that is left in my heart
Is worse than the pain of being apart.
Knowing I will never be with you again.
One is the loneliest #. How to begin?
To start over is a mountain too high.
All it does is make me want to cry.
I have to dream the impossible dream.
But, I only dream of you,—– it seems.
They say time heals all wounds.
Have they ever lost someone too soon?
All our future plans & dreams are gone.
Taken away with the morning dawn.
Taken when the angels came for you.
Now,—– whatever will I do?
All the songs of sorrow and loss
come slaming home. The feeling not lost.
Death leaves you nowhere to turn.
Take it to heart. Live and learn.
Faith in religious beliefs is the only hope.
Without it, I might as well cut my throat.
I know you are in a better place now.
No more suffering & pain creasing your brow.
I am hurting, but I will give it to the Lord.
No way am I joining the angry hoard.
Those who think all they have is here & now.
They might as well worship the golden cow.
There is no ‘real’ love found in that belief.
But, in the love of God I find relief.
I will keep the faith & be with you again.
My sweetheart, my lover, my friend.

——————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Rebel Rouser

There has got to be a hero today.
Someone who will listen to what they say.
Someone who will stand up to the fight.
Someone who fight for the right.
Yet, there is not always someone who will.
Just keep pumping the old rumor mill.
What it takes is everyone together.
She said she will lead, if we let her.
But, it must be a group effort to succeed.
Every single person is what we need.
We have a strong reason to believe.
No, we have not been smoking weed.
It is the principle of the whole thing.
It is what each one of us bring.
If enough believe, we can change the world.
If belief leads to action, I am thrilled.
Action will lead to bringing about change.
Change is what is needed, we claim.
Out with the old, in with the new.
It will lead to something good for you.
So come on board and voice your opinion.
The worst that can happen is dissension.
But, even that will cause people to think.
There is a better way. The current way stinks.
Call me a radical, because I stir the pot.
It is better than nothing. Is it not??
Come on folks. It’s time for a better way.
It is time to make it a better day.

———————————R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Date Gone Wrong

The trees are bare.
I am sorry that I took you there.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
It didn’t work out fair.

It was meant to be fun.
Instead, we were on the run.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
We were dodging the gun.

I thought it would be cool.
Lots for us to do.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
I feel like a fool.

A day in the woods.
A little hike, if we could.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
It didn’t turn out like it should.

No trespassing everywhere.
Sometimes it just isn’t fair.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
They didn’t want to share.

I know you are upset.
I tried, but what the heck.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
Hope I didn’t lose respect.

I apologize, but where to begin.
Maybe someday we could try again.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
No more woods. A movie then?

Life is tough without all this.
To start over is all I wish.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
Don’t fill your heart with bitterness.

——————-R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Being The Man

A time comes in every life
when it’s time to put away the strife.
Time to knuckle down and under.
Have your fun without the plunder.
Be a respectful citizen.
Do whatever it takes to win.
But, in a way that is fair to all.
Don’t be a tyrant before the fall.
In the end, it comes back to you.
You will be respected too.
You will be a giant in the community.
This is good. It is not lunacy.
Strive to be a man among men.
You will always be remembered then.
Your legacy will be very great.
Though, your glory may come too late.
You won’t be a black mark in history.
But, someone who all will want to be.
Take pride in all that you do.
I know, it won’t mean much to you.
But, many others will benefit.
Others, who will copy your wit.
They will make their marks too.
And it all will have started with you.

———————R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

The Ups & Downs Of Life

Ups & Downs Of Life

I have been around.
I have done the town.
I have been dumped.
I have been stumped.
Yet, it goes around.
Spinning down , down.
Life goes on despite it all.
A great time before the fall.
You’ll have your ups & downs.
Don’t go around wearing a frown.
Life is a merry go round.
Your down in April, up in May.
Karma will come around they say.
Ride the highs & slip through the lows.
The ups & downs is how it goes.
Take the good with the bad.
In the end you will be glad.
Sooner or later you’ll meet the one.
She will go with you. It will be fun.
Ups and downs to share together.
Sticking together through any weather.
Someone to share it all with you.
If you stick together like glue,
life will be wonderful for you.
It’s the best thing you can do.
Like birds of a feather.
No matter what, stick together.
Make your lives a bed of roses.
Heaven on earth. Be glad you chose it.
It will complete your life here.
It is the best. Make that clear.

———————-R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Ode To 2016

Ode to 2016

2016 is finally here.
Don’t know if I should cry or cheer.
Things look rough in the world right now.
Yet, I feel we will make it through somehow.
Things could be worse. They could always be better.
I still have family. We still get together.
My health is fair. Working to improve it.
You value your health, the older you get.
I hope your new year is great.
Still, be sure to not tempt fate.
Make sure your religious life is in order.
Things indicate we are on the border.
I don’t want to preach gloom and doom.
I hope love in your life will bloom.
Whatever is in store, keep the faith.
Make the right choice before it’s too late.
Be thankful for all you have every day.
Have a great year is all I can say.
2016 here we come.
Hope you all have a lot of fun.

—————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

The Caves Of Time

I have been exploring the Caves Of Time .
It is driving me out of my mind.
I have pursued it for some time.
Let me tell you what I did find.

First: What is the Caves Of Time?
It is a trip you take in your mind.
If you go there you will find
things are different when out of time.

You are taking a trip in your mind.
So you are stepping out of time.
Once you try it, you will find
you can go to any period of time.

Thus, I call it the Caves Of Time.
Why is it driving me out of my mind?
It is because you step out of time.
You perceive things differently in your mind.

Sometimes that’s bad; sometimes it’s kind.
The end results, you will find,
is often quite different than real time.
I can’t explain that in my mind.

Just try it and you will find
the trip will blow your mind.
You may pull it off like a chime.
Then again, you may find:

Things aren’t the same out of time.
Is your memory not up to the grind?
More likely, it will happen every time.
Even if your memory is fine.

You are thinking this is just a rhyme.
Yet, you can’t explain the change in time.
I can remember when you were mine.
We had fun all the time.

Then, suddenly, I came to find.
Somehow, you were no longer mine.
For that to happen, it took some time.
But, in the ‘Caves’, it was no crime.

Because I found it took no time.
The time condensed. It was a sign.
A sign I have kept in mind,
as I explore the Caves Of Time.

You say it’s history, not a sign.
I just remember it all in my mind.
Time isn’t needed to see the crime.
Time to get my thoughts in line.

You may be right, yet I find.
I like it here in the Caves Of Time.
The bad times fly by in my mind.
Yet, I can linger on the good times.

You think I am losing my mind.
You say: “Get out of the Caves Of Time.”
Come back to reality and I will find.
You still love me. It’s not a crime.

——————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

A Lover’s Revenge

I am having a lousy night.
You are nowhere in sight.
These thoughts can make me mean.
I just might end up making a scene.

Lovers have come and lovers have gone.
Some left me crying, others, a song.
But, you were a knife in the back.
Smooth lies have left me a mat.

Something for you to wipe your feet on.
You knew just when to come on strong.
Then turn it off without a hint.
A betting man could make a mint.

Bet on you to triumph and me to lose.
I made front page, broken heart, news.
Quietly,—– I plot my revenge.
It won’t be pleasant in the end.

Ya can’t please everyone, so please yourself.
When I’m done, you’ll know how I felt.
It won’t be bloody and it won’t be nice.
But, it will be something to make you think twice.

You will hopefully change your ways.
I know for sure, you’ll have seen better days.
When I am threw with you,
you will be better off in a zoo.

You’ll look like a monkey and smell like one too.
You’ll be wondering what happened to you?
It will come as such a surprise,
There won’t even be time for tears in your eyes.

My night may feel like hell now.
But, yours will be worse somehow.
You will be a mere shadow of your former self.
You may even put yourself up on a shelf.

—————————————-R. W, Johnson—–(2015)

Today Is The Day To Find The Way

Are you ready? Get your life in order.
It’s coming soon. Run for the border.
If you’re in love, make sure it’s strong.
The end is coming. It won’t be long.
All that can be shaken will be shaken.
There will be little giving, much taking.
Who do you trust with your life?
Make sure that that person is right.
Just hang on to what you’ve got.
They’ll try to take it, as likely as not.
Follow the one who has no gun.
He’ll keep you safe while on the run.
His power is from on high.
You can be sure, He won’t let you die.
I hope your loved ones are with you.
It’s their only chance of getting through.
They will hit you with their best shot.
But, do not worry. That’s all they got.
You’ll be safe in the hands of Him.
There is no way that they can win.
If you don’t agree with the signs of the times.
Just pray a little and see what comes to mind.
He is working to bring you in.
Get you to turn your back on sin.
Give Him a chance. That’s all it takes.
Why fool around and tempt the fates?

——————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

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