Author: papasmurf

Mending A Broken Heart

      Mending A Broken Heart

Take me to the breaking of a beautiful dawn.

Take me to where my heart has gone.

Take me to the end to search for the start.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

Take me to where I don’t feel so small.

Take me to where I don’t need to stand tall.

Take me  there quickly before I fall apart.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

Teach me how to see when I close my eyes.

Teach me how to forgive and to apologize.

Show me quickly before I die in the dark.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

Take me to where love isn’t for sale.

To a place where hearts are not so frail.

Take me to where I don’t need to play a part.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

Take me to a place where I feel no shame.

Take me to a place where I feel no pain.

Learning a new game is the hardest part.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

——————————————————-R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

I’ll Be There

      I’ll Be There

Never fear that you will be alone.

You know how much our love has grown.

As you walk through this savage land,

I’ll be there to hold your hand.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

You may awaken and think I’m gone.

You will worry about what went wrong.

No amount of stress can make me leave.

I’ll always be there. You must believe.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

In the darkest night I’m by your side.

Your love gives me such loving pride.

Through the roughest times of life.

I am there through all the strife

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

When you think you can’t go on.

When it seems all hope is gone.

When there is nothing left to say.

I’ll be there to save the day.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

When you feel your drowning in sin.

When you feel there is no way to win.

Turn to me and I’ll guide you through.

I’ll be there and all will be cool.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

I’ll never turn away from you.

I’ll wrap my loving arms around you.

I’ll shelter you from all harm.

Nothing can take you from my arms.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

I’ve loved you from before you were born.

I’ll love you till the day they blow that horn.

My love will go on for eternity.

Please, won’t you give yourself to me?

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.————————R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

 

 

 

What Goes Around Comes Around

 

What Goes Around Comes Around

I don’t know if I can keep on keeping on.

This depression has gotten me down.

I can’t just put a happy face on.

Like some happy go lucky clown.

It’s been this way since you waved goodbye.

You left without a word or sound.

Left me all alone to cry and cry.

I  have no idea where you were bound.

You took off like a bat out of hell.

Disappeared in a cloud of dust.

Left me coughing as my heart fell.

It stopped and started turning to rust.

I keep searching for a sign of you.

Checked the mail for a letter or note.

Nothing but bills and things to do.

Junk mail really gets my goat.

Every night I leave the light on.

So, if you come by you’ll know I’m home.

But, for two long years I’ve left the light on.

You don’t come by. You do not phone.

A darker life I can’t imagine.

I no longer have an appetite.

I am wondering now how it can end.

I do not have the strength to fight.

 

Then, I get an E-mail from a high school friend.

I haven’t seen her in years.

She asks how things have been.

I don’t mention all my fears.

We talk back and forth for awhile.

Then we started talking on the phone.

Many weeks of long conversational trials

led to a date. I pick her up at home.

After weeks of dating and having a blast

I get a letter from you to my surprise.

You state your very sorry for the past.

I am still the love light in your eyes.

I pick up a pen and begin to write.

I never thought it would happen.

Without hesitation I write.

Another has taken your place. It’s a fact then.

—————————————————-R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

 

It’s Forever

      It’s Forever

I think back to the day,

we were married in the month of May.

You were so beautiful,

and I cried. I loved you so.

All my dreams of happiness

were coming true that day of bliss.

“It’s forever”, you heard me say

when you said “I do”,  that day.

 

Without you —-

I know I can’t go on.

Without you —-

There is no morning dawn.

Without you —-

The stars no longer shine.

Without you —-

I know I’ll lose my mind.

Without you —- Without you.

 

I think back to the time

we spent together when you were mine.

You were so wonderful.

I never wanted to let you go.

I lived every day for you.

Your love for me was always true.

“It’s forever”, I told our friends.

I hoped that it would  never end.

 

Without you —-

I know I can’t go on.

Without you —-

There is no morning dawn.

Without you —-

The stars no longer shine.

Without you —-

I know I’ll lose my mind.

Without you —- Without you —-.

 

It ended on that day,

the angles came to carry you away.

“Please God! —- Tell me why?”

“Was there a reason for her to die?”

She was so beautiful,

and, you know I loved her so.

“It’s forever”, —- was a lie!!

It ended the day she had to  die.—————R. W. Johnson—-(1994)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bloodline

 

      The Bloodline

She was a girl living in the city.

She was clinging to her religion.

She was not wise, such a pity.

The man cared nothing for religion.

 

He cared nothing for the bloodline.

She got lost in the bloodline.

Heavy cost of the bloodline.

But, she goes on.

She cries at night & keeps alive the bloodline.

So much riding on the bloodline.

Why’s he hiding from the bloodline?

It isn’t right.

She cries at night & keeps alive the bloodline.

 

She heard that heaven is invite-only.

Reserved for the Christian soldiers.

Not unwed girls living in the city & lonely.

Asking for change from old sirs.

But, The Bible says Jesus loves her.

Even though she never married,

God loves her more than the Christians do.

 

She is part of His Holy bloodline.

She got saved in the bloodline.

The price He paid for the bloodline

changed her life.

She cries at night & keeps alive His bloodline.

She believes in the bloodline.

Lives and breathes by the bloodline

with all her might.

She cries at night & keeps alive His bloodline.

 

I shouldn’t have let her shoulder all the burden.

She probably won’t forgive me. God may not either.

I made a cross and laid it on her shoulders, hurting.

But, I never broke her spirit.

 

She owes that to her bloodline.

She stayed strong for the bloodline.

I did wrong by the bloodline.

She went on.

She cried at night & kept alive the bloodline.

Sacrificed for the bloodline..

Paid the price for the bloodline

for all her life.

She cries at night & keeps alive the bloodline.

——————————————————-R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coming On Strong

      Coming On Strong

Another day, as she drug out of bed.

She just sat there holding her head.

She had drank but, not that much.

She wasn’t using it as a crutch.

Mostly she was just depressed.

Just dried tears is all that’s left.

Names were called. Words were said.

Now she wished that she were dead.

She really didn’t want him gone.

But, she didn’t want to be treated wrong.

Everything was falling apart.

The pain of having a broken heart.

Depression was coming on strong.

Lord, tell me where I went wrong.

Will I ever see a better day?

She could hope, but couldn’t say.

She was sliding down into the gloom.

She felt the end was coming soon.

She had no desire to do a thing.

Just sit & hope the phone will ring.

Then she thought of her childhood.

Of family, friends , & motherhood.

She was so very happy then.

What had happened to those friends?

Then she remembered they were still there.

Her family & friends wanting to share.

She went home & found a love.

A love sent from God above.

Her family & friends were all there.

Giving support & giving care.

All she needed was here all along.

She was suddenly feeling strong.

No more crying & feeling depressed.

Family & friends took care of the rest.

Faith in God was coming on strong.

How did she ever go wrong?

This is where she needed to be.

Here she will stay for eternity.—————–R.W. Johnson—–(2011)

 

 

 

The Story Of Sin

      The Story Of Sin

Imagine, in 6 short days creation completed.

Everything was done that was needed.

Then why was there a tree of temptation?

Freedom of choice was God’s creation.

When man was created he had this choice.

God knew they would have a voice.

Satan accused God of forcing reverence.

Man’s free will could bring severance.

But, God told Satan they will choose Him.

Despite disobedience, bringing on original sin.

Man had free will so he could choose.

If he chose God he made the right moves.

Satan would do all to make man choose wrong.

If Satan won he would have a new song.

He would say God is a tyrant.

None would dare to deny it.

But, God knew man would not fail Him.

He would provide a way for them to win.

He would die to remove their sin.

A gift to man for those who choose Him.

The final scenes of this war is future in it’s curse.

God’s people will be watched by the universe.

A time of trouble like there never was.

God’s power withdrawn from the cause.

Satan attacking with a vengeance.

God’s people standing, relentless.

Standing firm in their faith & love for God.

Choosing on their own to love only God.

Proving to the universe once & for all.

They will love God by their choice rather than fall.

They can do nothing on their own but, choose.

But, their choice will make heavenly news.

God is no tyrant, but, a God of love.

There is no greater God above.

The entire universe will be in harmony.

The love of God has set them free.

Sin will never raise its ugly head again.

Let this future world begin!!——————–R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

50 Year Reunion

      50 Year Reunion

The 50 year H S reunion has come and gone.

But, the memories will live on and on.

If you haven’t gone to one at least once in your life

you haven’t lived,—- and that ain’t right.

 

3 schools were involved.  That’s different than most.

But, there is a reason. Just ask the host.

All went to one school for the first 3 years.

2 new schools were built for our final year.

 

So  the seniors from all 3 schools were at the blast.

They all partied like animals without any past.

A lot of old cronies just having a ball.

Checking others name badges to know them at all.

 

Each badge had your senior picture on it.

Otherwise, no one would recognize your wit.

We were all friends, even after 50 years.

At times it could almost bring you to tears.

 

Even people you weren’t close to in school

now were your buddies, and that was cool.

You felt a bond after 50 years had passed.

You know what it took for each one  to last.

 

I saw people I thought I would never see again.

But, when seeing them, it was worth the wait until then.

Funny,  they were all old but me.

Then again, they probably felt the same,  you see.

 

It was a wonderful time when we grew up.

Now things are getting really tough.

We will lead the way as we go on.

We’ll stand tall cause we are strong.

 

Several weren’t there I’d love to see.

Some passed on way too early for me.

Those who missed lost a part of their past.

It will haunt them till the last.

 

For those who were there

It won’t be so hard to bare.

For we know in 5 we’ll do it again.

To miss it then would be a real sin.—————-Wayne Johnson——-(2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s Heavenly

It’s heavenly

Sometimes we walk on a beach all alone.

We gaze at the waves and the sky.

You cling to me & give a little groan.

Here we are darling. Only you and I.

And I say to myself. It’s heavenly!!

Oh, so heavenly my love.

 

Sometimes we go hand in hand to a park.

We watch  people playing  & having fun.

We look in the trees and see a lark.

His song talks about the love he’s won.

And I say to myself. It’s heavenly!!

Oh, so heavenly my love.

 

Sometimes were  home watching TV.

You cuddle up and hold my hand.

My eyes blur so I can hardly see.

I hold a treasure in my hand.

And I say to myself. It’s heavenly!!

Oh, so heavenly my love.

 

Love is such a wondrous thing it’s true.

But, it wouldn’t have much meaning without you.

You are my world. My guiding light.

Without you my world would have no light.

 

Sometimes we drive in the country  for fun.

We look at all the sights to see.

We see a  dog chasing a rabbit on the run.

I laugh as I pull you close to me.

And I say to myself. It’s heavenly!!

Oh, so heavenly my love.

 

Sometimes we go to an alley to bowl.

Were not good, but we give it a try.

You laugh at me as a gutter ball I roll.

I said  I’m not good.  It’s not a lie.

And I say to myself. It’s heavenly!!

Oh, so heavenly my love.

 

Sometimes we hug like it will never end.

I kiss you with passion from my heart.

I feel the vibes that your body can send.

I know now that we will never part.

And I say to myself. It’s heavenly!!

Oh, so heavenly my love.———————-R. W. Johnson—–  (2012)

 

Love Needs More

      Love Needs More

I am feeling like some circus clown.

She has turned my world upside down.

It was a roller coaster ride to hell.

At times things were really doing swell.

Then, our relationship crashed & burned.

You left and acted so  unconcerned.

What do you expect from love?

All white & fluffy like a turtle dove?

Or down and dirty like mud wrestling?

Keep it brief!!—– Just a little fling?

That’s not the way it is, I fear.

When you’re ready for love, I’ll be here.

 

Then I thought about what I said.

It touched something in my head.

God has made this thought very clear.

If you’re ready for love, then I’ll be here.

Tears started flowing from my eyes.

Oh, how I hated the deceit and lies.

A world ruled by sin is a miserable place.

I need you God to give me your grace.

I need forgiveness for my sins.

I need your love through thick & thin.

Perhaps a relationship with you in the middle.

Can make me feel as  fit as a fiddle.————R. W. Johnson—-(2012)