Life Lessons – Page 9 – Word Smith Wisdom

The Owl And I

The Owl And

When young, I was on my way to school.

I saw an owl in a tree. He said woo!!

I stopped and said “My name is Sam.”

Now that you know who I am,

who are you? He just said woo!

I was wondering what am I to do?

When all the bird says is woo!

He flew away right after that.

But, the next day, he was back.

Again, I heard him say woo!

I told him who I was too.

“Are you saying woo is your name”

He said woo again. Was it a game?

Then he turned his head way around.

“Doesn’t that hurt?” I said with a frown.

He fluffed his feathers and shook his head.

But, woo was all he ever said.

Soon, he flew away again.

Flying high on the wind.

Next day, he was there, as usual

If he wasn’t, it would be unusual.

I said woo! before he did.

I thought he would flip his lid.

He just looked with big ole eyes.

Shook his head as if to say ‘nice try.’

I tossed him a piece of apple.

He hopped down like going for a rat hole.

He grabbed the apple and returned to the tree.

Then, he gobbled it up real fast, you see.

He said woo! one more time.

Then flew away to see what he could find.

After that, it was a morning routine.

For me not to have an apple would be mean.

Soon, he was taking it from my hand.

Sometimes, on my arm, he would land.

That day came when I was crossing the street.

I didn’t see the car rushing toward me. Screech.

The owl hit me in the back.

Knocking me out of the car’s track.

The owl had saved my life that day.

For that, I give thanks when I pray.

We remained friends till he started a family.

An old barn, outside of town, was their shanty.

I still see him now and then.

I give him apple because we are friends.

——————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

There Is Hope With Grace

There Is Hope With Grace

I took a trip to my hometown.

All I wanted was to look around.

I couldn’t believe all that I saw.

It seems my town has taken a fall.

It’s like Sodom and Gomorrah.

If your ‘normal’, people ignore ya.

You must be gay and go all the way.

Be ready for any type of play.

This kind of stuff is not for me.

Only one thing, I gotta flee.

For sure, I will not be looking back.

No pillar of salt. That’s a fact.

The country life is for me.

Walk around and feel free.

Church each week to stay in line.

Always keep God on my mind.

Pray for those who are truly lost.

Suffer them, at any cost.

Except for the grace of God, go I.

Any less and I’d rather die.

There is a major work to do.

It’s too much for me or you.

But, with the power of God to help,

any heart will be brought to melt.

The blinders will fall away.

They will be reborn that day.

———————-R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

No Way, But Up

No Way But Up

I know that look on your face.

You have failed in every case.

All you’ve tried falls apart.

Even love led to a broken heart.

No happy sunsets for you.

Just one more night to go through.

I would say you’re down and out.

All you do is sit and pout.

No clouds with a silver lining.

Nothing nice to be reminding.

Life has been a one way street.

Nothing special or unique.

You have thought of ending it all.

That step might be your biggest fall.

No where now to go, but up.

It is hard. Like driving a truck.

Get down and knuckle under.

The sound of that is like thunder.

Roaring in your head so loud.

You can’t lose yourself in a crowd.

John Cena says never give up.

It takes a lot more than luck.

It takes hard work. Never give in.

In the end, you will win.

Put a smile on that face.

You can never be a disgrace.

You have brains, health, and good looks.

Just like written in a book.

Look ahead to the final chapter.

The ending is great. No crap here.

It is the book of your life.

You can write the ending without strife.

Go for the gold. Do your best.

Put those negative thoughts to rest.

Remember, no matter what you do.

The final results are up to you.

—————————–R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

What Goes Around Comes Around

What Goes Around Comes Around

The time for you has finally come.

Time to confess what you have done.

You have dodged the bullet long enough.

There is no where you can run.

You feel the bottom fell out for you.

There is nothing else that you can do.

You’re a diamond still in the rough.

But, you have been acting like a fool.

Oh, oh, it is coming down.

It is falling all around.

The sunsets are turning gray.

Nothing left, except to pray.

There is no longer a way out.

Should have taken a different route.

It is hard to take all the blame.

It will really put you to shame.

Is there anything to be done??

You were not the only one.

I remember the day, oh, so well.

Wrong choice made.. Who could tell?

Once it’s made, you can’t turn back.

After that your life is hell.

You want to go back again.

Try not to make that sin.

Shouldn’t have went to that shack.

There is no way now to win.

Oh, oh, it is coming down.

It is falling all around.

The sunsets are turning gray.

Nothing left, except to pray.

There is no longer a way out.

Should have taken a different route.

It is hard to take all the blame.

It will really put you to shame.

Is there anything to be done??

You were not the only one.

——————————–R.W. Johnson (2017)

A Goal In Mind

A Goal In Mind

Yes, I’m coming around again.

I thought you were more than a friend.

We have to try to work this out.

My feelings are hurt, without a doubt.

Why this happened no one knows.

Around and around and around it goes.

We were, are, and always will be friends.

If we go beyond that, it all depends.

If you forgive me, let’s give it a try.

You couldn’t find a better man than I.

After all, we have nothing to lose.

I’m not putting my neck in a noose.

I am not out to hurt or rip you apart.

Let’s make all that clear from the start.

We can be friends and gradually grow closer.

I don’t want it to be like a roller coaster.

Just go with the flow and see where it leads.

Sometimes we can’t see the forest for the trees.

Time together is always a pleasure.

Being with you has become a treasure.

If it is to be,—– it will become.

As for me, you’re the only one.

But, it takes two to tangle.

When you’re ready, we will mangle.

For, two can become as one.

Give it time. It will be fun.

————————————–R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

The Love Assassin

The Love Assassin

I am an assassin of the heart.

I’ve done it again. Not so smart.

Blood on my hands tell the tale.

I try to stop—– to no avail.

My life has been one slaughter after another.

I rip and tear their hearts asunder.

Leaving nothing, but a bleeding heart.

Despite the fact it is tearing me apart.

My intentions are always good.

I am acting like I should.

Then, suddenly, there is a change.

I become the assassin of pain.

When things seem to be working out.

I sabotage it, without a doubt.

It seems I have a fear of success.

Yet, that’s what I want, I confess.

My life has been one slaughter after another.

I rip and tear hearts asunder.

Leaving nothing, but a bleeding heart.

Despite the fact it’s tearing me apart.

Will I always be an assassin?

It certainly is not my passion.

Yet, I can’t seem to help myself.

I am crying.—– I need help.

————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

Wildfire Ravings

Wildfire Ravings

Surrounded by wildfires for the past week.

Breathing hazardous air that really reeks.

Praying the fires don’t come this way.

It gets more stressful every day.

Hoping we don’t have to evacuate.

It’s almost more than I can take.

Everyone here feels the same.

All they are doing seems in vain.

Finally, a report of rain on the way.

It’s a week away, is all they would say.

Thousands of fire fighters from all over.

Just to keep us from pushing up clover.

35 dead with the number growing.

Many are gone with no one knowing.

Billions of dollars gone up in smoke.

It is definitely enough to make you choke.

Stress can be a killer factor.

Wondering if we will be told to scatter.

May you never have to go through this.

It is something you’d be glad to miss.

Maybe not as bad as being in hell.

But, not far off, from what I can tell.

——————————–R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

Only One Way

Only One Way

I turned on the TV to watch a show.

It was the same old shoot em up and rodeo.

Another hurricane, another tornado.

Maybe I should listen to the radio.

Everywhere the horrible news kept pouring in.

This is a terrible place drowning in sin.

I want a better life for you and me.

We must escape so we can be free.

But, there is very little we can do.

Because you can never run away from you.

To do that you need a new heart.

Be born again with a new start.

There is only one known way it can be done.

Surrender yourself to the heavenly One.

Everything then will fall into place.

It won’t get rid of the violence and hate.

But, it will give you all you need.

So you can make it through feeling freed.

You will give it all to Him.

He will carry you then.

You will know you’re future is assured.

You’re going home. He gave you His word.

————————————–R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

Motivation

Motivation

Long ago, we would take pride.

To climb a mountain to see what’s on the other side.

It seems now there are now more mountains to climb.

Are we done while still in our prime?

Instead of literal mountains, there are others.

In science, space exploration, whatever your druthers.

Search for answers to the unknown.

Answers to mysteries can be shown.

We have much left yet to explore.

Is that opportunity knocking on your door?

Pick a topic and dive right in.

You say you don’t know where to begin?

Research is a good starting place.

See what others have learned to date.

Become an expert in your field.

Whatever it is, there is much to be revealed.

Whether you are touching on things to change the world.

Or, just an imaginary world you bring to herald.

Whatever it is, always do your best.

The results will be excellent, I would guess.

It will make a better man of you.

A better world to slip into.

——————————————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

Math Genius

Math Genius

He was an average, ordinary teenage boy.

Then he slipped and fell, tripping over a toy.

He was hospitalized with a concussion.

His accident caused quite a disruption.

Several days later he started seeing numbers.

He could do math without any blunders.

Before, he was an average math student.

Now, at math, he was very prudent.

He did math like a computer in his head.

Finally, he was well enough to leave his bed.

He was tested in many ways.

He never failed to amaze.

He was faster than a super computer.

100% accurate with all computes here.

He did it all in his head without problem.

Any problems given, he would solve them.

His fame spread far and wide.

Soon, he was carrying himself with pride.

He was asked to work for NASA.

“Can you solve what we ask ya?”

He could with no problem at all.

His word would be the final call.

Then, on a manned flight into space.

A problem arose that needed haste.

He was called in to help.

He could solve the problem in time, they felt.

On his way he tripped and fell.

Hit his head hard, they could tell.

When he woke up he knew no math.

He was less than average now in that.

His days of fame and glory were over.

He could not have felt any lower.

He felt like he could flip his lid.

His flame burned out long before his legend did.

Now, he is again an average high school kid.

But, it was great remembering all that he did.

——————————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2017)