Month: December 2014

Magic

 

       Magic

I had given up on love. I had no desire.

It always turned into a turn off. There was no fire.

Then I saw you. I couldn’t believe it.

You stole my heart. I couldn’t retrieve it.

 

You can do magic!!

Like the song, you cast your spell.

With your eyes. You do it so well.

You can do magic!!

I knew when I let you in.

You would control me until the end.

 

I’m lost in your arms. I have no will.

I just lie here & be real still.

I am hypnotized by your eyes.

Your smile could be a thin disguise.

 

I have no defense from your charms.

I only desire to be in your arms.

If I wanted to, I couldn’t leave.

I have no tricks hidden up my sleeve.

 

You can do magic!!

Like the song, you cast your spell.

With your eyes. You do it so well.

You can do magic!!

I knew when I let you in.

You would control me until the end.

 

On those nights when it’s dark and cold.

The thunder roars and I feel so old.

You come to me & stop my shaking.

I sleep till dawn without waking.

 

When you wrap me in your arms,

I feel warm and safe from all harm.

I never, never want to let you go.

I tell myself I should take it slow.

 

You can do magic!!

Like the song, you cast your spell.

With your eyes. You do it so well.

You can do magic!!

I knew when I let you in.

You would control me until the end.

 

Now the years have passed and you’re still mine.

I am still in a trance around you all the time.

I realize how happy it has been for me.

Finding real love made the difference, you see.

——————————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2013)

 

 

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Searching For Love

      Searching For Love

I’ve been searching high and low for love.

A friend said “Pull it from a hat, not a glove.”

So, off to Straw Hat Pizza I went.

Told them I was there cause I was sent.

I wanted love served in a hat.

“Are you nuts?” the guy said back.

“My friend said get love out of a hat.”

He said “Straw Hat is not where it is at.”

He said “Go down the road till you see the red light.”

I walked into the firehouse. I hoped he was right.

“I’m here for love”, I said with a grin.

The man looked like his temper was thin.

“Get out of here you little cock roach.”

I was appalled by his reproach.

I told him I was directed there.

He said “Someone was pulling your hair.”

He said “You need a house of ill repute.”

He sent me flying down the road with his boot.

I thought about what he had said.

Then a new thought came into my head.

I rushed across town as fast as I could go.

I knew then what he said was so.

I went to the state legislature & I walked in.

I thought ‘This is surly a house of sin.’

They asked me what I was doing there?

I said  “I have come  to get my share.”

They said “Do you have any idea where you are?”

I said “Not for sure, but I have come pretty far.”

I said “I am on a quest for love.”

They escorted me out with a shove.

I guess it’s right what they say.

Congress will ‘screw’ you—with NO love.  It’s their way.

——————————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2013)

 

 

Trying To Get Back

      Trying To Get Back

Well, hello there?

I haven’t seen you in a long, long time.

Where you been hiding?

You never were a close friend of mine.

You say you’re sorry?

Is time supposed to heal all wounds?

You have a story?

I can’t say it hasn’t come too soon.

Your all alone now?

Well, welcome to the loners club.

I need to listen?

Are you going to drag me through the mud?

You’re starting over?

I know that could spell certain doom.

You’ve learned a lesson?

Is that supposed to brighten up the gloom?

You want to tell me?

That is something I fear the most.

How it went down?

I feel like I’m at a ‘celebrity roast.’

You’re wanting back now?

Do I have a label saying fool on my forehead?

Just one chance?

I’m the “Last Chance Café”, or you’re dead?

Not a guilt trip?

Just forty miles of bad road. No end in sight.

A girl I’m with?

No, no girl, which means less chance for a fight.

Well, come on now?

Have you been listening to me at all?

It’s not over?

Does a one legged man ever take a fall?

You’re not willing?

I’m not even considering jumping into the fire.

I have changed now. I’m willing.

I don’t want to change from a hater to a crier.

When you’re gone, you’re gone?

Only to be believed when on your epitaph .

Well now, so long.

Now that that’s over,—- I’ll hit the sack.

——————————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2013)

 

 

 

 

 

Soapbox Love 101

      Soapbox Love 101

When a man truly loves, it is with his heart & soul.

When a woman loves, to be desirable is her goal.

It never means she loves less than a man.

The focus is different. That’s part of the plan.

The focus can change if the results aren’t right.

How the man responds may lead to a fight.

The man searches for the perfect mate.

His ideas of a mate may be out of date.

Women have always wanted to be desired.

Their efforts to be so can make one tired.

Some things seem to be true to both.

Like trust, faithfulness, & a devotional oath

Still, there is this game that must be played.

Like a girl being coy till the boy is enraged.

Or, the boy insisting he must ‘play the field’.

That can cause wounds that are slow to heal.

Many, many factors come into play.

These factors may change from day to day.

This all makes it hard to find that ‘soul mate.’

The highest rating a mate could ever rate.

When it happens all ‘games’ are put aside.

They are into each other with all love & pride.

They make for themselves a heaven on earth.

Every effort spent shows what it is worth.

No greater love can one show another.

Except when Christ is included as their brother.

—————————————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2013)

 

Finding A ‘Helpmate’

 

Finding A ‘Helpmate’

Life goes on and so do we.

Where we go no one can see.

Except for God, who sees all.

Be we big or be we small.

Have you wondered now & then?

With billions of women and men,

why it’s so hard to find a mate?

Often times hard to get a date.

Are things this way for a reason?

A ‘greater power’ knows the season.

He knows what will work & what won’t.

You say ‘I do’ and then you don’t.

He knows the beginning from the end.

Give Him a chance and let Him in.

He will find you the ‘perfect mate’.

Give Him a chance before it’s too late.

If He is part of life with your ‘helpmate’,

no greater love will you both partake.

The ways of the world are quite deceiving.

No way to ensure you are receiving

the greatest love you can attain.

But, with God, love will remain.

Life with a ‘helpmate’  is heaven on earth.

Then you will know what love is worth.

Especially agape love from God above.

Your sins forgiven is the greatest love.——R. W. Johnson—–(2013)

 

 

 

Hard, Hard Times

 

      Hard, Hard Times

A time is coming when scarcity of food will be common.

The freedom of religion will be uncommon.

Men will pray for their very souls.

To stay alive will be your major goal.

 

 

We need the warriors of the light.

To come and fight with all their might.

We must stand against oppression.

We must defeat their control obsessions.

The time has come to say what’s right.

To fight for the truth with all of  our might.

 

A time is coming when you’re totally  controlled

You can’t buy or sell if you don’t fit the mold.

You will be hunted down like a common dog.

If not killed, then jailed, like a common hog.

 

We need the warriors of light.

To come and fight with all their might.

We must stand against oppression.

We must defeat their control obsessions.

The time has come to say what’s right.

To fight for the truth with all of our might.

 

Our bread and water will be sure.

We have the truth which is the cure.

Our faith must always remain strong.

Soon we will all sing the same song.

 

We need the warriors of the light.

To come and fight with all their might.

We must stand against the oppression.

We must defeat their control obsessions.

The time has come to say what’s right.

To fight for truth with all our might.———–R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

Sweet Surrender

 

          Sweet Surrender

Have you often come to God to  say.

Forgive my sins. I will obey.

Yet, as you go out into the city.

You sin again. It’s such a pity.

You cannot go on doing this over and over.

Something is missing . Not a 4 leafed clover.

What you need is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Complete surrender in all areas will cure it.

The Holy Spirit will convict you of sin.

Then give you the strength to overcome from within.

Everything you see, do, and say

will be changed in every way.

A new creature you will become.

One who is only focused on the Holy One.

Religious things will become a pleasure.

Worldly things will have lost their flavor.

It happens as fast as you can surrender.

Trust in God with every thought and member.

You will come to reflect Christ in every way.

People will see the change is here to stay.

You’ll love your neighbor as yourself.

Be they poor or loaded with wealth.

God will guide your every move.

Nothing the Holy Spirit will not include.

God will work miracles through you.

God will control all but, your no fool.

You’re a son or daughter of God.

Eternal life for surrender is not odd.

Are you up to this herculean task?

All you need do is ask.—————————-R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

Saved By The Rain

 

      Saved By The Rain

I came home & there waiting for me

was a note sitting there for me to see.

it said you were sorry for all that you did.

You must leave to keep your face hid.

In hurting me you have hurt yourself.

All for the love of someone else.

Now, he to, has gone from you.

You say there is nothing else you can do.

 

If it wasn’t for the rain,

it would be more than I could bear.

I’ll never see you again.

The rain is running down my hair.

It is washing away the pain.

Lightning flashes—-Are  you standing there?

But, I know it’s all in vain.

My life’s not going anywhere.

 

The days and weeks drag by. They will not flee.

There must be a way to set you free.

But, you’re still there within my heart.

It seems nothing can tear us apart.

I wonder if you are suffering too?

There must be something I can do.

But, nothing comes to ease the pain.

Except for long walks in the rain.

 

If it wasn’t for the rain,

it would be more than I can bear.

I’ll never see you again.

The rain is running down my hair.

It is washing away the pain.

Lightning flashes—-Are you standing there?

But, I know it’s all in vain.

My life’s not going anywhere.

 

The weeks drag on into months.

The rain is gone & so am I , I grunt.

Not a word , call, or  sign from  you.

I am at a total loss as to what to do.

I grab my hat and head out for a walk.

I just need someone so I can talk

Then, suddenly,—- I bump into you.

Loving arms around me & around you.

————————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2013)

 

 

Getting Ready For The ‘End Time’ Crisis

Getting Ready For The ‘End Time’ Crisis

I have noticed, often,  through the years,

I have cried myself to sleep with tears.

Not always for the same reason.

Sometimes I was only grieving.

Other times it was an emotional thing.

A tragic breakup after a brief fling.

But, now all that has changed.

My life has now been rearranged.

I finally met my Lord and Savior.

He has led me all the way here.

To the ‘new birth’ & a new life in Him.

A life full of joy without any sin.

If I should sin, I ask to be forgiven.

He is just to do so. I go on with Him.

He has led me to a like minded girl.

She’s been a ‘helpmate.’ Oh, what a thrill.

We walk hand and hand with Christ.

Our lives are so much more than nice.

The Lord has led us in the scripture.

To study final events,. We get the picture.

A terrible crisis will affect the earth.

A great calamity, for what it is worth.

Those not ready will be ‘shaken’ out.

They won’t know what it is all about.

Those who stand firm will be sealed.

They will know God’s word is real.

They will be taken through to the end.

God will protect them. They are His kin.

Others must be told to get prepared.

So when it comes they are aware.

They too can stand firm until the end.

They will have Jesus, who is our friend.——R. W. Johnson—–(2013)

 

 

 

The Falcon

 

The Falcon

The falcon flies

upward toward the sun.

The falcon dives

toward the rodent on the run.

 

His graceful wings

spread to reflect the sun.

The wind sings

as he swoops and dives for fun.

 

The falcon knows

as he’s soaring through the air.

Wherever he goes

he must avoid the snare.

 

To be free.

To fly on wings up high.

Able to see

forever in a cloudless sky.

 

This is all

a falcon lives to do.

Should he fall,

his earthly life is through.—————-R. W. Johnson—–(2002)