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Pirate Faire

Pirate Faire

Have you gone to a Pirate’s Faire?

Checked out everyone there?

People dressed like sea going pirates.

Many buxom beauties. You should try it.

There are many jewelry booths.

Lots of games and other loot.

There are swords, knives, and axes.

Lots of fun but, the fact is:

There is pirate sights galore.

Nothing there is a bore.

Lots of clothes booths from pirate days.

Boots and leather goods to praise.

There is every type of pirate hat.

Tell me what you think of that.

There are pubs and other such places,

selling mead, ale, and rum, by buxoms with laces.

There is a ship that sails by, firing it’s cannons.

Those on shore fire back. Lots of men to man them.

There is a food area, selling fitting food.

A tent with live acts to entertain your mood.

You can sit, eat, and watch the show.

Watch until you are ready to go.

It takes a few hours to see it all.

The whole time you will have a ball.

So, next time one is near you,

be sure to go, if you have nothing else to do.

——————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Father’s Day

Father’s Day

It is Father’s Day today.

This is a very special day.

Similar to what Mother’s Day was.

A day to thank father for what he does.

Most father’s are the family head.

Mothers will show you how to make a bed.

But, father’s will be your protector.

He is the bread winner, or a defector.

You’ve heard of ‘dead beat dads’?

Well, all dads are not.—– I’m glad.

A real dad will be there for you.

You can come to him when you need to.

He will be understanding & give support.

He will be loving without a snide retort.

He will be a role model for his son.

If you’re a daughter, you’re his only one.

He will treat all his children with pride.

All are the apple of his eye.

He will be loving, generous, and kind.

He will help you with what’s on your mind.

He will go out of his way for you.

He is always there when you need him to.

He will be supportive in every way.

Yet, he will set boundaries for your play.

A father has a special role to fill.

Easier, if you follow your Heavenly Father’s will.

Everyone in the family should look up to him.

He will lead them to a lifelong win.

Some father’s fall short of this goal.

But, if you were really in the know.

There were usually reasons for his short comings.

Though, he was probably good at some things.

Regardless of what type your father is.

This day is set aside to be his.

So show him all your love for him.

Doing so is not a sin.

If you are male, you may be a father too.

What is good for your father is good for you.

——————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

A Dental Visit

A Dental Visit

I went to the dentist today.

No, I wasn’t aware of any decay.

It was for master x-rays.

21 x-rays to find decay.

Then, they took photos too.

I should have got one for you.

I held metal things within.

Stretched my lips with them.

Pulled them back from my teeth.

So she could see beneath.

She took the photos then.

She could really see within.

It reminded me of how a female must feel

during a vaginal exam. It was real.

After all that, I saw the dentist.

She checked it all with interest.

Just one minor cavity found.

There was no problem with the crowns.

It could have been worse.

Much more though, & I would have cursed.

I was stretched, pried, prodded, poked.

She even asked me if I smoked.

She said these choppers could use some work.

I already knew that. I’m not a jerk.

My night guard was doing its job.

No more grinding teeth. Now that’s not odd.

Others do it while sleeping too.

Most of my grinding is because of you.

Well, I’ll be back. As the story goes.

Having good teeth means your smile will glow.

——————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Save Mother Earth

Save Mother Earth

Behold, the beauty of a tree.

Then a dog has to pee.

Maybe the beauty of a sparkling brook.

Till pollution destroys the nook.

Let’s be real, there are still the forests.

Till someone starts a fire, of course.

How about a lovely blue sky.

Polluted with smog, bad enough to cry.

There are animals in nature running free.

Before they become extinct, you see.

Think of the oceans & all its life.

Till pollution kills them like a knife.

You say what is the matter with me?

The negative side is all that I see.

It is all a sign of the times.

Man is almost finished with his crime.

The crime of killing mother earth.

Now, you tell me what it’s worth?

A burned out planet that can’t support life.

I say what I say to avoid this strife.

Maybe my words will wake people up.

Stop this insanity before it erupts.

Save the earth and all life on it.

Grow up people. This is not a sonnet.

It is a brief message of the state of things.

Too bad we all don’t have wings.

So we could fly off to somewhere new.

Like the fairies do when trouble brews.

Nice fantasy thinking but, it don’t fly.

Instead of sitting around getting high.

Get out there and spread the word.

Make sure your voice is heard.

Before we reach the point of no return.

By then we will all deserve to burn.

————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

A Land Gone But, Not Forgotten

A Land Gone But, Not Forgotten

There is a land that existed long ago.

A place where everyone would love to go.

It was like a beautiful garden.

Pure air, pure water, lovely to see.

Fruits and vegetables growing free.

The perfect temperature year around.

There was never a threatening sound.

All the animals were tame and kind.

They had your best interest in mind.

In this place, love was in the air.

There was evidence everywhere.

You could call it heaven on earth.

That is how much it was worth.

If you were outside, you couldn’t get in.

Those on the inside were safe within.

But, every paradise has its flaw.

Even this paradise had its law.

Don’t eat of the fruit of a certain tree.

Those living there were aware of it, see.

But, as fate goes, there came a day.

They ate of it. What else can I say.

They were forced to leave the garden.

Eventually, they would get a pardon.

The garden was removed from earth.

No taint of sin would touch it from the curse.

Eventually, it will be restored again.

You and I can go there within.

It is a promise God has made to us.

So, just repent and end the fuss.

————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

“Old Pappy Quotes”

“Old Pappy Quotes”

When I was young I would always moan.

He would say “Don’t even ask. It’s set in stone.”

What exactly did this mean to me?

Not very much then, as you can see.

Now that I am fully grown,

I catch myself saying “It’s set in stone.”

What a thing.—– Just pass it along.

They might as well put it in a song.

I am sure my kids think “What does that mean?”

It’s a ‘Pappy Quote.’ Your grandfather, it seems,

thought this was the answer to anything.

It was enough back then to make me scream.

But, why continue to say it today?

Is it just something that is handy to say?

Whip the tykes into line till they moan.

“Don’t even ask. It’s set in stone.”

Some things are passed on down the line.

Generation to generation, they think it’s fine.

Sayings and other things we do

that were passed on from me to you.

I could write a book of ‘Old Pappy sayings.’

Like “It ain’t worth kneeling unless you’re praying.”

‘Old Pappy’ had advice on everything.

The witticisms he would repeat were really keen.

A regular Will Rogers without a rope.

Yet, it all could give you hope.

Words to learn,—— to live by.

I miss hearing them now, I sigh.

My ‘Old Pappy’ was saying things

long before “Maverick” was even a dream.

In the old western TV show

Maverick would quote his ‘Old Pappy’, you know.

So, I catch myself doing the same.

Quoting my ‘Old Pappy.’ It’s not insane.

‘Old Pappy’ was pretty smart in his day.

He is still pretty smart.——- Even today.

——————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

The Radio Days

The Radio Days

For better times and better ways,

I started thinking of radio days.

I remember those good old times.

You got food, drink, maybe some wine.

Then the family gathered around the radio.

Just to hear your favorite shows.

There were comedies like Amos ‘n’ Andy.

Abbot & Costello were really dandy.

Westerns like The Lone Ranger.

Gunsmoke and other dangers.

Mysteries, like The Shadow Knows.

Ever wonder where The Shadow goes?

There was Dragnet and Gang Busters.

Buzz Cory and The Space Patrol.

Inner Sanctum and other shows.

There were many, many more.

We often sat around on the floor.

Yes, we enjoyed these family times.

Most of the shows were just fine.

Quite a different activity from today.

But then, we were different in every way.

Things back then were easy going.

The shows we heard left little showing.

Not the fast paced rush of today.

There was lots more time to play.

To each his own as to what they like.

But, I’ll take the old days. They were all right.

—————————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

A Lifetime Of Commitment

A Lifetime Of Commitment

It was a year I will never forget.

It wasn’t much on the National net.

Yet, personally, it was a real high.

It leaves a twinkle in my eye.

It was the year we became one.

You said yes and it was done..

We have been together ever after.

If it wasn’t us, it didn’t matter.

We have had our ups and downs.

Everyone does, I have found.

Yet, the flame still burns bright .

Love carries us through each night.

Overall, one would call it average.

For us, it has been very savage.

By that, I mean we have gotten down.

Really into the love we have found.

I’m her tiger and she’s my pet.

She’s the hottest one I have met.

I would never trade her for another.

I love her like I love my mother.

With a never ending burning love.

Only surpassed by love from above.

We have been blessed in many ways.

But, the greatest of these, I must say.

Is what you have meant to me.

Without you I could never be.

I exist to fulfill all you desire.

So it will be,—– till I retire.

———————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

What is ‘Original Sin?’

What Is ‘Original Sin?’

I might be going out on a limb,

but, do you believe in ‘original sin?’

What do I mean by ‘original sin?’

Sin that was committed way back when.

The first sin committed by man.

When Adam ate the fruit in his hand.

True, Eve took a bite of it first.

But, the human race came under a curse

when Adam took a bite of the fruit.

He knew Eve would be given the boot.

He didn’t want to be left alone.

So he ate the fruit, letting out a groan.

This act was called the ‘original sin.’

Putting a curse on the human race from within.

Each person is born with a sinful nature.

Due to this ‘original sin’ maker.

Even Jesus was born with a sinful nature.

Inherited from his mother, not his maker.

However, He DID NOT SIN, overcoming by faith.

Our example and savior. He had what it takes.

What do they mean by a sinful nature?

How much faith does it take here?

It means we tend to do bad rather than good.

It is easy for us to be misled, though it should

not be so. By faith, we can overcome.

It is the only way to defeat where we came from.

We can do nothing of our own.

Only Christ, through us, it is shown,

can overcome that ‘man of sin’ inside.

The sinful nature will always abide.

It will be there till we are translated into

that glorious body made new for you.

Once you accept Christ as your personal savior

you are His son or daughter, translated later.

So, ‘original sin’ depends on your view.

But, it is something worth looking into.

———————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day again.

Once a year we honor them.

My mother is no longer around.

She stepped into tomorrow, I found.

It is an easier way to look at death.

Thank God, her memory hasn’t faded yet.

For all with mothers still alive.

Tomorrow, her special day will arrive.

Treat her to a special meal or outing.

Maybe flowers or candy. No pouting.

Tell her you love her because you do.

Without her, you wouldn’t be you.

Being a mother is a very tough job.

God didn’t want this to be odd.

He made a woman ready to do the job.

It is a job that really reflects God.

Not all mothers are loved by their own.

Often, it is not her fault, it is shown.

The cases where a mother has fallen short,

there are extenuating circumstances to sort.

Most of us love our mothers with good reason.

To say we don’t would fall just short of treason.

Our mothers gave their lives to raise us right.

A mother’s love for their offspring is no respite.

So do your best to make her proud.

Make your love stand out in the crowd.

God would do no less for me & you.

Your mother is special. She loves you too.

———————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)