Life Lessons – Page 26 – Word Smith Wisdom

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)

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)

Christmas Words Of Wisdom

This time of year is an amazing thing.
It is a time when many hearts sing.
The love of Christmas is here.
Even though there is much to fear.
It is a time for brotherly love.
Time to remember Him up above.
Time for good will to one another.
Wish the best for even your step mother.
Christmas comes but once a year.
It is a time to give good cheer.
So tighten your belt and do your best.
Family is the most important thing yet.
Love them all with all your heart.
A time will come when you will be torn apart.
Separated by death or distance or?
Take the time to love one another more.
Always remember. This day is for you.
So take great care in all you say and do.

———————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Rhymes For The Current Time

Little boy blue, come blow your horn.
The sheep are in the garden, the cows are in the corn.
Who wrote this sappy little rhyme?
At the least, they should be doing jail time.
Sheep & cows could care less for horn music.
Send out the dog, he’ll herd them, you see.
Such blitherings are lost in translation.
They almost sound like incantations.
But then, I guess I can’t complain.
Some of the current stuff is pretty lame.
Like “The Elf Song.” Vulgar as hell.
Don’t be singing it or I will tell.
Other vernaculars of this age
display a sample of daily rage.
I won’t bother to repeat one here.
Almost any of them will make it clear.
Lets clean up our act folks.
Make them clean without the jokes.
Have it come from deep inside.
The results will open eyes wide.
I will leave the content up to you.
Use your imagination; you’ll come through.

——————————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Fragrances And Smells Can Be Fun

Have you wondered what a fragrance could be?
They can do amazing things, you see.
Scent of woman can drive a man mad.
Scent of man can make a woman glad.
Smells can be foul, or smell like perfume.
Smells can drive you from the room.
Human smells can linger on their clothes.
A dog smells more than a human nose.
How do dogs keep all the smells straight?
Such thoughts are up for debate.
Certain smells can make you salivate
The smell of fear may determine your fate.
Some dogs, apparently, can smell Cancer.
Using smells could be the answer.
Pheromones are a potent tool.
They can make a girl flip for you.
They can also work in reverse.
To be so smitten, could be a curse.
But, when you’re with the one you love,
pheromones are better than a turtle dove.
They can bring you both to ecstasy unknown.
In no time at all your minds will be blown.
God was wise in his many ways.
The scent of a flower can always say
I love you with all my heart.
I don’t want us to ever part.
Then, let the pheromones take over.
It is better than a roll in the clover.
Fragrances, scents, smells, or pheromones.
Call them what you want when alone.
When used right, the situation will change.
You will have another. It won’t be in vain.

——————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Man, Madly In Love

Like The Searchers song referred to.
I know I’ll never find another you.
You have saved me in so many ways.
Life with you are my glory days.

You meet my every expectation.
We couldn’t have better relations.
Your beautiful, charming, & smart.
You were the one right from the start.

I found you when we were young.
There is so much more to come.
Such riches is more than one deserves.
You’re the one who has the final word.

I am so humble to be the one.
The one you picked to father your son.
Together we will have heaven on earth.
To bask in your love is what it’s worth.

No greater joy can one man feel.
Than to have you.—– It is real.
Cherish is the word I use to describe.
How I feel for you here inside.

The luckiest man there is alive.
Just to have you by my side.
I must always mind my P’s and Q’s.
Forbid the thought of losing you.

———————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Stagger Lee: The Rest Of The Story

Remember the story of Stagger Lee?
Billy shot that boy oh so bad.
Well, Stagger Lee did live, you see.
So be happy. No longer be sad.
Billy was arrested for attempted murder.
Lee recovered from a shoulder wound.
Lee’s friends Decided to help him further.
Put it on the internet, help came soon.
Enough money to pay Lee’s bill.
Plus enough to get his sick wife well.
Lee was offered a job at the mill.
A better job than bartending hell.
That’s what he called his old job.
The wife and kids are doing great.
A happy ending here is not odd.
Lee’s new job was a piece of cake.
Billy won’t see the light of day.
The kids are doing great in school.
Lee ran for mayor. It was a run away.
His ‘no violence’ stand was real cool.
Things couldn’t be better for them.
Since he took that bullet from Billy.
Not the best way to improve. Amen.
But, it worked for him & his wife, Lilly.

————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Little Things

Sitting here thinking about what to do.
Then started thinking about me and you.
In most ways we are like any other.
You’re my wife, my friend, my lover.
We disagree on certain subjects.
You like cartoons. I like the Muppets.
I continued to reminisce about us.
There were times when I wanted to cuss.
But, the experience of life with you
Is an overall pleasure I could do.
I would never want it any other way.
All those little things that make up a day.
Like the Bobby Goldsboro song:
“Little Things,” it’s what belongs.
It makes up why I love you.
I know it is why you love me to.
Little things that belong to just us.
What we share without a fuss.
It all makes life with you a gift.
One I could never resist.
It has made us who we are.
Let it shine like the northern star.
For those who are just starting out.
The little things is what it is all about.
It’s the glue that holds it all together.
Even through the stormy weather.
Little things; I salute you.
You are what has brought us through.

————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)