Life Lessons – Page 32 – Word Smith Wisdom

Crazy Love, Or Lack Of

Crazy Love, Or Lack Of

This is not a marriage, it is an arrangement.

Our romance has been put into containment.

Intimately speaking, you don’t want me to touch you.

Intimately speaking, touching me, you won’t do.

All is off limits for an unknown reason.

I would almost think that you are teasing.

But, you are not. you’re as serious as a heart attack.

After years of marriage, I don’t know what to think of that.

Could it be you have a new love interest?

You deny this. No boyfriend or mistress.

You just will not discuss the matter.

It leaves me with my thoughts all scattered.

There seems no way to get to the bottom of this.

Apparently, in some way, I have been remiss.

It’s a lover’s question I’d like to know?

This whole thing is a brand new show.

The whole thing leads to extreme frustration.

It can’t even be fixed with masturbation.

Who do you see when this problem happens?

To a ‘sex therapist’? I doubt it would change the action.

This is something only women can understand.

It is not something that is rational for a man.

——————————————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Survival Has It’s Cost

Survival Has It’s Cost

Struggling along through the burning sand,

while I hold my loved ones hand.

We help each other along.

The end will come. It won’t be long.

We have heavy packs upon our backs.

We even have some food in a few sacks.

Our water is starting to get low.

We don’t know how much further we can go.

We are being pursued for our food.

Someone is following. Stuck to us like glue.

If we can get through this desert,

we will be able to find solid dirt.

Then we can make better time.

Get to my brother’s house & be fine.

His place is deep in the mountains.

It is well guarded & near a fountain.

He has a large storehouse of supplies.

He awaits our arrival. He & his wife.

As we rest, I see the man. He is near.

I yell for him to stop, with fear.

He fires a shot at me. I duck for cover.

I grab my rifle & blow him off his feet.

He doesn’t move. Just lies in the heat.

I am shaking & cry out to the Lord.

“Why must I fight this crazy hoard?”

“Must I kill them all to survive?”

“Should I totally depend on you to stay alive?”

“Or, do I do what I can to help myself?”

“Let you handle everything else?”

We continue on across the burning sands.

Finally, we see some foliage on the land.

In a couple days we are in the mountains.

We thank God for our blessings as we count them.

It will still take days to reach his home.

We pray to God that we are not alone.

We have water now. There is small game.

We can survive.—– That much is plain.

My brother’s house finally comes into sight.

My walkie talkie reaches him in the night.

He is waiting when we reach the door.

I said “ I don’t want to kill anymore.”

We all pray for the Lord’s protection.

I ask forgiveness, with no exceptions.

The time of trouble has arrived.

All we wanted was to survive.

Live till we see our Lord in the sky.

Pray we’re saved and will not fry.

—————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Will A Little Dab Do Ya?

Will A Little Dab Do Ya?

A little dab will do ya.

I heard this often as a teen.

You will look so cool! Yeah!

Need any more be keen?

Yes! A lot more can be said.

Hair gel doesn’t get it.

If you’re looking to be wed,

shape up, just a little bit.

It was big when I was young.

Slick down the hair & turn them on.

Big hype to get a honey bun.

But, in the end, they would be gone.

Some call it growing up.

Others say experience is the best teacher.

I don’t mean to interrupt.

But, there is more than being a preacher.

To each his own when it comes to love.

You don’t find it, it finds you.

Unless you are talking about love from above,

there is usually a lot to go through.

There are disappointments and hurts.

There is ups and downs along the road of life.

Your happy times may come in spurts.

Or, you may cruise along with minimal strife.

Best choice is be true to yourself.

Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Be trustful. No hitting below the belt.

The Golden Rule will keep you from being deleted.

What goes around comes around.

Karma, or whatever, it will come back on you.

If your motives are on solid ground

what comes back will be good too.

A little dab may do ya when you’re young.

But, as you mature, much more is needed.

Before your love life has really begun,

build on the foundation that is the sweetest.

——————————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Time Running Out

Time Running Out

Coming on strong.

I feel it won’t be long.

Coming on strong.

Time to sing a new song.

We are nearing the end.

I can feel it within.

We are nearing the end.

Only one way we can win.

I feel it coming down.

No use wearing a frown.

I feel it coming down.

Will it end with a crown?

Are you prepared?

Have you really cared?

Are you prepared?

You should not be scared.

He loves us all.

He’ll help us through the fall.

He loves us all.

All who keep His law.

Get ready now!!

Repent & bow.

Get ready now!!

Trust that He knows how.

Bend the knee to Him.

Confess all sin.

Bend knee to Him.

He is how you can win.

It’s not too late.

Time to seal your fate.

It’s not too late.

Next stop. The pearly gates

—————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Loved Before I Was Here

Loved Before I Was Here

I’ve been sitting in my room.

I know noon is coming soon.

Could it be the end of free?

Maybe it’s the end of me?

One time—– long ago,

I had nowhere to go.

You came by & set me free.

You said be all that I can be.

I’ve been on my own since then.

I never had a real close friend.

I just wandered here and there.

I’ve been almost everywhere.

I have seen & done it all.

Nothing saved me from the fall.

I know it is coming soon.

Because it is almost noon.

Maybe I am all mixed up.

Or, maybe I am in a rut.

Maybe it is midnight, not noon.

Both of them are coming soon.

There is nowhere I can run.

No more days of partying & fun.

If I run to the sea, it will be boiling.

If I ask for shelter it brings recoiling.

So, I sit here in my room.

Looking around at all the gloom.

Is there no way to escape my fate?

I should have repented. Now it’s too late.

The line has been drawn in the sand.

I should have crossed it & been the man.

Confessed my sins and surrendered my soul.

I am so sorry God. Only you could know.

Suddenly, a bright light all around.

I sit staring. Not making a sound.

A voice says. “My son, I have waited so long.”

“Do not fear. Just come along.”

Tears flood my eyes. It is not too late.

I have finally found my fate.

Why, oh why did I wait so long.

All this love cannot be wrong.

Praise the Lord for His long patience.

For His agape love. His elation.

He loved me before I was here.

Now, I will love Him without any fear.

————————————- 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)

Faith In The Common Man

Faith In The Common Man

I’m just a wayfaring stranger in this land.

I’m traveling along to see what I can.

I love all the beautiful sights to see.

All the people so happy and free.

There is lots of interesting things to do.

There is a lot of different foods to chew.

There are different languages to hear.

There are lots of new flavors of beer.

Riding a bike through all the cities.

I get a feeling that makes me giddy.

Riding through the country side.

I smell all the flowers as I ride.

People are friendly and very helpful.

Inviting me to dinner, my heart melts so.

They even say I can spend the night.

Their generosity is out of sight.

I never experienced this in my own country.

Though, people overall, were less funky.

They were more friendly than I expected.

Seldom was I totally neglected.

But, they didn’t open their homes to me.

There was a certain amount of distrust, you see.

But, things are different here in the land of the free.

Things are not the way they used to be.

That is another story in itself.

I don’t want to hit below the belt.

Everywhere else on my trip abroad.

People were very friendly. Is that odd?

I didn’t go to places where Americans were unwelcome.

I am sure it would be different. Friendliness being seldom.

Overall tough, my faith is in the common person.

I hope that relationship never worsens.

There is still love and kindness in people’s hearts.

Just like there was from the very start.

May mankind come together as one.

Make this a better world for everyone.

———————————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015

Blind To Real Love

Blind To Real Love

It seems I acted like all the rest.

I’m sorry girl, I failed your test.

But, in my defense, you see.

I didn’t know you cared for me.

I was just one of the boys.

More concerned with getting toys.

I never gave us much thought.

Now, I am suffering what I have wrought.

Now that I step back & take a look.

I can read you like a book.

All the times you tried your best.

To get my attention away from the rest.

I was just too blind to see.

That you had such feelings for me.

Now that I see what’s going on.

I am sorry for taking so long.

I just pray it is not too late.

I want to take you on a date.

I find that I have feelings to.

Many of them are just for you.

At times, I felt like you were my sister.

You were always there, though I was with her.

Then, when I wasn’t attached to her,

you gave me excellent support, that’s for sure.

If I had only seen what was going on.

I would have been with you all along.

I just hope it’s not to late.

We may find on our first date.

That you are much more to me.

Than a sister could ever be.

Also I can be more to you.

Than some heartbroken, blind, fool.

Looking for support to make it through.

You are so beautiful, inside and out.

Now that my eyes are open, I can shout.

Why, oh why did I wait so long?

Let’s give it a try. It can’t be wrong.

—————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Country Bully Learns A Lesson

Country Bully Learns A Lesson

Billy Joe was known as a bully.

A big ole country boy, called ‘Joey’.

He hung out at the local bar.

He was a great hustler, by far.

He would shoot pool all day.

While drinking & bullying his way.

One day a city slicker came in.

In no time ‘Joey’ challenged him.

“Joey’ tried to hustle him for his money.

The city slicker didn’t think it was funny.

The city slicker cleaned ‘Joey’s’ plow.

Then he said “You owe me now.”

This really made ‘Joey’ mad.

He started acting like a real cad.

He started pushing the city slicker around.

Saying he was a stupid clown.

The city slicker laid into ‘Joey’ then.

He punched ‘Joey’ right in the chin.

They fought from the counter out to the street.

Soon, ‘Joey’ looked like minced meat.

The city slicker beat him to a pulp.

For ‘Joey’ to win, there was little hope.

Then the city slicker let ‘Joey’ up.

“You’re attitude is in a rut.”

He told ‘Joey’ to change his ways.

Or, he may never see another day.

The city slicker took his money and left.

‘Joey’ looked sheepish. His pants were wet.

‘Joey’ never went to the bar again.

He acted like it was some type of sin.

He started going to church every week.

The change in him was, oh so sweet.

Just goes to show what they say.

An ‘attitude adjustment’ is the only way.

‘Joey’ had his that day in the bar.

That ‘adjustment’ took him very far.

He is a much better man today.

A ‘city slicker’ changed his ways.

———————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)