Month: May 2015

Dreams Can Come True

 

      Dreams Can Come True

I’ve been told my time will come.

I will find my one and only one.

Just keep on keeping on.

Life will bring him into my song.

 

Life goes on, as usual, around here.

I am not searching. Let’s make that clear.

I am just living day to day.

Hoping someone will come my way.

 

I go to work. I come home.

I spend time all alone.

I go out with several friends.

We have fun till the night ends.

 

Then, it’s ‘dream lover’ time.

I go to bed with this in mind.

My dreams are vivid, this is true.

Yet, it is lonely without you.

When will you come into my life?

I hope it is soon. Let’s make it right.

 

Another day has come and gone.

I wonder if I am doing something wrong?

I haven’t even met a new person.

Much less, one who would make it worsen

 

Then, one day, to my surprise.

I bumped into this good looking guy.

It was in the cafeteria at lunch.

He apologized a bunch

 

We started talking then ate together.

First, we were talking about the weather.

Later, I found out he worked there to.

He said “I’m just one floor below you.”

 

The next day we ate together again.

Before I knew it, I was going out with him.

Then, I realized—–we had a fit.

We were living together before I knew it.

 

Then, it’s ‘dream lover’ time.

I go to bed with this in mind.

My dreams are vivid, this is true.

Yet, it is lonely without you.

When will you come into my life?

I hope it’s soon. Let’s make it right.

 

What everyone said seemed to be true.

Be yourself and someone will find you.

I never thought my ‘dream lover’ would come true.

But, here I am.—– Living with you.

———————————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

 

 

 

 

 

 

World’s Mysteries Revealed

      World’s Mysteries Revealed

The mysteries of the world are coming to a head.

Many unbelievable things will soon be made known.

Proof that a ‘bigfoot’ type being isn’t dead.

The Loch Ness Monster will finally be shown.

 

Planet ‘X’ will be shown to exist.

Ancient aliens will be proven beyond doubt.

The ‘hollow earth’ story will have a twist.

If Santa was real, we all could shout.

 

Alien abduction will be found to be true.

Cattle mutilations will be explained.

Crop circles will have meaning for you.

The Easter Island mystery will not be lame.

 

Moth man will finally land.

Fairies will be found to be alive.

Unicorns will march in a marching band.

Killer bees will mutate in their hives.

 

Time travel will no longer be a myth.

Parallel worlds will become common place.

The Holy Ark will be shown to exist.

Noah’s Ark will  prove to be a special case.

 

The Illuminati will make themselves known.

Magic will be shown to be real.

Donald Duck will get a “Qucakland” of his own.

Humpty Dumpty will slip on a potato peel.

 

Jack from ‘The Box’ will punch Ronald McDonald

In an attempt to knock the sesame seeds off his buns.

The farm will be sold & profits given to widow McDonald.

Momma Cass will be shown to have weighed a ton.

 

Rumors will fly about ‘another’ land down under.

Obama’s birth certificate will suddenly appear.

Wile E. Coyote will finally catch the Road Runner.

Each day, in Los Angeles, the sky will be clear.

 

Predators & Aliens from movie fame

will be found to actually exist.

They will be buddies in more than name.

Finally, if you believe any of this

I have a bridge I would like to sell you.

—————————————————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)

 

 

Mysterious Cavern

      Mysterious Cavern

There is something I want you to see.

Won’t you come along with me?

There are some caverns near here.

Don’t worry. There’s nothing to fear.

It’s up the hill behind this place.

Lots of woods conceals its trace.

I found it the other day while hiking.

It’s a nice cavern.  Just to my liking.

But, what’s in it is what you must see.

You won’t believe it just listening to me.

Just a little further through the woods.

There’s the hill. I would fly up if I could.

We can make it up this little trail.

It’s scary but, we can make it without fail.

Take this light. It’s dark inside.

It would make a cool place to hide.

Watch your step. It’s a little slick.

Be careful. Make the best of it.

There! Up ahead. See that arch form!

It is not natural. It’s not even worn.

Other lime formations show their age.

The arch is new. Recently made.

It looks like it’s from another world.

See the way the edges are curled.

Suddenly the arch began to brighten.

The open center began to lighten.

Then, something stepped out of the light.

We began to shake with fright.

We jumped behind a large stalagmite.

We watched the creature walk out of sight.

The light in the arch dimmed & went out.

It was awhile before we moved about.

I tossed a small stone through the arch.

Nothing happened. That gave us a start.

We decided to get the hell out.

We didn’t want to move about.

Whatever it was that suddenly appeared.

Was definitely something to be feared.

We will come back another time.

With proper equipment & frame of mind.

We’ll bring protection & more help.

Others will find out how we felt.

We will find out just what is going on.

You’ll come to. Right? Or am I wrong?

———————————-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)

 

 

The Deception Of Rejection

      The Deception Of Rejection

Life goes on despite the depravity.

At least, I live, though you left me.

There is a thin line between misery & insanity.

I am having trouble with each, to a degree.

I cannot eat. I have no motivation.

I just sit and stare, in contemplation.

Wondering where I could have gone wrong.

Why the change when he came along?

Blaming ones self is not the answer.

I thought I had a lasting romance here.

I was wrong and am suffering now.

I have to put it behind me somehow.

It is an uphill battle but, life must go on.

I can’t even tell right from wrong.

I am so depressed my system has stalled.

Like a pirate who has been keel hauled.

I space out to find an escape from it.

To other dimensions where I would fit.

Places where people really care.

I feel like I should stay there. I swear.

Coming back here is like entering hell.

Like being trapped in a deep dark well.

Friends come around and try to help.

If they only knew how bad I felt.

Maybe they would leave me alone.

Instead, they just make me groan.

I  remember how it used to be.

Then, how it is now. I want to be free.

I can’t take much more of this.

I have to check out. Throw the switch.

Shut down this sick system for good.

Go where I can act like I should.

A place where all is love & happiness.

I’m talking about a place of eternal bliss.

Yes!! That’s the place for me.

I think I will remain there for eternity.

————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

 

 

Better Incite Made It Right

 

      Better Insight Made It Right

The other day I was feeling a little down.

I did a self examination with a frown.

I found traces of romance on my heart.

The emotional scars that tore us apart.

Doors in the brain marked DO NOT ENTER.

Memories of me asking my mentor.

He said life is a series of experiences.

That bring emotions & inferior fences.

Some are heartwarming and precious.

Others are so bad, they depress us.

Become aware of all your feelings.

What led up to her leaving?

Could that result be changed

if caught early enough to refrain?

Dig deeper yet & you may find

many things that affect your mind.

Doors marked DO NOT ENTER

should be avoided said my mentor.

So, deeper still I went into my mind.

It was  frightening some of the time.

A lot of ups and downs I found.

It is amazing I am still around.

I did note I was fairly good

at learning from it all, when I should.

When I finally finished, I felt a lot better.

Then, the mail came & there was your letter.

It was not a Dear John note, thank God.

It was a makeup letter, not a fraud.

I was ready to start over again.

I called you immediately, with a grin.

We made our apologies & started over.

I have much more insight, this time over.

She had done some soul searching too.

The result is a much improved me & you.

—————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)