A Lover’s Revenge

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

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

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)

Rebuilding A Soul

Rebuilding A Soul

Like pieces of broken glass, reflecting all the colors of the sun.
There lies the soul of a man who has come undone.
The emotional trauma that destroyed such a precious thing
seems so overwhelming that it simply can only be mean.
What would it take to restore this soul to its former state?
It may require more than me. Do I have what it would take?
All the shattered pieces must be reassembled correctly.
If not, he will be unable to love. He will be inept, see.
It will take great patience and care to do this thing.
Once done correctly, his heart may yet, again, sing.
Once assembled it will take trust to make it secure.
Trust is the only adhesive that will make it all adhere.
That is the hardest part of the entire procedure.
Pure trust, once destroyed, is hard to reclaim, I fear.
If this all can be accomplished, what a revelation.
Here is a man who will resist all temptation.
A man who will love with all his heart and soul.
To have such a man as mine is my goal.
It will take all my skill and ingenuity as a woman.
He was burned once. He must never know it again.
Once I have rebuilt his soul, I will never let go.
No one will ever know it was I who rebuilt his soul.

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

Rhymes For The Current Time

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

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

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

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)

The LOVE Of Christmas

The LOVE Of Christmas

O and V were in distress.
They were taken. What a mess.
L and E were all alone.
They didn’t want to be alone.
L slid over to be closer to E.
To share the loneliness, you see.
S and A were then shown.
L and E would not be alone.
They took O and V’s place.
They made SALE to state their case.
V and E were not happy.
Their Christmas spirit was now crappy.
They cried for their LOVE back.
FAITH and HOPE had the knack.
They came on strong.
S and A were soon gone.
O and V came back home.
L and E were no longer alone.
LOVE was back. Praise the Lord!!
Christmas without LOVE would be bored.
You see, LOVE is what it’s all about.
Not SALE, but do not pout.
There will be SALE’s, but it’s o.k.
It’s for gifts of LOVE all the way.
So, enjoy your Christmas with lots of LOVE.
God will smile down from heaven above.

——————————R. W. Johnson —–(2015)

Best Christmas Ever

Best Christmas Ever

The holiday season is upon us.
Brotherly love is all around.
I love Christmas without the fuss.
All the music is the holiday sound.

I have no girlfriend, but many friends.
We are all in the holiday spirit.
Would I like eggnog? It depends.
If not spiked, I’ll say cheers with it.

What is this? A special delivery.
A package with no return address.
It says open now. It is free.
I hope it doesn’t cause distress.

‘My Christmas wish would be you.’
Just that simple note in big letters.
Who has sent this? I haven’t a clue.
Perfumed, I wouldn’t forget her.

I hope it is not a joke, but who?
I paced around, trying to think.
I am not sure what I should do.
I’ll just wait, I thought with a wink.

Next day, another delivery.
A beautiful package with a bow.
As I opened it I felt all shivery.
Who sent this? I have to know.

A picture of me in the park.
It said: “My angel to save me.”
Is this thing some kind of lark?
Don’t know when, you see.

I can’t remember posing for it.
Again I paced. I couldn’t bring
It to mind.—– Nothing fit.
I have to figure out this thing.

Next day a 3rd package arrived.
This is really blowing me away.
I looked inside and almost died.
“We must meet, instead of this way.”

Instructions as to where to go.
The date and time for the meeting.
No name attached so I had to go.
What would be a proper greeting?

It was a girl I knew from school.
Very pretty, but the quiet type.
“I always wanted to meet you.”
“I was just too shy to try, right?”

“So I came up with this ‘gift’ plan.”
“Christmas is just around the corner.”
“My only wish was to meet you, Sam.”

“Well, it worked—–. I am here.”
So started my best Christmas ever.
Mistletoe and nothing to fear.
I got my first kiss. Very clever.

May all have a Christmas this good.
Sue and I have been together since.
We both got what we should.
No longer will either sit on the bench.

Watching others go by hand in hand.
Happy smiles on their faces.
We have each other now. It’s grand.
Life is good. I wouldn’t trade places.

————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)