Proud Of Who He Is

They say he is a hapless fool

Who walks the streets unaware

Oblivious to the dangers

And doesn’t seem to care

That others are out to get him

To take his freedoms down

All because he always smiles

And never wears a frown

They say that he is different

And happy all the time

They say he should be crushed

Because he doesn’t have a dime

But he has something others

Just can’t seem to find

He is content in who he is

He has an inner peace of mind

So the next time someone controls you

And takes away your right to grin

Dream about a real freedom

And know human rights will win

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*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – hapless

Mumbles … Toothbrush

Depression does things to you… like makes your toothbrush the enemy.  Why bother?  No one will be smelling my breath today as I hide out at home afraid of my own shadow not to mention the entire world outside of the door.

No, I am no longer at that point.  I worked very hard to get here where I wanted to brush my teeth again.  And more importantly I wanted to brush them for ME.  Surprisingly after my last bout of depression I went to the dentist and had no new cavities, just a loose old filling.  Makes me glad I have been making a strong effort this year to improve things.  All one step at a time, or one tooth brushed at a time.

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Bonus!  Even though it hurts to admit that it was nearly 45 years ago as I kid I went to the theater several times to see this move, (45 years?  Can’t be, can it?) I have to say this is one scene I memorized fast.  Even at the movies I picked up on ad jingles. 

*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – toothbrush

OH, the horror!

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Culinary creators

Obstinately objected

Over old

Kitschy kitchen’s

Scandalous stoves

*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – cook

Dusk To Dawn

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The darkness seeps in

The night takes hold

Everything is still

No sounds

Clouds shroud the stars

Stagnant air hangs firm

I carve a path ahead

Looking towards morning

Reaching for light

Searching for hope

Safe in knowing

The sun will rise again

*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – carve

A Look at Life

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Aware I sit and ponder this world

Advantages I’ve had in life

Alone a time or two before

Attached to the wrong ones

Awakening I know it’s time to

Absorb the pain in my heart

And carry on as best I can

Alive with possibilities before me

Arranging hope health and happiness

Attacking the defeat I feel in me

Attune to my expanding future

Advising myself that the sky’s the limit

*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – absorb

With You

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I wander through the day

Following blindly to lists of chores

Not focusing on more than

What is right in front of me

Then like a breath of fresh air

My life is renewed

When you are near

Your smile warms me

Your laugh embraces me

And your voice soothes away stress

My peace is with you

*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – renew

Disclaimer

Name is the same

In spite of the fame

Like a burning flame

And I feel no shame

Never labeled lame

More like a lion to tame

No time to play that game

Of fitting in the frame

I am just another dame

Who knows how to aim

Now go back the way you came

And I will take the blame

*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – name

It’s Not

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Home is not a place

It is a state of mind

Home is not four walls

It is often found in two arms

Home is not a spot to keep stuff

It is a feeling of love

Home is not an address

It is where I am with you

*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – home

Too Much of Nothing

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Yawn

I have heard enough

This show is no good

Turn the channel

That one is boring too

Oh why does it have to be

That so many shows

Are the same old thing

I guess I will just go to sleep

*****

written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – boring

Home Sweet Home

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Two birds vie for the same tree

Both beautiful but insistent in their song

Equal force of conviction conveyed to each other

I watch fascinated wondering who will win

Who will claim this tree for their home

In a final challenge

There is more of a squawk heard

One of the birds is on the attack

And just like that the other flees

Time now to build that nest

*****

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – equal