Day: November 11, 2019

FALSE TRUST


 You never want to trust somebody
 Just because they give you their word
 They could be lying, just to set you up
 It happens a lot, don’t think it’s absurd
  
 You get called on the phone; offered a deal
 Just provide some upfront money
 Never hear from them again
 Don’t you think that’s funny?
  
 They drive their truck over your lawn
 And ruin one of your displays
 Promise to come back and fi it
 You’ll have nothing to pay
  
 Of course they never come
 Just having some fun
 At your expense and time
 You thought it would be fine
  
 You buy an original
 But it has a flaw
 Concealed pretty well
 Doesn’t faze you at all
  
 Then you try to sell it
 Something hits the fan
 Why do I let them hustle me?
 I guess because they can
  
 Promises made like fools gold
 Don’t really plan to get paid
 You knew the chances weren’t too good
 Forgive, release and don’t be afraid
  
 Stanski
 November 11, 2019 ^

FIVE NINES

 The courage to do
 a gift that’s true
 makes you reach
 into internal resource
 for new strength
 and clarity
 as you approach
 a sacred mission
 meant for you 
  
 And for others
 they will watch
 and pray
 new prayers for you
 each night, each day
 your mission
 underway
 some will leave
 you stay.
 
 It is not
 what you do
 or how you do
 but that it’s you
 who will see this through
 so many brave
 now in graves
 leaves you blue
 but always true    
 They will wait
 and wonder
 watching you
 through storms
 through thunder
 relentless pursuit
 avoid blunder
 ground zero
 their hero  
 
 Then home
 still the you
 that they knew
 and now know
 once again
 What it is all about
 they wonder 
 honoring you
 their faithful you
  
 Stanski
 November 11, 2019

                                                                                                                                                            

WHAT IS LIFE


 What is life?  What is it about?
 You hear the stories, while
 You are looking at the bigger picture
 You wonder about:
    Cities buried in the desert sand
    Mount Vesuvius 
    Pillars of salt
    Half-empty downtowns
    Rat-infested cities
    War-torn countries
  
 What is life?
 The list could go on but
 My point is made
 Things out of our control
    Affect us all
 If we dwell on this
 We miss opportunities to lift up others,
    Even ourselves
 What’s the use?
  
 Life is a precious gift
 A genuine miracle given us
    To use wisely
 Possibilities are endless
 The course we take is up to us
 We have been taught by Him
 He has shown the way
 Follow His footsteps
 Life will unfold
 You will know
  
 Stanski
 November 11, 2019