Month: August 2021

I heard the horn, soft and blue
Then the strum of a bass guitar 
A piano man tinkled the ivory
Lights were low and dreamy
The dinner had been light
Steak, salad, a glass of red wine:
Shiraz from Australia
My love had the same
Now we were listening, while
Sipping on warm cognac 
I wondered how I deserved this
Thinking of all the complexities

The many involved with the meal
Travel arrangements of the musicians
Selection of the wines and liquors
Decisions leading to the ambience of the room
Nothing is as simple as it might look
I had admiration for how it came together
Meanwhile the small band played
A lady appeared and sang a few numbers
Songs that melt the heart 
I was with the one I love
Life is not always easy, but so far
It had not let me down

This was a great reward
Even though it had a price
I remember difficult times 
The courage it took to make it through
I thought of others who had helped along the way
Wondered for a while where they might be
Some I knew were gone
I regretted having lost touch with them
The equations of life are mystical
It unfolds in ways we never imagined
We live one day at a time and
This day will not be forgotten

Stanski
August 12, 2021 ^

I am very tired, but
There is much to do
No quitting at this time
More a time to renew

So I look at options
Choose a path to travel
Get the show together
Before it begins to unravel

Angels do no waiting
They have their orders
Proceed with every duty
Regardless of hall or corridor

Dark angels get in our way
Encourage us to slow down
Set up obstacles and road blocks
Smile at our stumbling frown

But light overtakes this darkness
We pick up our pieces of courage
What once seemed impossible
Is nothing more than a mirage

I take a breath of fresh air
My load now seems lighter
I pick up my tools and begin
My day seems so much brighter

Stanski
July 30, 2018 ^

My mind goes blank and then numb.
Time may heal, but who can wait?
Decisions will be made and 
   called wrong by those who choose not to act.
I act, undoing work of others, whose valiant
    efforts no longer have value or meaning.
Worn out machines - replaced with 
    practical methods, while fodder removed
    from stalls allows oxygen to replace
    the ammonia laced, choking air.
Lungs begin to function normally.

This is accomplished without committee approval
“How dare I”, is murmured by the sodden, while
    new faces are eager to witness improvement and appeal.
Garbage cans have been cleaned, and
    today’s light somehow appears brighter.
Twisted minds are resentful in a new era, where
    titles have little importance among the gentry.
The graveyard looks appealing to the stricken.

Memory of what was will soon be forgotten.
Joe Blow is as important as Doctor Everything.
New day saints will obscure nothing, lest they
    lose everything which has become important and effective.
Sinners become bell ringers and pickers cast nets.
A new order confirms what now appears to be “non-radical” ideas.

Hills seem more rolling and valleys have new fragrances.
A new day and way echoes lessons long forgotten.
Christian soldiers willingly bear the cross of salvation.
     Crimson rays break through the clouds.
Sheep are content around the shepherd
     Gentle words heard soothe troubled souls
The Light continues to eliminate darkness

Stanski
August 10, 2021 ^

It is totally baffling
How our government works
The Chinese Virus upset our cart
The left think the deplorable are jerks
The election changed horses
In the middle of the stream
This time it worked for them
Our occupant is their dream
They have a Marxist agenda
Say they want everything fair
The truth in all reality is
These socialists really don’t care
So we have the pipeline shut down
Then of course the wide open border
With free everything for the illegals
And a big goodbye to law and order
Not happy with our constitution
Cannot remember our history
Why they think they’ll succeed
It’s truly a dumbfounding mystery
They have a desire to change education
Trying to take away our choice
We are failing our children already
We have no reason to rejoice
We have tyranny by the government
Controlling almost everything we do
We are losing what our soldiers died for
So what are we supposed to do?
There is no for the people act
It is a movement to take control
We cannot make deals with absurdity
While our country has no police patrol
Executive orders handed to the occupant
He looks at them with glazed eyes
Then signs them as if he knows
That with his help America dies

Stanski
August 9, 2021 ^

Awakening discussions at
Purposeful gatherings
Promoting fellowship and
Deeper thinking on
Scriptural meanings
Mostly conjecture or
Romantic nostalgia on
What we know or
Where we are 
In perspective to
This knowledge
Mostly engrossed in words
Guided by prayer and intent
We are missing
One grave point
What we are studying 
Did not end with words
Instructions were give
Calling for action
“Go forth and do My work 
I have taught you all 
That is needed
The Holy Spirit will be with you and
Be your source of inspiration”

It is easy to talk, but
We were chosen to walk:
Be His disciples 
Are we followers or fans?

Stanski
August 8, 2021 ^

Churches:  Closed
Schools:  Closed
Businesses:  Closed
Sport facilities:  Closed
Restaurants:  Closed
Pandemic power grab
Crisis not gone to waste
Liberal leaders ignore
Their own Covid rules
Southern Border open
An American crisis
Vaccinations mandated
Masks mandated
Illegals with Covid
Transported to our cities
Affordable rentals:  Closed
Home ownership:  Closed
Demands for conformity
Optimism:  Closed
Dependency increased
Separation increased
Left advancing causes
Complete control desired
From cradle to grave
We must fight
For our future and
The future of America
We are the masters of liberty and life
When we let this die
Everything dies
Nothing is open
All things closed 
We who are wise are not closed
And have the power
Shall gather our strength
Do what we must
Restore America
To our founder’s dreams
No more closures
We are the means

Stanski
August 7, 2021 ^

The brushwork of the artist
Bringing life to a canvas
Patiently, deliberately progressing
Stroke after stroke
Some broad, others pencil fine
Colors flow begetting new colors
One wonders about the artist
What is on the mind and
Is success going to happen?
Some hum just to make sure
That they are still alive adventuring
Taking chances as a mood changes
The light alters but the canvas stays in place
This is not a scientific event
Any light will do
The artist progresses and the
Harmony of the humming changes
Satisfaction appears on the artist’s face
As though surpassing the original
Thoughts on what would beheld
By those who will view the work
Intensity sets in as the work
Appears to be coming to a finish
But the maestro continues with
Little touches that are unique
Finally finished a satisfied
Brushes are cleaned and stored
The palette board wiped and saved
Another minor miracle

Stanski
August 6, 2021 ^

Efforts made
Success not guaranteed 
No giving up
Stakes too high
Freedom on the line
Who is the boss?
The individual or
Determined authority
Liberty on trial
Who are we?
Cowards or heroes?
The brave step up
Applauded, no exception
Victims are not to blame
Government is not informed
Uses ungiven power
Executive orders
Cripple normal people
Few cry out
Fear of retribution
Truth will prevail
Science interpreted
Rightly or wrongly
Light is real
Darkness overcome

Stanski
August 5, 2021 ^

Down Town was busy
People wandering
Some with masks
Others indifferent
Almost zombie like
Call it Covid-19 stress
Chinese virus blues
Will they ever end?
Reports keep coming
There is no good news
Always a Catch-22
People stagger with doubt
Who trusts the CDC or
Politicians with agendas
Like controlling the masses
Issuing mandates which
Are oblivious to science
People keep walking
This is the weekend of the Fair
Children running, then crying
Needing more attention
Adults fatigued and frustrated
They wonder if there is hope
Yes, there is hope
There will be a tomorrow
When this is all behind us
Stay true to yourselves 
Avoid false prophets

Stanski
August 4, 2021 ^

Not enough police
Thanks to de-funding
Escalation of violence
Mostly in “Blue” cities
Covid-19 hysteria is obscene 
While cases are declining
Murders are increasing
What actually matters?
Cancel culture bewilders 
The woke should wake up
Intelligentsia wants 
Permanent pandemic
A controlling tactic 
Admiring civil unrest
Fearmongering prevails
Closing down is dangerous
Black lives matter as do all
The organization BLM is Marxist
There is no critical race problem
The majority are good people
Black and white
We have no systemic racism
The left’s need to control is staggering
Wuhan Virus is a tool
Children belong in school
In person learning is necessary
Teacher unions are evil
Children are way behind
We need immediate change
Is there a silver lining?  Yes!
People are talking about this
They are taking action
Absurdity is audacious
Let’s get moving

Stanski
August 3, 2021 ^