Month: September 2021

It is so sad and still we remember
How the world stopped as we were 
Shattered by terrorists who wished to 
Destroy our spirit and success
A nation formed by citizens from
All the nations over the earth
We were different but the same
Our country was loved even in
The midst of disagreements
Many lives were lost in vain
Many heroes were lost
Many heroes survived, but
With lives that were forever changed
Why were we targeted?
There are many thoughts on this
We came together as a nation
This closeness lasted for a while
But then the normal political
Feud presented; this was sadness
But ego and the need to control prevailed
We forgot the heroes and went to
Afghanistan to defeat the oppressors
We defeated the enemy and 
Tried to rebuild the country
You can only do so much
It is difficult to transform ways of life
And ultimately you fail
We lingered, and then went on to an
Ill-advised war with Iraq
We won and lost at the same time
We left citizens of Iraq confused
And dismayed and alone
Terrorists collected and formed 
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Osama Bin Laden was eventually killed
This while the then administration was
Hell-bent on apologizing for America
And doing everything possible to
Destroy capitalism and transform
Our great country into a Socialistic State
They worked foolishly for the demise
Of the America we all knew
Twenty years later we watch and wonder
Never forget 9/11/01

Stanski 
9/12/2021 ^

I walked the road
Rain was in a sprinkle mode
I was on my way to neighbors
Most had left for home
After their reunion
So I went back
Someone was going to 
Pick me up; I waited
I took some time to wonder
What was my world coming to?
Many things to do and a body
That was beginning to show wear
My home was up for sale
My bride had died and after
I had been abandoned
By one I had a covenant with and
Had taken care of for six years
A head injury had changed
Her perception of life and 
I was the loser or maybe 
In the long run, the winner
Not that life is a contest
I thought about my community
I loved doing work which improved it
It seemed worthwhile and was fulfilling
Many wondered how I did it and
All I could say was that I showed up
My favorite time was when the
Angelus Bells were ringing at noon
It was a good time to pause and pray
Everything we do is for the
Honor and glory of God
I will back away from this work
After I complete a few more projects
My body tells me it is time
My ride show up and I am off
Hoping to get to the Church on time
The rain has stopped and the
Sun is shining through the clouds
It will be a lovely day

Stanski
September 12, 2021

Moon beams
Extreme pains
Plans made, but
Artificial bones have
Us tracing back
It seems sound
To find ground
Where we 
Stand proud
Defy misery
Hold hands
Dune grass
Sings in strands
A symphony 
Searching skies
Mystery flies
Heavens nod
In wonderment
Soft light glows
Into open souls
We feel ascent 
Take tongues
But understand
This strange trip
Begins to rip
Doubt away
Harbored fear
No longer here
Emptiness 
Filled to full
Stranger things
Brought to light
Do not compare
Possible now to
Take the steps
If you dare
Body wakes
Gone the aches
Reverence takes
All the space
Sky and clouds
Hide all scrapes
Now the race
Ahead takes place
Feel no disgrace
Just in watching
Give a cheer
You can do it
We did once
And you knew it
Nothing to prove
While in this groove
Settle back
In pure delight
No urgent need
We did succeed
Just being here
Without fear
Having no 
Untoward notion
Just devotion
To each other
Sister and brother
Lady and lover
Musketeers 
Side by side
All for one
One for all
Soon announce
We heard a call
New agenda
Gone, for
A new track
Calls us
Take it 
Even as
No one knows
Where it goes
We’ll be back
Share our woes
Our victories
All mysteries
Our crown of joy
Like a badge is worn
One bodies once torn
But now healed
This much revealed
But nothing more
The rest is sealed

Stansberry McKricken aka Stanski
September 16, 2016 ^

Today is a new day
Yesterday’s challenges are gone
Replaced by even greater ones
Our work is definitely not finished
We romance with the thoughtful peace
But through whom will this peace come
We are victims of those who bloviate
Usually they are one and done
False promise; loss of dignity
No shame; no sorrow in this game
An attempt at control to what avail?
The misery of all will be the same
But we begin; each in our way
We can focus on what we see
Do what we should, merrily 
An awesome dedication to 
An important part of life
Not one, but all moving forward
Creating goodness; eliminating strife
We are all just parts of one great whole
The loveliness of nature is our body
The Father above is our soul

Stanski
September 10, 2021 ^

We walk along the sandy shore
And who could ask for more?
The sun’s out there, but a few clouds too
Which give reprieve from the heat for you
The little creek’s deep and you take off your shoes
Nothing’s going to bite you, so there’s nothing to lose
You see some people, they look like dots
When they get closer you see that they’re tots
Where are their mothers and how about dads?
But then we see them running up and it kind of makes us glad
They stop and wave and we wave back
Then they jabber to the parents about this and that

My friend Dave’s dog is gone for the day
But there are enough dogs with which to play
They are cute little things and they won’t bite
The grandpa man said they didn’t even fight
I believe him, I think, and said as much
Then laughed as though he was out of touch
Kept on walking; the sun was bearing down
We needed a break from it to save my burning crown

At a friend’s house we found an empty deck
Took a load off our feet and thought what the heck
Believed no one home but then it never fails
A bid to come in for a drink, I’ll move the copper rails
Found a chair and sat down it was nice
Had myself a water, no lemon and no ice
Plans made for dinner; the plans unfold
Half-hour to walk home and we walked the road

So we had wine and then dinner at seven
What can I say it was like being in heaven
Everything seemed to be going our way
It was just one more beautiful day.

Stanski
September 9, 2021

Just getting started and it’s over
Days have a way of doing that
Discouragement from lack of progress
Has left you less then “hell-bent”
What is the use of scurrying?
When the plans are in flux
Sort out all the nonsense
Get yourself a fresh chart

Once you know where you’re going
There will be fewer miseries
When you are comfortable with planning
Days will flow like the breeze
Take all the blame and pack it
Act like you’ve been here before

Stanski
 September 8, 2021 ^ 

One does not know what a day will bring
Still we are confident people
Often dwelling on the wrong things
We find later that a friend has died in an auto crash
Very viable yesterday, now gone
An earthquake in Mexico City kills over 200 people
What were they doing before this happened.
A president speaks out for America and American exceptionalism
The leftists find fault in every word
Our friend in Israel calls it the best speech ever at the United Nations
We pray for peace
Are critical of our neighbor
Do not stand up to be counted
Afraid of a commitment
Tomorrow we may be gone
What chances did we miss out on?
We know how precious the gift of life is
We fail to live to the fullest
Who do we hurt?
Does anyone know what we do or don’t do?
Are we living to please others?
Or is what we do pleasing to others?
I listen to the talking
Expressions of feelings of disappointment about events
I may say nothing because I have a different view
Am I a coward or just pragmatic?
Why argue when you know there will be no winners
Do good works
Encourage others
One never knows how many chances are left
What will tomorrow bring?
Do the impossible today
Regrets will be few

Stanski
September 7, 2021 ^

Palestine has two seas
The Sea of Galilee and
The Dead Sea
The Sea of Galilee is full of life
It is beautiful; abundant with
The growth of trees and shrubs
There are flowers and birds and
The atmosphere is lovely;
The people joyous
For every drop of water that
Comes into the Sea of Galilee
It gives back a drop of water
To the River Jordon which flows
Down to the Dead Sea which
Is dark and black with no life
The Dead Sea is different
No birds or flowers and
When a drop of water flows into it
The water is kept to its own demise 
People who see it are not uplifted, but
Rather saddened by its condition
The moral is to receive and then
Give back willingly
Joy will be your reward along with 
More than a modicum of beauty

Stanski
September 5, 2021 ^

This day is a gift
Sometimes hard to recognize
In the midst of chaos
Our critical thinking must
Supersede any depression
Our desire to make things
Better for others must prevail
We give of ourselves willingly
For the purpose of helping others
Our time here is short but
The opportunities are great
We trust in the direction
That we have been given and
With the Holy Spirit to guide us
We can make our life meaningful,
Purposeful and fulfilling
We are the chosen ones and
It is up to us to remain steadfast
And strong on our mission
We will face rejection, but
Must persevere for what
We are doing is what our savior 
Intended us to do; we are
Working for the salvation of
Our soul and will be rewarded 
With a room in our Father’s mansion

Stanski
September 5, 2021 ^

We sing our songs
Tap, tap, and tap our drums
Listen to Art Tatum
Tickle the Ivory
We are lifted
Because we are alive
Know our situation
Aware of duty
Pausing, we observe
Weather is windy and
The forecast is rain
We can handle this
No hurricane
No earthquake
No flooding
Just politicians
Bloviating or blaming 
Hiding the border situation
Lies about Afghanistan
A humming bird feeds
Leaves rustle; nature exudes
George Washington told us:
“Truth will ultimately prevail
Where there is pains taken
To bring it to light”
We know our duty
Tatum continues, upbeat

Stanski
September 4, 2021 ^