Sitting on the front porch combing Grandma's hair
watching her light up a torch to her pipe
She never slighted not one of us
when we got off the bus
She would have supper ready
with green beans and ham
what a lady she was
her hair auburn red  glowing in the sun
what fun we had just doing things
how sad we was
when at ninety two death's hand took her from us
The things she taught Sam and I
we will never forget
that is why memories live on in our mind
binding us to never forget the love ones
who have gone on before us.

Fast car -Tracy Chapman

judithcollins1: For Just Today No Hate

judithcollins1: For Just Today No Hate

For Just Today No Hate

A song to lighten your day
Sun shine to brighten your way
Hey what a day that would be
This is just a list of what should be
Families loving each other
and no pain or heart ache
Children riding merry-go rounds
Dad picking cherries out of a tree
No sadness just bright lights to make
you merry along your way
Say what is on your mind
without it being a sin
have fun in the sun.
Please have no fears and no tears.
Who knows what looms around the corner
but just for today be happy and show no hate.

Written by Judith Collins.

Wildfire- Michael Martin Murphey

My Request

One good day
without getting in a bad mood.
One day when the sun is shining.
Hey one day filled with fun and not sadness
a day of freedom or just going shopping.
Knowing no one is counting minutes
or how much money you spent.
One day of knowing not one cent
could or should make a difference.
One day of being lazy or just maybe lying in bed.
or soaking in a bubble bath up to my neck.
One day of the phone not ringing,
and one day of someone listening to me.
One day of not having any problems to share.
How rare and far in-between those kind of  days are,
some days good some are bad.
One thing for sure is the days keep coming whether
they be good or bad.
It is up to us to slow down and say no more, no more!

55 Regrets By Hello Operator