Category: Uncategorized

Devils live in our devices.

Siren calls perforce entice us

to believe that Luddites—we–

can gain a touch of mastery.

But we had better understand

that Devils have the upper hand.

They will use their wily vices

to  control our weak devices.

Where are the singers of protest?

Where are the voices who can

lift up the heart of a nation and

challenge the conscience of man?

Where are the songs that re-charge us?

Remind of our dream to be free?

Offer a hope for our freedom?

And all in three-part harmony?

May this day for you be blessed.

May you go forth in happiness.

May your toils and troubles cease.

May you find a heart at ease.

This day.

I wish for you a day of bliss

that’s sweeter than a baby’s kiss…

that ev’ry moment you pass through

will bring a joyful lift to you.

I hope this blessing brings you joy

and lifts your life today.

I hope it adds to happiness

and speeds you on your way.

Where are the voices of protest?
Where is the challenge in song?

 Where are the words to remind us

that hate and injustice are wrong?

Where are the calls to consider

that ev’ryone yearns to be free?

Where is the music of conscience,

that rings out in pure harmony?

It’s a Very Troubling time to be…

for daily folks like you and me.

We try to hear and understand

what’s going on across this land.

We want to know what’s real and true

to do the best that we can do.

But Man’s behavior is perplexing.

Quite confusing.  Often vexing. So….

Is Man a blotch on history

or shaper of what’s yet to be?

Is Man a fumbling, Cosmic curse

or darling of the Universe?

Or both?

Dilemma.

Folks don’t do what I want them to.

That makes me Good and Mad!

If they would do what I want them to,

it would make me Very Glad!

In politics and traffic and

in ev’ry checkout line,

if folks would do things My Way

ev’rything would turn out fine!

I wish I were a sunbeam.

I would shine right down on you.

I’d light your day with sunshine and

I’d add some laughter, too.

Blessings spread from hand to hand…

from mouth to mouth….across the land.

Blessings root and sprout and grow,

and spread to ev’ryone they know.

Blessings bloom and multiply

and then divide and by and by

the simple blessing that you start

is safe at rest in ev’ry heart.