Sad Songs
Sad songs make me think of you. And they make me feel blue. You made me feel whole. And captured my soul. I must pretend.…
To Late
She said it's too late. I don't love you anymore. You tore it all down. I said, but we can fix it all. She said…
Go With the Flow
I guess I'm out of sync. Can't seem to find the link. Looking for a sign. I try to realign. I have seeds to sow.…
Truly Blessed
I have a clear mind. I open my heart. Guidance flows into it. I feel the divine light. It feels me with energy. I am…
Just for Today
Today I will be thankful. Today I will be enough. Today I will be happy. Today I will enjoy. Today I will love. Today I…
A Part of You
I see your aura. It's filled with light. I feel your vibration. It must be from the divine. You're surrounded by beauty. It fills me…
Oh
I couldn't think. Oh no! I couldn't move. Oh no! Maybe I'm stoned. Oh no! Someone help. Oh no! No one to help. Oh no!…
The Question Arose
The question arose. Should I write some prose? I think I could. Maybe I should. So here we go. May the rhymes flow. RGH 7-31-19
Stay Between the Lines
Try to stay between the lines. When you think. Stay on a straight line. Do not veer. Whoops, I'm going in circles. An endless loop.…
Again and Again
So many mysteries. But I know the answers now. Ask me and I'll tell you. The price is cheap. Just the price of a conversation.…
Humility
I try to be humble. But sometimes I stumble. I need to get rid of false pride. Let modesty take me for a ride. I…
Meant to Be
Now I see. It was meant to be. The bad and the good. We did all we could. It was meant to be. Just like…
Ride the Wind
If feel the wind blow. Who knows where it goes. It carries my spirit, To a safe haven. I feel it on my face. I…
Not Done
Read a book. Learn to cook. Play some rook. But don't get took. Have some fun. Make a pun. Get some sun. You're not done.…
Shift Your Spirit
Every day the same. Who's to blame? Your mind is so unkind. Maybe you're not aligned. No need to fear it. Just shift your spirit.…
My Heart
I see you when I close my eyes. And I feel your touch in my dreams. I smell your scent out of the blue. Sometimes…
This Guy
There was this guy. He prayed to die. Oh, don't sigh. The one day he awoke. Yep, no joke. Gosh, he was stoked. Everything was…
Read Your Mind
What if I could read your mind? What would I find? A solitary rhyme? Or thoughts that are unkind. I bet I'd find the slime,…
So Much
I wanted to teach you how to live. I wanted to teach you how to give. I wanted to teach you how to love. I…
Still, Need You
It doesn't matter what you say. It doesn't matter you went away. I hope you won't lay blame. That would be a shame. The feelings…
A Lark
It's not the end. You just need to start again. Life getting you down? Try not to frown. Listen to some tunes. And act crazy…
Flow
Let the words flow. And see where I go. From my mind to paper. Maybe I'll write a caper. Just put the pen in motion.…
Explore Your Soul
Would you tell me your thoughts? A secret no one knows. Your deepest, darkest fantasy. I need to know all. So please share with me.…
Dark Day
I'm having a dark day. They come and go. The more I try not to feel dread. Seems the more it appears. I guess I'll…
No Regret
Give a little. Live a little. Can't cope? Have some hope. No need to run. Have some fun. What have you got to lose? You've…
Hello to Death
Only time will tell. If I can survive this hell. It's in my mind. And so unkind. I feel as if I'm slipping. My thoughts…
Smooth Sailing
It's smooth sailing from here on out. Of that, I have no doubt. No waves to rock the boat. I think I might just gloat.…
Grateful Today
I think I'll be grateful today. It doesn't cost a thing. Grateful for the moment. Grateful for the beauty in nature. Grateful for a God…
Feel the Hush
Why is it I worry? Why is it I'm in such a hurry? I need to slow down. And let good abound Take time to…
Trace of Your Face
I saw a trace of your face. It should have given me a hint. Of the future, we'd share. I ignored it because of your…
It’s
It's the striving, More than the reward. It's the waiting to get there, More than arriving. It's the anticipation, More than getting. It's the giving,…
Faith
Sometimes it's hard to have faith. But it's faith you must keep. Faith everything will work out. The faith you're right where you're supposed to…
The Moment
The Moment As my thoughts tumble, They are all jumbled. I try to make sense. But the fog is dense. Just when I think I'm…
Friends
Every now and then, You meet someone like Jenn. She makes you smile. For a long while. She is really bright. And outta sight. She…
If You Want Love
If you want love. Give love. You will thrive. And feel alive. It's hard to describe, The feeling you will get inside. So just try.…
It Was You
I'll never forget that moment in time. When I knew it was you. It's buried in my brain. Like a time capsule. I love to…
In the Middle
I've never been the worst. Or the best. I was never the tallest. Or the shortest. I'm never the oldest. Or the youngest. Seems I'm…
We Insist You Make a List
We insist you make a list. A gratitude list. Not just any list. Put the people you love on this list. Add the things that…
Awaken
Don't be shaken, When you awaken. It's what you chose. We suppose. Do the math. And find your path. You're in the right place. So…
Believe
Believe in yourself. Believe in others. Believe in change. Believe you're here for a reason. Believe there are no mistakes in God's world. Believe in…
A Beautiful Morning
A beautiful morning. A new day. A world of opportunity awaits. All for you. So reach out and grab it. It's not to late. Everything…
They Inhabit
I think I'm crazy. My brain is so hazy. It's like I'm in a daze. Maybe it's just a faze. To talk to the dead.…
Enjoy Life
Enjoy life Without strife. Enjoy the day. Find a way. Enjoy the moment. It's God sent. RGH 4-28-19
The Past is Past
You won't last, If you live in the past. It's over and done. And tomorrow hasn't begun. So if you live in the here and…
On a Roll
I'm a star and play the title role. Everything is on cruise control. And I'm number one on the public opinion poll. I can find…
I Wish I Were a Bird
If I were a bird, I'd be an eagle. Or maybe a hawk. Yes, a bird of prey. I might choose to be a hummingbird.…
A Thought
I caught a thought. That couldn't be bought. The thought fought. And was fraught. So the thought brought, Me naught. And I was distraught. About…
Tax Day
It's tax day. Hope you don't have to pay. If so, you can't just walk away. And be sure not to overpay. So try to…
Bad Mad
When I was a lad. I would sometimes have a bad mad. It was really sad. And afterward, I'd feel like a cad. I might…
Abstract Love
You said I needed culture. I said I don't want it growing on me. A teacher and artist, The smartest person I’d ever met. Yes,…
I Love to Cook
It will give you a thrill, When I get out my grill. For goodness sake, You'll love it when I bake. And you'll want a…
A Bird
I looked outside this morning and a bird was fighting it's reflection in my side view mirror. I watched it for a few minutes. It…
True Blue
You said you'd always be true blue. And give me all the love I was due. It was all so new. I really didn't have…
I Bet
I bet, We've met. Maybe on a jet. I bet, You're in debt. Or you could be set. I bet, You get wet. And I…
House of Love
In the beginning, I thought I'd won your love. You said you'd always be mine. And you were it for me. What did I say,…
Southern Words and Phrases
Being from the south (Alabama) I was thinking about words and phrases you might here only in the south. So I wrote this using some…
Last Forever
I think I'm gonna pout. All my stuff wears out. It seems things once lasted longer. They were made stronger. Everything is made cheap. But…
In a Perfect World
Money is no object. Worry doesn't exist. I am young again. Reality is better than fantasy. I can sing and play the guitar. I can…
A Blank Page
I'll give you a blank page. So you can write your life over. You can start anytime. You must choose to begin. Let the past…
Sent From Above
You must have been sent from above. For only me to love. I know it will sound lame. But these feelings I can't tame. Being…
They Know
They harvest your data. Watch and record. One program tracks, one computer watches. The next one saves to the infinite cloud. Looking for keywords. A…
Miracle Path
Do the math. You will find your path. Ask your spirit. No need to fear it. Look for signs. You are here by design. Humbly…
Wish I Could Play the Fiddle
I wish I could play the fiddle. It's a riddle. That little fiddle. I just sit here and scribble. Guess I'll eat some skittles. Cause…
I Know Pain
I know the pain of heartbreak. The pain of loss. I know the pain of regret. The pain of guilt. I know the pain of…
The Skip
I remember the skip. The skip of an album. The scratch on a record. The needle on the turntable. I still own one. And play…
That Voice
What is that voice? The one that answers when I ask myself a question. Is it me? Or someone else? Maybe it's my soul answering.…
Poetry Lane
I want to walk down poetry lane. Before my thoughts wane. I want to write a rhyme. While I'm in my prime. It will get…
Candy
I like candy. It's really dandy. Don't leave it around. Cause I'll swallow it down. I like candy. I keep it handy. It doesn't matter…
The Clouds
It's partly cloudy today. The clouds. It just goes and comes. The clouds. When I least expect them. The clouds. Don't tell me I need…
I Remember
I remember when I first saw your face. I'll never forget the moment we first kissed. You didn't like me at first. You said I'd…
Who Knows
I want to write something deep. That makes you weep. Magic words. Not just any blurb. Nothing shallow. Something with substance. The perfect poem. A…
Tired
Feelings of emptiness. Always alone. Try to make it stop. Am I so different? Wish it would end. Would it be wrong? Try to fight…
Just Drive
I feel so alive, When I hit the road and just drive. Riding in Dixie, With air condtioning, they call four sixty. Just hitting the…
The Mad-hatter
I must be some sort of mad-hatter. Because I can't write without my cap. I know it sounds silly. It's a compulsion. So on my…
Soul Pollution
All the senseless killing. Every day it seems. Another shooting. More lives are taken. What's wrong with the human condition? I want to stop it…
Just to See You Smile
I would walk a million miles. Just to see you smile. I must say, You always make my day. And just a simple touch, Always…
A Good Time
I need a good time. With a twist of lime. I want lots of fun. Want to ride shotgun? And manifest some money. With my…
Vitamin D Deficient
So the Doc said I had a vitamin D deficiency. And prescribed a 10,000 i.u. pill. But I have an idea for the deficiency. I…
You’re Swell
She said I think you're swell. And I replied do tell. I told her, I think you're fine. Oh, is that just a line? How…
More, More
Why is it I always want more? Enough is never enough. Is it just me? Or is everyone like this? Is it a character flaw?…
Dancing in the Clouds
I want to fly, In the sky. And go dancing in the clouds. Where there are no crowds. Then to the moon. Just to sing…
The Lane
I took a walk down the lane. And I thought I've gone insane. I saw the dead. Infested with a disease. My brain screams. You're…
A Conversation with God
What if I told you I had a conversation with God? Would you believe? This is what happened. I was lying in bed and mind…
Suddenly Around
I had a feeling everything was upside down. I needed to turn it around. If I didn't I knew I would drown. And suddenly, I…
Peaceful Moment
I imagine I'm lying on the beach. I hear the waves crashing against the rocks. The sun is fading, My mind at ease. As I…
Forward
My thoughts jumbled. Can't quite figure things out. So close so many times. The brass ring evades. I could see it. Feel it, almost touch…
Just End
Is it a sin, To want the end? Why must I always choose? Seems I always lose. My thoughts I cannot tame. And everything maims.…
In Between
I have a craving, I've been saving. What is it you say? I'll tell you another day. Oh, don't get bent. I'll give you a…
Thoughts
Thoughts of love. Thoughts from above. Thoughts about you. Thoughts about me. Thoughts I can see. Thoughts come to be. RGH 3-3-19
The Park
We played on the see-saw. It made me want to hee-haw. Then we went to the slide, And boy did we glide. Next to the…
Carry a Bell
I will give you the intel. I carry a bell. Who knows I might fall in a well, And I wouldn't need to yell. So…
Catch a Word
Words are like birds. Sometimes they land on the wire nearby. Try to catch a word, And just like birds, they're gone. You can cage…
Write Me a Story
Write it about you. Write it like I see you. Full of life. Full of beauty. Can you write me a story? Write about how…
Revolution
The country at odds. Opposing forces, opposing to oppose. No compromise. Rich pitted against the poor. Female pitted against the male. The atheist pitted against…
Team
I dreamed of a team. They were all around it seemed. I was surrounded, And good things abounded. I was protected. I was directed. No…
A New Day Awaits
A new day awaits. The sun is shining. Put a smile on your face. Be grateful. Help others. Love. For a new day awaits. RGH…
The Light
I see the light. Shining so bright. I stare with all my might. It carries me to a new height. And makes me want to…
I Didn’t Fit
I used to worry that I didn't fit. I could be at a party and I was still alone. Alone with my thoughts, I just…
Easy Street
I want to find Easy Street. Wouldn't that be a treat? I saw it in my dreams. It was much more than it seems. There…
Quote of the Day
“I sent my Soul through the Invisible, Some letter of that After-life to spell: And by and by my Soul return'd to me, And answer'd:…
Waves
The boat rocks on the waves. This feeling of calm. A peace like no other. Smooth and gentle. Drifting, drifting... To infinity. The scent of…
Another World
It's I'm in another world. Awakening to a new you. My thoughts soar. And my spirits rise. Nothing feels the same. Magic has been manifested.…
Birthday Wish
Happy Birthday, PJD! Be good to yourself today. Make it a special day for you. Enjoy the moment. And if you think of me know…
Spiritual Dots
What does it all mean? Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? Oh, I've pondered these questions. The answers a mixed bag.…
My Brain
The dark, Is stark, The light, Is a blight, The clouds, Are cowed, The mist, Always persists, The fog, Seems to flog, And it rains,…
The Perception
Change your perception. Get rid of the negative. Retrain your mind. Look for signs. Expand your horizons. Write it down. Fake it until you make…
The Wrath of Math
They made me take math. I knew it would be a bloodbath. I know 2 and 2 equals four. Oh, what a bore. But they…
The Joy of that Boy
When I was a tike, I would ride my trike. Sometimes I'd fly a kite. It would sail outta sight. Then I became a big…
Just Me to Create
It's me I berate, Because I can't create. I must put it away. It will come I say. Trying to get the spark, Might as…
I Want
I want to soar. I want to roar. I want to be rich, I want to find my nitch. I want fame. I want to…
Show the Way
Show the Way Homeless people. Hopeless people. We build crystal churches, More super God houses. We pray to do the right thing, Give money to…
Signs From Above?
Did you ever want to just quit life? What's the point right? I'd been feeling like that lately. Drowning in self-pity, pissed off at the…
Quote of the Day
If it all fell to pieces tomorrow Would you still be mine? The Eagles/From the song Take It to the limit And the answer…
Time is Gold
Time is gold. If I may be so bold. As I grow old, I realize it can't be bought or sold. In my hands, I…
Write Something
Write a mystery. Write a song. Write a poem. Write a short story. Write a joke. Write a list. Write a journal. Write a diary.…
Tracks of Love
We held hands as we walked down the path. Young and free. The beach was empty. The sun just peeking thru. I kissed you by…
Free Day
One free day, Nothing to pay. No stress, But I digress. Go on a little jaunt, And get everything I want. All worries cease, And…
Take a Break
Take a break. And meditate. Close your eyes. Let your spirit rise. Breathe in the air. There's nothing to compare. Let your brain go blank.…
His Majesty of Love
He pondered his legacy. Somewhat testily. They would never call him your majesty. At times he felt his life a travesty. But then an aha…
A Story
I used to be bad to drink. My friends and family said I had a problem. I said I'm not hurting anyone, leave me alone. …
If I were King
If I were king, I'd sing. If I were king, I'd buy my true love an engagement ring. If I were king, Every season would…
Clocks Don’t Tick
When I was young, And the world quiet, I listened to the tick, tock of our clock. Now I'm older, And the world loud, I…
Want to Trade Lives
My life sux he said. I'd just as soon be dead. I replied, want to trade lives? As he searched my eyes. I have that…
If My Dreams Came True
If all my dreams come true, Would I cease to be blue? Would I be undaunted? If I got everything I wanted? Surely life would…
Solid Gold
Solid Gold It's so cold, I found a lake of solid gold. It must have been there all the time. Now I'm going to shine.…
A Son
I prayed to have a son. Oh, how we'd have fun. He would carry on my name. And feel no shame. I could watch him…
Spiritually Connected
Feeling connected? Well, you've been selected. He came to me in a vision, And told me of our special mission. He said let it begin.…
Emotional Paradise
It seemed I had but two emotions. But then I received a potion. Anger or feat, To the point, I couldn't care. So I dug…
Impatience
Why must I hate, When I'm late. It really grates, And puts me in a dizzy state. I must be there at eight. Cause I…
Let’s Play a Game
Ok let's play a game, We need to reprogram your brain. We're going to drive you insane. And nothing will ever be the same. We…
Reversed the Past
After all the damage was already done to you. You always thought you'd pass it on to them. The fear was always there. But life's…
Comfortable in My Own Skin
Try to imagine you don't fit. But know you fit like a glove. Thinking about your hell? Try dreaming of your idea of Heaven. Indeed…
Perfect Picture
I took a perfect picture today. I didn't use a camera. The picture was in taken in my mind. And it's still developing. I'd like…
Especially for You
I wrote you a poem, no rhymes. There you were walking thru my mind. As usual! So I decided just to think about YOU for…
It was Simple
Ok, you can't be serious all the time. Hope this brings a smile to your face and not you know what. Mentioned below. Sometimes I…
Rush Hour Worry
Always in a hurry. I need to stop with the worry. Why do I rush? I need to stop and hear the hush. I'm excellent…
She Was About to Play the Jukebox
She was about to play the jukebox. It was 1982. I said, play some Waylon. She said I'm more into Hank. She was about to…
I Saw Something Beautiful
I saw something beautiful. It was you. I saw something beautiful. It was me. I saw something beautiful. It was the sea. I saw something…
Change Your Thoughts
Forget what you were taught. And change your thoughts. Forgive your past, And make it last. Fast forward to a new you. No need to…
I Dreamt About Having a Dream
I dreamed I dreamed of you, It was perfect. I was watching myself dream, Floating like a cloud. When all at once! I was awake.…
Four
Being a bore? It could be a chore. To go to your core. And find the door. Then, what's it for? Promise there will be…
Just Wondering
Just wondering. No conclusions...Just wondering. No Answers, Just wondering... Why? Just wondering... I wish I'd die. Just wondering... Why am I here? Just wondering. Is…
White Noise
I was there, Crossroads everywhere. I looked around, And I knew. It's my choice. White Noise Nothin coming from you, Sounds in my head, My…
Don’t Assume
Don't assume. You know, Who I am. Don't assume, I should change, Or rearrange. Don't assume. You can't accept, That I'm just me, And, not…
Brainstorm or Rainstorm?
Which is it? Do I brainstorm? Or do I rainstorm? The choice is yours. Are you searching? Or are you lurching? Use your heart, Feel?…
Some Things You Can’t Change
Like a dog who still chases cars, After being hit. Like an alcoholic who still drinks, After cirrhosis. Some things you can't change. Like the…
Which Rabbit Hole?
Follow your thoughts, Be aware. Good thoughts, Always follow. Bad thoughts, Are Hollow. Change thoughts, Ain't scared. Your thoughts, Your choice. Choice of thoughts, Now…
The Goat
I didn't want to be the goat, But I always seem to miss the boat. I kept hoping, But I had trouble coping. Then things…
Manifest
I think it's best, We must manifest. Don't be in awe, It's the law. You get what you give, So learn to live. So be…
One of These Days
One of these sunny days, We'll find out if you pray. The Freebirds still fly, High, high, in the sky. You've got dreams, So let…
144,000
What is the 144,000? Is it the chosen few? Are you one? Could it be true? How do you know? Can you feel it? That…
Sides
Light side, Bright Side. Fright side, Fight Side. Quite side, Sight side. Spite side, Smite side. Might side, Lite side. Write side, Right side! RGH…
Open Heart
Want a new start? Open your heart. Try to feel, And see what it yields. Love and happiness is your desire? Then you need new…
Liquid Eraser
Liquid flows, She knows, He will oppose... The change And it seems strange, And almost deranged. But she must be the eraser, As he…
Crossroads
You can reinvent your life! Is it full of strife? How you say? Take time to pray. Don't let the old influence. Your mind is…
Majik K1d 2
https://youtu.be/xGWinJ4QgVQ Why's he called Kid? Cause he got Rid, Of the past... And now everything's a blast. His songs are Solid Gold. Let's just say…
Angry People
Why all the angry people? Fear inhabits. Mad at the world. Always hating. Empty faces, Soul removed. Let's learn to cherish, Learn to nurture. Sow…
Jingle
Do you need a Holiday Jingle? I can write one that will make you want to mingle! So don't stay in the dingle. Or be…
Searching
I've always been searching. But for what? Happiness? Fame? Fortune? Love? Did you find it? Sometimes. When? Where? Doesn't matter. I usually lose it. Want…
Self
I said to myself. Self? Is it all worth it? You won't like the answer. Why? Sigh! Tell me. Okay. You're not really one. What…
Boomers
I don't want to fight. You're outta sight! I want to be in a movie. Groovy! I want the war to cease. Peace! I going…
Overcome
When I was young, Life was a mystery. Then I was grown, And it was still unknown. I always strived, To thrive. I thought I…
Be
You are a vessel. You are special! Affirm yourself. Change yourself. Love yourself. Be yourself. Learn to love, From above. You are a superstar. You…
Selfish
You're selfish! Yes You're self-centered! Yes You think life is all about you! Yes Is that all you think about you, you, you? Almost! What…
Dance All Night
In the twilight, In the moonlight. By the seaside, On the port side. Let's dance all night. Don't let anything stand in our way, It's…
Wandering & Pondering
I got to wander. I got to ponder. Life as it were, Life as it were not. I guess you could say I'm a wandering…
Jenny Leigh
https://youtu.be/-xKvkZnF1MY Can't you see... You've got to bee... Like a tree.... Don't you see... Leigh rhymes with Sleigh... Don't Say, Okay... Jenny is a…
What If We’re Already in Heaven???
https://youtu.be/_fX0iFy54_w Did you ever think of that? I’m sure I’m not unique. Somebody thought of it long before me. But did you ever dig deeper?…
You’re the 8
You think you're great? Are you at the gate? You gotta get straight... Or you gonna have to wait. Don't hate... Cause you don't rate...…
In the Zone
I'm in the zone. And I'm all alone. Don't throw me a bone, Cause I hear the tone. If I could simply clone, Or hone,…
Shook Up
Shook up having a squall, She didn't even call. I thought we were having a ball, But it's over after all. I'm so sad, Dad…
Inspired
Bing Crosby Christmas C.D. Do you want to get inspired? It's time before you expire! Want to share? Don't spare! Do you dare? If you…
Long Ago…
Long ago... A song ago... She wouldn't let me go... She was my ribbon and I was her bow. Then the change... I still feel…
Fiction about Life…
A recent phone conversation... Person 1: I love you!!! Person 2: I love you too! But I can show you better than I can tell…
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. In the spirit of giving, I've shared other people posts here on my blog. But I'm really not feeling…
Gone But Not Forgotten…
Danny, Danny Mommy, why did Daddy die? Tears in Mommy's eyes... Don't cry, Mommy... Mommy don't cry... I'm sorry Mommy. It's not your fault Danny.…
Go OMG
Go OMG and you'll feel better!!!
Ascending
https://youtu.be/r9gkMPIKSSw
Joshy
https://youtu.be/WlLkGU_LrCA Hey Josh--Here's a rap for ya! lol By Goshy-- He wants to live poshy! By Goshy-- Joshy, He can Noshy-- By Goshy! He needs…
2+2=4
https://youtu.be/dUwqMSab9xw I will love you 2+day! I will love you 2+morrow! =I will LOVE YOU 4=ever! RGH
No Pride Then Joy
https://youtu.be/kfjXp4KTTY8 No pride-then joy. False pride no joy, Never grow old, Get a new soul, No Pride--Joy! Joy, Joy, Joy down in my heart!!!…
Take the Moment
https://youtu.be/s0ZZHNRHA2g Seize the moment, It's your moment. Enjoy the moment, Freeze the moment. Yes, it's insane, But you have everything to gain! Travel at the…
Angels Among Us
https://youtu.be/y_4Xfj2LRSA "Angels Among Us" I was walking home from school, on a cold winter day Took a shortcut through the woods, and I lost my…
Spirit of a Place
What is the spirit of a place? It’s a special space. I can still see your face. It’s lovely and covered with lace. I can…
Temptation
“I can resist anything except temptation.” — Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere’s Fan
Jersey Mike
Listen while you read, please. Lol https://youtu.be/-LI8X-GhFA8 Who is Jersey Mike? I know Mike's Jersey, I want to be like Mike. Michael Jordan" Not…