Turn A Page Or Two

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Just One More

Hera got in a rage with the ageless Zeus

She cried baby just maybe I’ll turn you loose

The god of Olympus replied with lightning and thunder

He cried Hera girl let me fill you with wonder

I was walking out the door

And she cried just one more

I said we’ve been here before

She smiled just one more

The story of Pocahontas is a sad lullaby

By the Mississippi River we hear her cry

She asks the whimsical question which is why

Love songs are eternal they never die

I was walking out the door

And she cried just one more

I said we’ve been here before

She smiled just one more

I gave you orange roses it was your favorite kind of flower

We made love at midnight and talked into the early hours

So why am I crying when I know that my sins are forgiven

Why am I crying when God has taken you to heaven

And words of a song will never make it right

Bob Dylan is perishing but you see him fight

There are mysteries not meant to comprehend

The truth is that all good things come to an end

I was walking out the door

And she cried just one more

I said we’ve been here before

She smiled just one more

If I was Shakespeare I wouldn’t write a tragedy

Simple human kindness is the world’s remedy

When I say I love you know my words are pure

If you desire my fire than yes just one more

I was walking out the door

And she cried just one more

I said we’ve been here before

She smiled just one more

Monday, February 2, 2026

Mixtape Memories

When the manic depression rages strong

All the right in the world is simply wrong

And you’re searching for a place to belong

I put it all down I put it all down in a song

Mixtape memories when you were with me

Mixtape memories when we were so happy

I say with regret that I lost the cassette

Mixtape memories life gets better yet

I was writing poetry in the psychiatric ward

Praying for no Thorazine praising the Lord

As the shrinks ignored my desperate pleas

All of these in my mixed tape memories

Mixtape memories when you were with me

Mixtape memories when we were so happy

I say with regret that I lost the cassette

Mixtape memories life gets better yet

Kurt sang Ghetto Blue and a few others too

Kurt got married and then like a bird flew

I get lost in the sin of what could have been

Then I realize that heaven’s the only prize to win

Mixtape memories when you were with me

Mixtape memories when we were so happy

I say with regret that I lost the cassette

Mixtape memories life gets better yet

Fifty eight life is great rocking in a digital age

I celebrate the endless debate on the sacred page

One day I pray an angelic choir will sing my tune

Blessings ain’t blessings if they come too soon

The tape goes on the music never ends

Joy to the world be happy with your friends

We live till we die and then the final encore

I’ll be singing in heaven singing forevermore

Mixtape memories when you were with me

Mixtape memories when we were so happy

I say with regret that I lost the cassette

Mixtape memories life gets better yet

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Fallen And Frozen

Visiting my wife Sylvia in the nursing home

Never wanting to leave her on her own

Dementia stifled her tongue into silence

Sometimes the kindness of God makes no sense

Fallen and frozen this was paradise

Fallen and frozen far too much ICE

Fallen and frozen please take my advice

The man of sin wants to win the biggest slice

Well at Martin’s we laid Sylvia out real pretty

She banged her head now she’s dead what a pity

She picked a good time to leave this hell hole

I mean there was a time when man had a soul

Fallen and frozen this was paradise

Fallen and frozen far too much ICE

Fallen and frozen please take my advice

The man of sin wants to win the biggest slice

You see Sylvia was a legal resident from across the sea

When you’re persecuting them you’re hurting me

Now I only got one back for me to look out for

I can curse the machine and work for a cure

Fallen and frozen this was paradise

Fallen and frozen far too much ICE

Fallen and frozen please take my advice

The man of sin wants to win the biggest slice

And the fascists are marching with boots shiny black

And the fascists are marching do you hear that Jack?

Modern day gestapo and the terror’s only beginning

And the devil in the white house thinks he’s winning

It’s all stolen land I say let it return

There’s hell to pay do you see it burn?

This lament is meant to prevent more

Welcome to the fall of Babylon the Whore

Fallen and frozen this was paradise

Fallen and frozen far too much ICE

Fallen and frozen please take my advice

The man of sin wants to win the biggest slice

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Finding Peace

I read the articles of confederation

And the Bible all about salvation

But words on paper failed my cause

For man is not bound by laws

The generals gave me quite an alarm

His job was causing others harm

I refused even to give a simple salute

I’ve rejected the entire institute

At every juncture I took a turn

Lies and deceit lessons to learn

Meeker and weaker from my tries

I began to peel away at the disguise

The monster underneath grew clearer

In horror I discovered a mirror

‘Peace on Earth’ such a lofty goal

And I a child with a bitter soul

So I surrendered my frown for a smile

I escaped from the demon of denial

I said peace isn’t something you find

Peace is really a state of mind

There is only one way to start

And that is to put love in your heart

So I set off in Mother Earth with seeds to sow

To everyone I gave a friendly ‘hello’

Listen to this truth I say

Small things they go a long way

I dream of the bombs becoming obsolete

I dream of a world without victory of defeat

But the mountain of hatred is far too immense

And the insanity never made any sense

So I changed those things that I could

To everyone and all I did good

Then and there I had my release

This is my lesson in finding peace

Throwing Shadows

Pinky asked me if I thought she was kinky

I was fully blessed as she undressed

There were tattoos I would never have guessed

She beckoned saying Come on baby ink me

She whispered I’m only throwing shadows

Life is a river you see how it flows

There are secrets that nobody knows

She whispered I’m only throwing shadows

We were on LaRue Avenue scoring some dope

Long ago we had given up on hope

The drug dealers were banging at Al’s

When I preach in Jesus’s name we’re pals

She whispered I’m only throwing shadows

Life is a river you see how it flows

There are secrets that nobody knows

She whispered I’m only throwing shadows

Well Monday morning the alarm clock screams

Pinky sighed then cried I was lost in my dreams

I went to the shower and I forgot to shave

Walking out the door I shouted “please behave”

She whispered I’m only throwing shadows

Life is a river you see how it flows

There are secrets that nobody knows

She whispered I’m only throwing shadows

Well the house was rocking the circus was in town

The bearded lady was getting it on with the sad clown

I was searching the churches for Pinky deep in prayer

But something told me you’ll get old searching there

In the shadows the black cat hisses

I miss you Pinky and all your wet kisses

You were a demon made from pure shade

Sad to say in the light of day shadows fade

She whispered I’m only throwing shadows

Life is a river you see how it flows

There are secrets that nobody knows

She whispered I’m only throwing shadows

Friday, January 30, 2026

Zoey Sunshine

Smile

This is me

Crazy and free

Simply divine

Zoey Sunshine

Like the glory in heaven high

I am a piece of art

There is music in my heart

Beating loud

Singing proud

I stand out in the crowd

Cause I got style

Smile

This is me

A wonderful beauty

Finer than fine

Zoey Sunshine

Simple Till Its Not

Dancing in dorm sixty two forgetting you

She laughed saying I’m crazy without a clue

I sighed looked in her eyes and held her tight

Baby maybe you can save me if only tonight

She said baby when ain’t hot hot

I said simple my dear till it’s not

I said when are the good times forgot

She said simple baby till it’s not

We blew up the latex gloves making odd balloons

In the corner gathered beer sipping goons

I twirled you under the magical mirror ball

It was there and then that I knew I had it all

She said baby when ain’t hot hot

I said simple my dear till it’s not

I said when are the good times forgot

She said simple baby till it’s not

The grand leader of the band didn’t understand

If I only I had a love song we’d be in demand

I said sir for all its worth I got a simple tune

I stole the melody from dogs barking at the moon

She said baby when ain’t hot hot

I said simple my dear till it’s not

I said when are the good times forgot

She said simple baby till it’s not

And the tuba went oomph bah oomph op

I was halfway in I couldn’t stop

And the tuba went oomph bah oomph op

I climbed Mount Olympus to the top

Hera was cursing Zeus who was running loose

I needed an ace but I was delt the deuce

I said we live only to die so what’s the use

She said go fetch me another cup of electric juice

She said baby when ain’t hot hot

I said simple my dear till it’s not

I said when are the good times forgot

She said simple baby till it’s not

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

You Are My World

Seeking words as beautiful as you

But no words would ever do

Who could define a miracle

Or know the essence of the soul

You are my world and more

In your arms I am secure

In the Book of Love so it’s begun

Man and woman the two are one

With you by my side I have no care

Even in emptiness we had all to share

You are my world and more

In your arms I am secure

Let’s take a spaceship to some star

Seek the pleasures of distant Jupitar

Heaven is any place we can hide

As long as you’re by my side

You are my world and more

In your arms I am secure

Let me sing you this love song

Let me kiss away every wrong

When we’re together time stands still

I love you and always will

You are my world and more

In your arms I am secure

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Eye Of The Minotaur

Tis a Revolution (a11)

Slippin’ and slidin’ the world’s collidin’

On the old gray mare I’ll be a ridin’

Calling out like Mister Paul Revere

Telling everyone that war is here

Put no faith in the institution

Come gather round tis a revolution

Rich man sailing on his fancy yacht

People dreaming about what he got

All his workers slaving doing over time

Ain’t against the law but it’s a crime

Rich man better make restitution

Come gather round tis a revolution

The people are talking on the street

A lot of them don’t have enough to eat

Some don’t got shoes to cover their feet

And there ain’t no way to beat the heat

I tell you I know the solution

Come gather round tis a revolution

Rappers they singing the ghetto’s rage

We all agree we gotta turn the page

Right now things aren’t the way to be

God made man and he made man free

Listen to the words of your religion

Come gather round tis a revolution

Atomic powers is sick with nuclear waste

Gives everyone alive a bad taste

The toxic chemicals are beyond awful

For sure that stuff is criminal

The world is dying from our pollution

Come gather round tis a revolution

We understand yes we see

You fill the land with futility

Democrat or Republican

Ain’t neither one to my likin’

What we need is a new constitution

Come gather round tis a revolution

Slippin’ and slidin’ the world’s collidin’

On the old gray mare I’ll be a ridin’

Calling out like Mister Paul Revere

Telling everyone that war is here

Put no faith in the institution

Come gather round tis a revolution

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Making Day Out Of Night

A sad song on the radio

About a lover who had to go

I cried my eyes dry

When you said goodbye

Making day out of night

Whatever it takes I’ll make it right

Jesus turned water into wine

It’s a miracle you were mine

Like an angel you flew away

Guess I had my judgement day

Half my life was an endless search

For a love you’ll never find in church

When I found you I was born again

Never knowing there’d be a final amen

Making day out of night

Whatever it takes I’ll make it right

You’re a rhyme from Shakespeare

But I’m no Romeo I fear

Help me Lord I’ll rewrite the play

In the end forever you’ll stay

Making day out of night

Whatever it takes I’ll make it right

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Driving All Night

Woman you mean the world to me and more

I know I’ve never said those words before

Just like I never said “I love you”

But woman I really do love you

I’ve been driving all night

Oh Lord baby I can’t get nothing right

I’m a dirty old dog whose been chasing a bone

I lived a whole lifetime on my own

But you and me we made ourselves a home

It’s the only home I’ve ever known

I’ve been driving all night

Oh Lord baby I can’t get nothing right

So when you said goodbye what could I say

I cried when you said you were going away

I’m out on the road searching for you

It’s the only thing that I could do

I’ve been driving all night

Oh Lord baby I can’t get nothing right

Woman you mean the world to me and more

I know I’ve never said those words before

Just like I never said “I love you”

But woman I really do love you

I’ve been driving all night

Oh Lord baby I can’t get nothing right

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Serious Songs

Colorful curvy crescendo

Lustfully laughing letting go

Creativity circling captivatingly

Whirling twirling revolving reality

Somewhere

In the melody of the air

In the space where grace

Kisses my face

In warmth of embrace

To be profound I dare

Of silent sound aware

Magical mystical mystery

Understand the mending hand

Of Theodore transcending history

An ancient relic?

Somewhat psychedelic

Mild insanity

Forbidding vanity

Loose lines of ink

Lavender, fuchsia, pink

A galore of more

The radiant rays of the sun

Reaching everyone

To tiny boxes square

Creatures confined with care

Who, what belongs?

In serious songs

Fantastically fine

Second guessing

Forever possessing

Yet never mine

Now from a distance

Reckless resistance

Be aware

Of spirals in prayer

So I say with pride

Break on through to the other side