We’re not perfect
We’re not even ideal
We’re two people
Sharing an appeal
As one I am strong
As two we are better
In life and in love
It is us together
Joining hearts
Joining hands
Joining together
In love
It isn’t you
It isn’t me
It is we two
That I see
Building and enjoying
Building and creating
Building our own little world
For us to be as one
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by Bill Ferguson
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Tight corners
I can’t help but smile
Haven’t been here
In quite a while
Clouds broken
Swallowed by the sun
Vanishing worlds
One by one
Seeking to
Cleanse my soul
Highway’s fast
Rivers full
Empty thoughts
Crowd my brain
Avenging darkness
Causes strain
In the silence
I do find
Strength of character
Peace of mind
Involving others
Bothers me
Chasing dreams
I can’t see
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by Bill Ferguson
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I used to ramble
I used to roam
I once did travel
Far from my home
So many sights
Inviting me
Now it’s all
On tv
I walked all the way
From New York to L A
Crossed the mountains
On full display
Crossed the prairies
And the rivers too
I crossed this land
For something to do
I worked real hard
To earn my pay
To stay on the road
Everyday
I saw icefields
Shipwrecks too
I crossed this land
Because it I could do
And now I sit
In my new home
I no longer ramble
I no longer roam
My way of travel
Is calling me
But I’m too old
For that to be
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by Bill Ferguson
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Openly honouring
By creating a statue
Or naming a building
Is perpetuating a myth
That others value
A person
The same way you do
Such negativity
Shared out in the open
Lacking the respect to stay quiet
And demonstrating what we all know
Fascinated as I am by this
I get the sense that something is amiss
As much as I want to agree
Your statement does nothing for me
We can argue til the break of dawn
But that doesn’t mean that either
Of us are wrong
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by Bill Ferguson
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History changes
Our understanding
Perpetuating the myths
Of an egocentric past
What was done was done
With different values
Different understandings
Different perspectives
That no longer exist
No better
No worse today
Than it ever was
Our forefathers
We would not approve of today
We don’t need another hero
We need a different understanding
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by Bill Ferguson
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In a flurry of words
Where others views
Were held as true
Where their perceptions
Were forced
Wanted or not
Where it was not understood
That each individual
Was their own person
Where equality meant acceptance
Where each person was simply
Who they were
No need for rewards
No need for commendations
Or medals
No need for recognition
Just accepting
It was a part
Of their lives
And move on
Setting examples
For a better world
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by Bill Ferguson
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Labouring under the burden
Obtaining awards
Sanctioned by others
For following orders
For doing your job
For being lucky
To not implode under the stress
For being who you are
And doing what you do
For living and breathing
And seeking satisfaction
In a job well done
One exists to serve
Not be rewarded
Work is completed
To improve the lives
Of those you love
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by Bill Ferguson
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She read her book to me
Day by day
She read her bible to me
Day by day
She read the riot act to me
Day by day
She said I need to change
Day by day
Day by day
Night by night
I need more
Sweet delight
Day by day
Oh day by day
I keep trying
Day by day
And when the day is gone
And evening passes through
I keep looking
For something new
Day by day
I’m looking just for you
Day by day
Night by night
Somethings never change
Day by day
It don’t feel right
Day by day
Night by night
I wish I had more
Sweet delight
I wish I had more
Day by day
Sweet delight
Day by day
Burning late
Day by day
Into the night
Day by day
Night by night
Day by day
I need some more
Sweet delight
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by Bill Ferguson
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She rose before sunrise
Leaving her sleeping form behind
Wandering through the garden
Gazing into the unknown
She disrobed gently
Before lying down
Fallen leaves around her
Doe eyed creatures
Gazing on with valor
A subtle salute
To days gone by
A note of sadness
Tinged their demeanor
Restless dreams
Sheets in disarray
Failure of the fathers
Repose on display
Words echo
In silent salute
Guardians,watchdogs
Always resolute
In the morning snow
She lies in comfort
Quietly napping
Apple in her hand
Surveying all
Who walk about the land
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by Bill Ferguson
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