Poetry of a Lifetime

Sunday, September 1, 2024

I Like

I like exploring thoughts

The possibilities inherent

The intrigue developed

The mind revelling

I like writing

I like touching ideas

Contemplative moments in time

I like exploring concepts that

Challenge and warm my heart

I like what inspires

Is uplifting

And encouraging

I like moments of intrigue

Where the plot thickens

Where the challenges are met

Where the unexpected happens

I like the moment

When writing is a surprise

I like interesting discussions

Where thoughts are shared

Without judgment

Accepted on merit

And explored respectfully

I like successes

Told through the stories of others

Seeing them overcome

Adversities

To achieve their goals

I like it when something old

Is seen in new ways

Opening the mind to new possibilities

I like stories that say

More than the storyteller intended

I like stories that become blended

Within different genres

Pushing boundaries

To show life

Varied and secure

I like a good book

I like smiles

When you least expect one

When they are like sunflowers

Reshaping a room

With elegance and poise

I like to be loved

That warm fuzzy feeling

That sneaks up on you

I like when it says

You are okay

You are at one with the universe

I like you

Far more than you will know

I like tender moments

When it’s just we two

Snuggling safe and secure

I like the wind

Whispering through your hair

I like the sounds of you relaxing

I like watching the moon

Shine in your eyes

I like the tenderness

Of your gentle sighs

I like the warmth

You bring to every situation

I like rainy days

Around a warm fire

I like quiet moments

Where thoughts are acquired

I like places

With a strong ambiance

Where you feel the warmth

And the history

Attached to every nuance

I like kind words

Showing patience and understanding

I like people who

Are honest to a fault

Yet understand perspective

I like driving to good tunes

Imbibing their power

To heal the mind

I like driving in snowstorms

Where snowflakes from Star Wars

Push the boundaries of your sight

I like discovering hidden gems

At the most inopportune times

Pushing understanding

Into areas intriguing and sound

I like twisting ideas

To see if they are interesting and useful

I like

Some many things

I can’t wait to see

What tomorrow brings

by Bill Ferguson

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Far Away Elsewhere

Clarets are warm and clear

Bouquets may just endear

You sashay for others dear

Far away elsewhere

I need something less complex

Move me away from this mess

Success is when you are

Far away elsewhere

Caches to be cleaned out

Entrees gone without doubt

Soiree’s without a pout

Far away elsewhere

Some set a higher bar

A thrum without a scar

A hum from where you are

Far away elsewhere

by Bill Ferguson

Tender Is The Night

She whispers

Scenes playing

Soft and gentle

Feeling so right

Tender is the night

Lightly she touches

Shock waves send

A searching look

That shows insight

Tender is the night

Inaudible sounds

Music heard

Deep and heartfelt

A brand new light

Tender is the night

Early she calls

Swishing her hair

Warm and inviting

Clearing the air

Tender she listens

Inviting

Open moments

Feel so right

Tender is the night

by Bill Ferguson

Friday, August 30, 2024

Where Does Life Ever Go?

Time has brought me here again

Wondering where it all began

Searching high and searching low

Where does life ever go?

First you’re young, then you’re old

Once were sad, now you’re bold

You reach out, pull back in

A holy life, a life of sin

Build it up, tear it down

Love in silence, built in sound

Say some words, take them back

Believe in peace, under attack

First in love, first in fame

Some do win and lose again

Build in thought, then negate

Seeking power, seeking rebate

First you crawl, then you run

Built in sadness, built in fun

Minds are hurt, then at ease

Planned out full, then released

Expanding middles, pushing edges

On the ground, standing on ledges

Building up, to let go

Words are said, thoughts unknown

Time has brought me here again

Wondering where it all began

Searching high and searching low

Where does life ever go?

by Bill Ferguson

People Be Talking Anyway

Something to be said

The way that you walk

When you cross the road

You make people talk

That’s alright

That’s okay

People be talking

Anyway

The way that you dress

You look real fine

When you cross the road

People lose their minds

That’s alright

That’s okay

People be talking

Anyway

The people that you meet

The way that you talk

Anything that you do

Will make people squawk

That’s alright

That’s okay

People be talking

Anyway

by Bill Ferguson

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Ode To 1960

You could hear it in his voice

Raising octaves

Moving mountains

Creating caring

Making you believe

In lost loves

Heartbroken

Lonely times

He was your friend

Singing hours on end

Always there on demand

Spinning tales

In haunting tones

Touching everyone all alone

I miss those quiet times

Where his song was all

That was on my mind

by Bill Ferguson

Where Have All The Heroes Gone?

Heroes come and heroes go

As of their own accord

Until we apply new standards

That sew some discord

You can’t compare the past

With what we would do today

The embodiment of our lives

Doesn’t work in yesterday

As heroes they stand alone

For all that they qualities they possess

The litmus test of centuries

How they performed under duress

No one would hold up

To a standard so strict

That there is no appeal

Where have all the heroes gone

No one is that ideal

by Bill Ferguson

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Your Love Is True

Love is here

A love so true

A love I need

Built with someone like you

Love’s lessons

Have been sent on their way

Love I need is here to stay

It is a brand new day

Love’s lessons

Have washed over me

Opened my eyes

Helped me see

I feel the love

Coming from you

Yes your love is true

Warmth of heart

Warmth of word

Warm with feeling

It’s taking me to

Love’s lessons

Have washed over me

Opened my eyes

Helped me see

I feel the love

Coming from you

Yes your love is true

by Bill Ferguson