Goodbye My Little Town

Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2016

GOODBYE MY LITTLE TOWN

When I first set my eyes on you, I felt such an emotional relief;

Your Churches old, but kept alive, no signs of social grief.

As I began to explore you, my sense of wonder suddenly grew;

Simple but timeless, days in the past, seemed so very new!

It's true, that some buildings were boarded up, no movement, no light;

While other's were allowed to live again, all painted pretty and bright...

And then, there were the People, seemingly all set in their way;

They asked nothing more, than just let it be, leave things as they lay!

Signs of prosperity were abundant, while history graced permanently;

The combination of old and new, was really quite something to see.

And yes, I made many friends while here, the memories are here to stay;

Some I will know forever, some only lasted a day.

But apparently, I left some emotions, me the traveler, passing through;

Asking me of my many ventures, "What else you gonna do?"

So, as I smile, "I'll be moving on, don't show such a frown..."

"For you have blessed me with memories that will last forever,

but for now, Goodbye My Little Town!"

                                                        Kirk Carter

                                                     3/18/2016

Good And Ready

Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2016

GOOD AND READY

Captain Bobby left the infirmary, Detox was on his mind;

To get in the mood, just a couple of bottles, one last time to unwind...

"Got to get straight!", he thought, "Or I'm gonna die!";

Figured this gallon of Firewater, before he went in,"This autta get me high!". 

So, he came to the Detox center, they asked, "What ya got in the case?"

Bobby said, "I got just enough here, to get us all shitfaced!"

"You can't bring that in here", as she pointed to the door. ;

Either pour it out or leave, we're not asking you anymore?

So, he left with his bottles, found a curve down the street;

A place where Gangs and Losers gathered, a place where they like to meet!

They saw him with his bottles, slamming them hard where he sat;
Some Goons wanted what he had, and approached him with a Bat!

Captain Bobby was in no mood to scuffle, but when it came to his bottle;
He removed their Bat, Beat them to the ground, then down the street full throttle...

Seems the Police got a little curious, bunch of Losers laying in a pile;
They came up to him, "Say, you did all that, then come stay with us a while!"

But, they could not take him to jail, the Captain was plenty fried;
So, to the Hospital he went, his bottles checked in, "I want those back!", he testified.

After a couple of hours, he finally came to, it was time for his release;
As he was leaving, he stopped all his complaining, when his bottles were returned by the Police!

So, finally he was back where he started, standing out the rehab once more;
He said, "It's Final Call, I'm emptying those damn bottles, before I hit that door!"

So, finally he finished his Hooch, nerves all good and steady;
And Son of a Gun, he blew a Point thirty-one, Captain Bobby was Good And Ready!

                                                                 Kirk Carter
                                                              3/15/2016

Spring In To Sunshine

 Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2016

SPRING IN TO SUNSHINE

Cloudy Days, they so misled me, fore go my pass to a rainy day;

These walls have lied, they've deceived me, don't talk if you have nothing to say!

Let me just enjoy the Springtime wind, as I make amend, to my Passion for Song;

The Birds they sing, I'm renewed with Life, the wait is much too long...

I'm not cursed by the other Season's, so please understand my plea;

There's just such a vibrant beauty of colors, for everyone to see.

Your alive, place Love as your focus, each and every one of you;

You thrive, yet Time is of Essence, the Sky...so very Blue.

With past days forgotten, the fresh air, new thoughts are allowed to Dance;

Take possession, find your obsession, please...just give it a chance!

Push your Memory to Record, let your fantasies play, here now, on a warm springtime day;     And oh, who will I meet, and does it really matter, it doesn't, there is no Script to this Play...

I feel at one, Soul Seeking I run, I search for a Clue;

And yet it's all right there, Sunshine in the Air, so many things to do!

My Dreams come to Life, open up to Live, the Promise I see;

Nature has so much to give, a simplistic Blessing...new Leaves on a Tree.

So, go out and explore, this time don't miss;

This day is all yours, so give it a Kiss!

And feel Blessed that it is real...really open up your Mind;

We take part in Nature's Glory, as we Spring Into Sunshine!

                                                           Kirk Carter

                                                       3/14/2016

Why Are You The One?

Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2016

WHY ARE YOU THE ONE?

You question yourself, as you question me;

Of all the people to devote one's self, what in you do I see?

More precious than time, yet it is time that is of the essence;

To show my passion, provide my emotional presence.

My thoughts provoke to thee, not being to myself...all alone;

You seek for things that are already here, your destiny is sewn.

You might not share the interaction, I can only show you the way;

Positive influence balances indifference, the road for you I lay.

I do not need to instigate, Loving you is being free;

If I do not make a statement now, then would become of me?

You may doubt our future together, the faithful would exclaim, "Why Not?'

One live's their life for a Rainbow, yet I be the Golden Pot!

So, while your busy with excuses, always being on the run;

Just stop and deeply consider, just Why Are You The One?

                                                             Kirk Carter

                                                          3/11/2016

Serenity Within

Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2016

SERENITY WITHIN

Through turbulent times, our attempts to make peace, seem without merit;

The flaws we admit, are common to all, don't worry, we all share it!

When you think about Life, like a knife to butter, each slice holds our inner spirits and dreams;

But, when it all melts down, you hear a calling, a sound, at least that's what it seems...

Your Guardian Angels, the Lord selects, God can't do it all alone:

They keep you in check, warn of impending wreck, and Bless You when the trauma is sewn!

Please believe in the grief, like a moralistic Leaf, as one day you too will fall from the tree;

But at least, it's a test, do your duty, do your best, be Proud of all You be!

Quality aside, like the ever changing tide, just do the best you can;

Do things that matter, through the emotional weather...or just be another grain of sand...

Leaving a Legacy in whatever you do, push yourself that extra mile;

When it's all said and done, and you've had your fun, your work will make other people smile!

Your purpose of being here, is not drinking beer, or watching TV all day;

You have task to perform, but don't get alarmed, you get to do it your way!

So, next time you feel pent down and hopeless, when Lucifer has you covered in Sin;

Just say a Prayer, and challenge the dare, and look to the Serenity Within!

                                                                      Kirk Carter

                                                                   3/10/2016

In To Spring

Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2016

IN TO SPRING

Was just at the Park, eating some Apple Pie;

When I got a visit from a Monarch Butterfly.

"Say my friend, how was Mexico, heard it was quite a trip?";

He sampled some of my Pie, I said, "Go on...take a nip!"

He must have been pretty hungry, cause before I knew it;

That sucker managed to eat right clean through it!

Then a bird flew down, saw a bug in the sand;

He got it and took off, took a crap on my hand.

Then the wind started blowin, the trees went insane;

Big 'ol Branch of Pine Cones fell, hittin me in the brain...

But, I continued writing, my drink spilling everywhere;

Felt something stinging, got Ants in my Underwear!

I tried not to be phased, it was such a pretty day;

Even with the constant bombing of a pesky Blue Jay.

Then a Spider came down, and landed in my hair;

And before I knew it, there were Cobwebs everywhere...

And even though I thought, I'd had my share of Triggers;

Started gettin bitin, by a Shirt full of Chiggers!

Then a Snake crossed my foot, and when I went to give it a whack;

I lost my balance from my seat, and Damn nearly broke my Back...

But finally, what did me in, what finally made me flee;

Was a gang of Crazy Hornets, and one pissed off Bee!

So, here comes warmer weather, hear Mother Nature sing;

Be thankful that your here to sense it, as we all go In To Spring!

                                                 Kirk Carter

                                           3/7/2016

Twenty Spot

Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2016

TWENTY SPOT

Back in Vegas, I spent my rent on the girl from next door;

We had a good time, she passed out on the floor.

As I came to the next morning, I just didn't care;

She kicked me in the head, so I drugg her out by the hair!

Now focusing my dilemma, my rent was due at dawn;

All my money was gone, needed something to pawn.

Had my old CD player, let's give this a shot;

Didn't get quite what I thought, a measly twenty spot...

So, off to the casinos, the Sahara, Double-Down Blackjack to 40;

Was kicked out for counting cards, by a Pit Boss named Shorty.

Then to the Desert Inn, back and forth to 165;

Changing tables, Double-Deck Shoe, was all that kept me alive!

At the Frontier I played two spots, came out with a 350 split;

Scratching my head, didn't know if I should stay or quit?

So, 10 hours later, left the Riviera with a cool 720;

Couldn't believe how I managed to win all this money.

So, I paid my rent, still scratching my head;

Been 24 hours since I had been to bed.

And I had a dream, of how God will provide;

And for our sins, his only Son had died.

That my luck with the gambling wasn't me;

He gave me a Gaming Pass, he heard my plea!

So, now I'm straight, no Gaming on my plate, I learned a lot;

When God turned me around with a Twenty Spot!

                                                      Kirk Carter

                                                 3/7/2016