Another day for discovery, another dance of fate
One that's guaranteed to please, the stars have set this date
The twins are free, the moon is high, and Mars has come in line
And on this, the 5th, my lucky day, I have to rise and shine
With fingers crossed and wood well-knocked, I leave my lonely place
The words of the fortune cookie have put a smile upon my face
With lucky penny and rabbit's foot, my future must be sound
But, just in case, when I spy the ladder, I will choose to go around
I'm lucky 21 today and I've wished upon my star
No mirrors broke or salty spills, no black cats on my path
A brand new year, to quell my fears, and act on all my schemes
Today's my day, destined to meet, the stranger of my dreams
But as my lucky day unfolds, and my hopes are stretched and bruised
The world continues just the same, like it doesn't know my rules
And expectation is not met, nor new advantage gained
For though the signs are all in place, the day is just the same
What has gone wrong, why is this so, have I left something out?
This day should be so joyful, and make me sing and shout
Yet as day's end nears and I taste the tears, of disappointment and despair
A sudden thought occurs to me, that I can hardly bear
Little rabbit, tucked in my purse, and nestled at my side
Who offers luck and promises, a life changing surprise
He paid a price for lucky feet, for that which he was bred
He hops no more, and twitches not, for little bunny's dead
And as I ponder on rabbit's fate, a new thought comes to me
About my shining lucky penny, that grandma gave to me
That trinket has daily been with me, since I was only nought
Yet, didn't stop the darker days, that life and loss have wrought
And what of horsey, free and fair, who wants to run and neigh?
But lost his shoe and was tethered to, become a human's slave
My breath was short and my face was wet, as I sought the truth to see
That planets were indifferent and not aware of me
No clover found, no lucky star, no bad luck from spilled salt
And the dreamcatcher above my bed, also nightmares caught
And even old Saint Christopher, who was meant to protect me
Didn't help the day I crashed my car into a tree
And suddenly, I knew the truth, with my future plain to see
That all these things were not in control, that it was up to me
That sometimes we have accidents and illnesses and such
And objects would not be for us, a prevention or a crutch
That stars and numbers just exist, and birthdays will come and go
And sometimes we will make mistakes, and life will ebb and flow
And realizing all these things, I suddenly felt free
And vowed then to prepare myself, for future misery
For all the rituals and the charms, and lucky numbers too
Had not produced a happy life, or made a future new
I take control and steer my life, by my own deeds instead
For rabbit's foot could not help him, and sadly, bunny's dead
Nov 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM UTC
I sing a song to celebrate three special lives
Who joined my own, and brought meaning to my world
Three seeds, three saplings born from love
A treasured boy, and two precious little girls
The Oak
My first seed was like an acorn, hanging stubbornly to my branch
Modest, humble and always true and mild
My jolly little chattering friend
My curious little unassuming child
Did become an Oak, firm and unmovable
Loyal to the earth and life's heartbeat
Caring for the lowly, and the little creatures
Giving shelter from this selfish world's scorching heat
Devoted and faithful to his roots and soil
And bearing fruits of compassion and empathy
As the oak pushes ever upwards and ever deeper
So he pushes on towards justice and equality
To see him – stand alone, in the cold dark street
Braving enmity and disdain and anger's darts
So that other lesser creatures might be allowed to live
Causes love, and pride, and joy to swell in my heart
The Rose
The gentle Rose that arose from the tilled soil of love
With the sweet scent of innocence and purity
With soft silken petals of tenderness
And thorns that pull it skywards, in curiosity
This gentle, trusting soul, with bursting generous heart
Though fearful for herself in this dark world
Is courageous on behalf of many others
With a bravery beyond the little girl
Even when this spiteful world overwhelms her
She hurries to the side of those in despair and pain
And I have seen her face her greatest fears and monsters
To glorify her Creator's slandered name
With faith and loyalty to her God
Her faith stronger than mine could ever be.
She knew her heavenly Father, before her earthly father did
And that brings so much joy and pride to me
The Sweet Pea
The slender stem searched for sunlight and warmth
The Sweet Pea climbs enthusiastically
Seeking out the light and gentle rain
And embellishes the world around with colour and beauty
This little child was sweet and shy and eager
Ever wanting to know and be loved
Directs her kindness to others, despite her own despair
Directs her gratitude and praises to God
Her eyes excited at God's precious secrets
Her mildness matched only by her zeal
For what is just, and what is good, and what is fair
And the love in her that is openly revealed
She lifts her voice to comfort and inspire others
And I see her firm resolve – despite her pain
And it fills me with wonder and with pride
And often makes me want to try again
They are not perfect, and they often they make mistakes
And sometimes have let me down in darker times
Yet, even though I have not always been in union with them
I never doubt their love in my heart and mind
And these three shoots of hope that God has given me
To enrich my life and remind me of Him above
Have made me proud, and glad to be a father
And will forever be my seeds of joy, and love
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM UTC