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1d · 171
I Love Life
I love life
I have not changed
The world has not hardened me
I won't play their game

I love life
I'm still the same
Even in this crazy world
I overcome the pain

I love life
It's the only one I have to live
There's no time for pettiness
I have more love to give
What does Christmas mean
Is it about family
Caroling or gifts under the Christmas tree
Is it really about the birth of a new born king
What does Christmas mean
Peace and happiness may it bring
Dec 10 · 329
New Love
Tim Emminger Dec 10
Do you like to hear the birds singing
or the sound of ocean waves
Do you like watching the sunrise in the morning
or seeing it set in the eve

Have you ever been to the mountains
or seen the view from the peak
Have you ever swam in the ocean
or soaked up the sun on beach

Do you remember that feeling of a new love
or remember being as happy as you can be
Do you remember the music that was playing
or feeling that the moment was a dream
Dec 7 · 553
State of Mind
Tim Emminger Dec 7
Give me a little hope
That the world can  be a better place
Give me a little love
It's our saving grace
Give me a little joy
The pleasant state that makes everything ok
Give me a little peace
Nirvana,utopia, a tranquil place
Nov 10 · 317
When you have love
Tim Emminger Nov 10
The stars are shining bright
The sky is clear tonight
music on the radio
It's time to let go

Time with your friends
A blessing to the end
The world doesn't matter
When you have  love

The fire is burning bright
The laughter is no surprise
A sparkle in someone's eye
When you have love
Oct 26 · 272
Life Is A Gift
Tim Emminger Oct 26
Walked off a cliff
And fell into the Vortex of life
Buried in a pile of self pity and guilt
Staggering like a lifeless zombie
Years slipped away with no will

Then the day of reckoning came
Not deserving of the self blame
Given a reason to live
Now living life to the fullest
Realizing that life is a gift
And every life is meant to be lived
Oct 26 · 67
Let the Music Play
Tim Emminger Oct 26
Let the music play
On the radio
Listen in the basement
The bedroom or car
Let the world go
Listen to the music
Let it flow

Let the music play
On the radio
At the beach
The campfire
It's a party
Let the world go
Listen to the music
Let it flow

Let the music play
On the radio
Under the sun
The moon and the stars
Let the world go
Listen to the music
Let it flow
Oct 12 · 212
Somewhere
Tim Emminger Oct 12
Somewhere out there is a beautiful sunrise
Somewhere out there is a beautiful sunset
Somewhere out there is sunshine and blue skies
Somewhere out there is the love you have not met
Oct 12 · 58
How Far Can We Go
Tim Emminger Oct 12
Green light,yellow light, red light stop
Take a look around
Green light,yellow light,red light stop
There could be love abound
Red light,yellow light,green light go
United how far can we go

Write me a poem,write me a song
Everybody pass it along
Play the guitar,piano, drums or horn
A new song is born
People clapping, dancing in the isles
We have ourselves a show

Green light, yellow light, red light stop
Take a look around
Green light, yellow light, red light stop
There could be love abound
Red light, yellow light, green light go
United how far can we go
Oct 3 · 53
A Leaf is Like Life
Tim Emminger Oct 3
A leaf is like life
It is born, it grows,
it touches someone's life
It matures and shows it colors
Shows the world it's beauty
Then dies and returns to the earth
Sep 28 · 143
Free As The Wind
Tim Emminger Sep 28
Free as the wind
A open mind
Enjoying life's journey
Having a good time

Free as the wind
No ego
Don't need to lead or follow
My life is mine

Free as the wind
Believing in love
And less hate
A peace offering
To determine our fate

Free as the wind
Flowing like music in the air
It's really that simple
Love  is everywhere
Sep 28 · 65
Helene
Tim Emminger Sep 28
Why do bad things happen to good people
Why are some tested by the storms of life
Weathering the trials that are not desired
Hearing that things happen for a reason
Is of no resolve

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes
You are strong
Determined to be better than ever
Rising above the doubt and confusion
You will get back to wear you belong
Love and prayers for the victims of Helene
Tim Emminger Aug 9
Its the beginning of the day
The sea waves
Footprints in sand
Barefoot on the beach
Is where I am

I walk towards, then out on the pier
Trying to get closer to the rising sun
But never getting near
Still a great view; this day has begun

The sun rises out of the water
A beautiful sight
Good Morning from the beach
Its the days first light
Jul 7 · 236
The Seed
Tim Emminger Jul 7
There is a word
There is a feeling
There is a seed
That is growing
Jul 6 · 354
The Fool
Tim Emminger Jul 6
Some people say I'm a fool
Because I still believe in you
I still believe in love
For the world and all of you

I may be a fool
I will not submit to hate
I believe there will be peace
Everyone accepted and free

Some people say I'm a fool
A dreamer of things that can't come true
But I won't give up on my fellow man
Peace and love will eventually win
This fool will keep on striving
Until my very end
Peace Love and Happiness
Write  On!
Jun 23 · 88
WASH IT AWAY
Tim Emminger Jun 23
Wash it away
The dust of life today
Let the music wash it away
Free the soul today

Wash it away
The troubles of today
You don't need them anyway
Let the music wash it away
Free the soul today

Wash it away
Whatever bothers you today
The sun will shine some other day
Let the music wash it away
Free your soul today
Jun 22 · 73
Blotch Art
Tim Emminger Jun 22
Blotch art on a canvas
A design that has no bounds
The mind left to its own creativity
The painting is scanned
The minds eye forms what it sees
To everyone something different
Every mind is set free
Tim Emminger Mar 17
Show me your shamrock
Talk about the leprechaun's ways
Wear your favorite green
Today is St Patrick's Day

Chicago turn your river green
New York have your grand parade
Raise a glass of green beer
Today is St Patrick's Day

Have your corned beef and cabbage
Smashed potatoes and Guinness stew
Kiss someone who says they're Irish
Honoring St Patrick is good for you

Happy St Patrick's Day ☘️
Feb 17 · 181
Peace Love and Music
Tim Emminger Feb 17
Peace love and music
Peace love and  music
Peace love and music
Say loud say it proud

Give me a piece of you
I'll give you a piece  of me
At peace with nature
At peace in the world

You love me
I'll love you
Two hearts together
Finding the truth

I'll listen to your music
You listen to mine
We can both find the rhythm
And enjoy the singing

Peace love and music
Peace love and music
Peace love and music
Say it loud say it proud
Feb 4 · 266
That's OK
Tim Emminger Feb 4
Todays a cold day
But thats ok
One day closer to spring
Yes spring is on its way
Come and grow with me

A friend is feeling down
But thats ok
You are on your way
To make everything ok
Come and grow with me

Today's there is hate
But that's ok
Love always wins
Spread some love today
Come and grow with me
Peace,love and music! Write on!
Feb 3 · 134
The Beauty of a Woman
Tim Emminger Feb 3
There's nothing like the beauty of a woman
To put the beast in me at peace
Oh the beauty of a woman

She calms and warms my heart
She stops my world from falling apart
Oh the beauty of a woman

All she has to to is smile at me
Then all of my problems are set free
Oh the beauty of a woman

Oh God you knew what you were doing when you created Eve
It was more than giving Adam company
Oh the beauty of a woman
The beauty of a woman
Thank you Lord for the beauty of a woman
Feb 2023 · 160
Spread The Love
Tim Emminger Feb 2023
If I can put a smile on your face
Or make you feel ok
If I can touch your heart
I’m trying to do my part

If I can help you feel love
Know it’s a gift from above
If we can spread that love
Help the world be touched

If we can start a movement
Spread the love
What a world we’d have
Love, Love, Love




Peace, love, music
Flower power
From an old hippie
Feb 2023 · 162
When You Feel Alive
Tim Emminger Feb 2023
When you feel alive
Go ahead and take flight
It’s time to realize
You’ve got something inside
Never question why
Something makes you feel alive

If you want to sing; write a song
If you’re feeling something inside; write a poem
If you want to dance; show the world your moves
If it makes you happy; do what you do

When you feel alive
Go ahead and take flight
It’s time to realize
You’ve got something inside

If you want to pray; that’s ok
Don’t worry about public opinion
And their wicked ways
Eternal life! Pave the way
Eternal happiness; that’s your way

When you feel alive
Go ahead and take flight
It’s time to realize
You’ve got something inside

Maybe it’s a cruise to where the waters are blue
A hike in the mountains and the magnificent views
The city or country; it’s up to you
If it makes you happy; do what you do

When you feel alive
Go ahead and take flight
It’s time to realize
You’ve got something inside
Never question why
Something makes you feel alive
Jan 2023 · 249
Snow Drive
Tim Emminger Jan 2023
Cruising down the highway the high beams on
The image of driving thru space as the snow falls
Hydroplane here and a hydroplane there
The adrenaline rushing but there is no fear
Six o’clock Sunday traffic is pretty light
Exiting the expressway and gliding thru the stop sign
I hit the accelerator; fishtailing is such a delight
At the stoplight as the snow still falls
Under the streetlight it looks like a waterfall
The light turns green and as I start to go
The flashing slip light is putting on a show
The snow-covered road with its shining white
The appearance of a lighted runway
As I begin to take flight
Heading toward my final exit on downhill *****
I tap my brakes and slip sliding I go
A couple more taps: I navigate the turn
Gliding thru one more stop sign
I hit the accelerator going for a one hundred eighty fishtail turn
After correcting I continue to go
The car moving from side to side as if I’m drunk or ******
Arriving at works entrance I hit the brakes hard as I make my turn
The car spinning around this race I just won.
Tim Emminger Apr 2022
If I can put a smile on your face
Life would be great
Something I write or say
Hope I made your day

If I can put a smile on your face
Life would be great
A hug, a kiss, maybe a handshake
Hope I made your day

If I can put a smile on your face
Life would be great
A song, the sound of my guitar
Hope I made your day
Apr 2022 · 1.2k
I'm a Sinful Man
Tim Emminger Apr 2022
Will my name remain in the Book of Life
Lord knows every day I try
But I’m a sinful man
Living in a sinful land
Doing everything I can
To get by

My favorite team lost last night
I cussed and cried
I got in a fight
Lord knows every day I try
but I’m a sinful man
Living in a sinful land
Doing everything I can
To get by

Probably drank too much last night
Carried on, had some fun
done some things that weren’t right
Lord knows every day I try
But I’m a sinful man
Living in a sinful land
Doing everything I can
To get by

Didn’t make it to church because I stayed out last night
Now I’m watching the TV preacher trying to make things right
The Lord knows I try
But I’m a sinful man
Living in a sinful land
Doing everything I can
To get by

Will my name remain in the Book of Life
Lord knows every day I try
But I’m a sinful man
Living in a sinful land
Doing everything I can
To get by
New song I'm working on
Tim Emminger May 2021
Rosary on the rearview mirror
Guide me as I travel here and there
If I should lose control
Take the wheel; save my soul

Rosary on the rearview mirror
Crucifix I hold in my hand
Lord bless me
As I travel the land

Rosary on the rearview mirror
I believe that you will get me there
My daily travels
My vacation trips
Our Father and Hail Mary's
still comes from my lips
Mar 2021 · 183
Saint Patrick's Day
Tim Emminger Mar 2021
Follow the rainbow
Find a *** of gold
St. Patrick’s Day is here
Put on your green and gold

You don’t have to be Irish
Just wear something green
Have yourself a Guinness
Some Baileys Irish Cream
Or Jameson Irish whiskey

Check out the Chicago River
As it turns green
Only on St Patrick’s Day
Can this be seen

This year there will be no Irish parade
But you can find an Irish Pub
And have a green beer to start you day

Belt out a verse of
My Wild Irish Rose or
My Irish Eyes Are Smiling
On St Patrick’s Day
Everyone in Irish
Mar 2021 · 525
Thinking Of You
Tim Emminger Mar 2021
The moon’s in the sky
The day is all new
I woke up this morning
Thinking of you

The light in your eyes
The sun in your hair
The sound of your voice
I already hear

The moon’s in the sky
The day is all new
I woke up this morning
Thinking of you

You’re always on my mind
You make me feel so fine
I want to be
with you all of the time


The moon’s in the sky
The day is all new
I woke up this morning
Thinking of you
Working on some lyrics thanks for letting me share
Feb 2021 · 294
Take Me Back
Tim Emminger Feb 2021
Take me back to the time of peace and love
Take me back to the time of fun
Hanging out at the park with the radio on
Guitars playing and people singing along

Take me back to the time of peace and love
Take me back to the time of fun
Cruising around in cars with the radio on
Singing along to your favorite songs

Take me back to the time of peace and love
Take me back to the time of fun
Hanging in our basements with the radio on
Laughing with friends and singing along
Jan 2021 · 429
KEEP ROLLING, ROLLING ON
Tim Emminger Jan 2021
Keep on rolling on
Live your life like a song
There is a rebellion going on
You can only keep people down for so long
Keep rolling, rolling on

Social media is in control
Tuning everyone against one another
No longer thinking of others
Not giving a dam about your brother
We’ve learned to hate and believe we’re great
Keep rolling, rolling on

No more religion
No more murals
No more right or wrong
Hurting others makes you feel strong
No longer trying to get along
Keep rolling, rolling on

There is right and there is wrong
Everything is not acceptable because social media says so
Their facts are often wrong
Why not try loving and getting along
Keep on rolling, rolling along

The bible and the hippies had it right
Love others as you love yourself tonight
Peace, love and music is alright
Keep rolling, rolling along
Dec 2019 · 3.0k
Dance in the Moonlight
Tim Emminger Dec 2019
Won’t you come dancing in the moonlight
We can have some fun tonight
The moon is full and I’m with you
Nobody’s around let’s do what we do

We can dance in the moonlight
We can spin round and round
We can dance in the moonlight
Dance like nobody’s around

I can hold you tight
I can look into your eyes
We can sway from side to side
Dancing in the moonlight

Yes we can dance in the moonlight
We can spin round and round
We can dance in the moonlight
Dance like nobody’s around
Dec 2019 · 11.8k
Beautiful Mind
Tim Emminger Dec 2019
Words float in the air
They rearrange themselves into a sentence
form a picture of a train and roll away

Words shaped like balloons
They float away but will be back soon

Words hiding in a tree
Leaves fall to the ground and form sentences for me

Musical notes rearrange themselves on a scale
Fingers jumping from fret to fret
or dancing on the piano keys
These are some of the things I see

Ocean waves roll in and write on the sand
Once it just wrote, "I AM"
Seashells with words lie on the beach
In a sentence they realign
Thank you Lord for this beautiful mind
Apr 2018 · 397
If I Could Only Tell You
Tim Emminger Apr 2018
If I could only tell you that I love you
All my dreams would come true
You are always on my mind
Yet I keep waiting for the right time

If I could only tell you that I love you
You could hear the conversations that we have
As we walk down the street hand in hand
If I could only tell you that I love you
I think you would love me too

If I could only tell you that I love you
Maybe you could feel this amazing feeling
If I could look into your eyes and hold you in my arms
We could be slow dancing to every love song
If I could only tell you that I love you
All my dreams would come true
Oct 2017 · 716
Try A Little Bit Harder
Tim Emminger Oct 2017
Won’t you try, just a little bit harder
Take it just a little bit farther
Than you did yesterday

Won’t you come, just a little bit closer
Let me toast you
You made me feel better today

Don’t you leave; without making a difference
Give the world your deliverance
Show us what you got today

Everybody now; let’s try a little bit harder
Take things just a little bit farther
Bring peace and love to the world today
Oct 2017 · 959
Paradox In My Mind
Tim Emminger Oct 2017
There is a paradox in my mind
It has been there for some time
A world with you and I
The paradox in my mind

A world with no hate
Just love wouldn’t it be great
No violence to determine your fate
How does this paradox rate

Yes there is a paradox in my mind
Loving one another is no crime
Setting your egos aside
Life really can be divine

Won’t you think about it; give yourself some time
Is your anger real or something that you lost control of overtime
Let it go, enjoying life is no crime
Let this paradox grow in your mind
Apr 2017 · 868
A Beautiful Time
Tim Emminger Apr 2017
Early in the morning is a beautiful time
You walk outside and see the moon and the stars in the sky
The birds are singing even before the sun begins to rise
The new day has begun; it's so great to be alive
Early in the morning is a beautiful time
Mar 2017 · 560
Spring
Tim Emminger Mar 2017
Amongst the barren trees and evergreens
The beautiful white leaves of the pear trees
The low lying bushes begin to green
The crocus and tulips at full bloom
It must be Spring
Mar 2017 · 637
Full Moon In The Sky
Tim Emminger Mar 2017
There is a full moon in the sky
I walked out the door and it caught my eye
I hopped in my car and I began to drive
The moon was my guiding light

Cruising down the road I couldn’t help but stare
Around every turn that full moon was still there
My mind was wondering here, there and everywhere
That beautiful moon with its guiding glare

There is something about a full moon in the sky
There is an energy that makes you feel alive
Oh that beautiful full moon in the sky
Tim Emminger Feb 2017
I'm a long way from heaven
and a short way from hell
In this crazy world we live in
I'm going to chase my dreams and pray it turns out well

I'm going to keep searching for rainbows
and that elusive *** of gold
I live free, I dream, always trying to see how far I can go
May my enthusiasm for life be forever told

Live Free! Chase Your Dreams!
Tim Emminger Feb 2017
I'm going to write me a love story
and its going to start with you
I'm going to write me a love story
because you chased away the blues

Like the sun rising
I love waking up next to you
I'm going to write me a love story
and its going to start with you

Like the midday sun that makes you feel so warm
That's the way I feel when you are in my arms
I'm going to write me a love story
and it's going to start with you

Like the beautiful sunset
The last of the day is the best
You put my mind at ease and heart at rest
I'm going to write me a love story
and it's all because of you

I'm going to write me a love story
and its going to start with you
I'm going to write me a love story
because you chased away the blues
a song I'm working on, modified to poetry
Jan 2017 · 1.0k
Everything Will Be Alright
Tim Emminger Jan 2017
The winter air has it's bite
The sunshine makes me warm inside
In the world everything isn't right
but with love in your heart
Everything will be alright
Tim Emminger Jan 2017
Close your eyes and dream away
The sun is shining
It's Dawn the sun is rising
A beautiful sunset

Close your eyes and dream away
Can you see that beautiful rainbow
If you believe in what you are searching
You will find your *** of gold

Close your eyes and dream away
Hear your favorite song
Go ahead and sing along
Let the musical instruments touch your soul

Close your eyes and dream away
Somebody loves you and it will always be that way
Feel the love; its a beautiful day

Close you eyes and dream away
Close you eyes and dream away
Close you eyes and dream away
Open you eyes this is a beautiful day
Dec 2016 · 766
2017 A New Year
Tim Emminger Dec 2016
A New Year, a new beginning
Resolutions for a better you
Believe in yourself! You can improve
A little effort makes a better you
Lose some weight, have more income, maybe find that special someone
Everything is possible: see it thru until it's done
May your New Year be second to none
Nov 2016 · 722
Happy Thanksgiving
Tim Emminger Nov 2016
I'm thankful for you
I'm thankful for me
I'm thankful for all the food;
especially the turkey

Get together with family
Get together with friends
If you have any enemies make amends
So you can be thankful in the end
Happy Thanksgiving
Aug 2016 · 731
Midnight Hour
Tim Emminger Aug 2016
It's the midnight hour
Goodbye yesterday, today is tomorrow
Goodbye pain, goodbye sorrow
It's a new start, today is tomorrow

There is something special about the midnight hour
In the darkness the moon is the guiding light
You pick yourself up and begin to fight
You only live once and this is your life
There is something special about midnight
Driving into work this Sunday morning, listing to the preacher on the radio. He talked about how magical the midnight hour was.
Jul 2016 · 520
Finding Utopia
Tim Emminger Jul 2016
On the ocean the full moon shown its light
It created a pathway a mystical sight
In my mind I followed its path
From the shoreline to the horizon I found utopia at last
Jul 2016 · 617
Walking In The Rain
Tim Emminger Jul 2016
I was out walking when it started to rain
I thought about running but continued walking just the same
I started laughing when I looked down at the ground
The raindrops bouncing off the pavement,
looked like little frogs jumping around
I'm easily amused
Jul 2016 · 4.1k
Seashell On The Shore
Tim Emminger Jul 2016
I found a seashell on the shore
I raised it to my ear
Just to see what I hear
I heard the sea roar
My mind started to explore
I found a seashell on the shore

I found a seashell on the shore
I raised it to my ear
Just to see what I hear
I heard the waves racing to me
It set my mind free and helped me find peace
I found a seashell by the shore, next to the sea

Find your seashell on the shore
Raise it to your ear
What do you hear
How does it make you feel
Find your seashell on the shore, the freedom is real
Jul 2016 · 887
Like So Many Times Before
Tim Emminger Jul 2016
The waves come washing in
The wave go washing out
Like so many times before

Footprints and seashells in the sand
You can see near and far, like so many times before
The waves come washing in and out, like so many times before

The sunset rises up out of the water
People gather on shore, like so many times before
The waves come washing in and out, like so many times before

The waves come washing in
The waves go washing out
Like so many times before
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