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263 · Jan 2023
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.
260 · Jan 20
Together
Tim Emminger Jan 20
You take my words
And you add your spin
You try to take me down
But I always win

Since when; could you read my mind
Since when; did you start telling lies
You try to tear me down
But I'm still around
Making the world a little better

You might hate; but I'm going love
You will break
I will rise above
My arms are open
Won't you accept my hug
Together
We can make this world better
PS. I love you 😍
245 · Dec 2024
I Love Life
Tim Emminger Dec 2024
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
242 · Jul 2024
The Seed
Tim Emminger Jul 2024
There is a word
There is a feeling
There is a seed
That is growing
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
218 · Oct 2024
Somewhere
Tim Emminger Oct 2024
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
192 · Mar 2021
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
186 · Feb 2024
Peace Love and Music
Tim Emminger Feb 2024
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
185 · Dec 2024
What Does Christmas Mean
Tim Emminger Dec 2024
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
177 · Feb 2023
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
171 · Feb 2023
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
151 · Sep 2024
Free As The Wind
Tim Emminger Sep 2024
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
142 · Feb 2024
The Beauty of a Woman
Tim Emminger Feb 2024
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
108 · Mar 2024
Kiss Me;Today I'm Irish
Tim Emminger Mar 2024
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 ☘️
93 · Jun 2024
WASH IT AWAY
Tim Emminger Jun 2024
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
81 · Oct 2024
Let the Music Play
Tim Emminger Oct 2024
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
76 · Jun 2024
Blotch Art
Tim Emminger Jun 2024
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
74 · Sep 2024
Helene
Tim Emminger Sep 2024
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
68 · Oct 2024
How Far Can We Go
Tim Emminger Oct 2024
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
61 · Oct 2024
A Leaf is Like Life
Tim Emminger Oct 2024
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
57 · Feb 1
You Never Know
Tim Emminger Feb 1
You never know when you're going to touch someone
You never know
A kind word or a simple line
You never know
People come and people go
Leaving treasures they never know
When you find it; let it grow
You never know
You just might touch someone
You never know
Write On! Write On! It could be a song
You never know

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