I saw a child running
late to school
such a happy clod
you or I lost
much too deep in thought

We have the much harder task
a trip to self discovery
learning to be satisfied with less
calling less a lot
handling disappointment
being thankful
loving in a random way

please stay in yellow fields
under blue skies
where my lines can find you

Should you find anything utilitarian
please share
we may have to change
because of you I sing

Dreamt of a house built in the 40's
needing  paint .

Standing on the grounds
across from a horse pen moving ladders
thinking of my lost love

Hoping she will be pleased
with my efforts.

I think about my eyesight
and how much longer I can see

And I'm thankful for my hearing
and whether or not when God speaks
to me it will be strong enough
and clear enough to make a difference.

I'm lucky to have this life
and the one I think about.

I really don't need encouragement
to go negative on myself
I need time and distance
to follow my hunches
to their own conclusions
giving up on a thing when I'm ready
No explanations necessary
Honor my agreements
Build on my own progress
Be efficient and energetic
Burn up some well directed energy
towards something useful
The thing is I know
when I'm tired
like day is tired
and goes inside and becomes night
maybe tomorrow we'll sing.