Fast-track

              The Fast-track

'Tis said the way to get ahead
Is to get on the fast track.
Full steam ahead is what they used
To say when I was growing up way back.

Now is a fast track like the ponies race?
Or is it when the mommies chase to
Catch their progeny down the garden path,
Shouting. "Just you wait 'til I catch you!?"

Oh, no! The term simply indicates
That young persons cannot wait
To take a whirl
And make their mark in the business world.

Have you ever taken the fast track
and where did it lead?
Happiness -success-a great life?
Or were you just happy to stop and sit back?

Elegance

             Elegance

Always I've wished for elegance,
To be tall and graceful and fancy,
Full of gracefulness always.

But alas, it wasn't meant to be,
It seems my inheritance was instead,
To be cute, smart, petite;

Life of the party; ideas in my head,
Quips forever coming from my lips,
Thinking of something funny to say.

Yep, in me, there ain't no elegance,
No eloquence - not a chance -
Guess I'm destined just to be

A product of my inheritance...
But, then, ain't we all?
 

Danger Is My Name

               Danger Is My Name

You will find me everywhere, 
Seeking out the unaware.

My aim is to cause chaos,
I am never at a loss.

The child who senses not the danger
Of speaking to a friendly stranger.

 One who texts and drives,
Bringing about the loss of lives,

People wrapped up in anger,
Find me too late
My name is Danger.

You see, add a D to anger, 
And you can be led into
Danger.

Beware of me!
I roam about searching,
Prowling to see

Whom I can find!
Will you be next?
Danger is my name!

Carrots

                   Carrots

They're orange and crunch,
Some people like to munch
On them.

Not I!

You see, I have dentures,
And the two don't mix well.
If you're in the same boat as I,
Then you surely know why!

Hey, don't weep for me,
Cause you see,
That leaves more
For Bugs Bunny.

And the Easter Bunny, too.
Besides, I like my carrots cooked
Thoroughly.

Bonds

                Bonds

There are bonds that bind
And bonds that break,
Those that are kind 
Others that make us ache.

Some bind us with a silken cord,
Some tie us with a single thought
Into a group with one accord.
With some we are bought,

With some we are sold,
Others we purchase,
With silver or gold,
Some lift us up and others abase.

Of what kind of bondage
Are you aware?
Are we on the same page?
Or do you even care?

                   Attitude

When I displayed a 'bad - i - tude'
My Ma would say
"You'd best adjust your attitude,
Before the I change it for you!"

And so, my bad - i - tude 
Turned into a glad - i - tude, 
Before she made it into
A Sad - i - tude.

How's your attitude doing for today?

Hope You Had a Lovely Thanksgiving

I'm taking a few days break. Been recovering from a bug. I'll be back on Monday. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day yesterday. Spent time with one of my daughters and their children and grandchildren.  Missed those who were celebrating elsewhere. I'll be Skyping with one today that wasn't here. We also celebrated grandson,  Matt's birthday, and my daughter, Carol's birthday. You all have a lovely weekend.