REFLECTION 

I stare at the mirror-like reflection, 
but he's looking in a different direction. 
Why is it that his face I cannot see, 
and why is he looking away from me? 
Unlike an image in a mirror that stares back, 
of facial features, there seems a lack. 
A blank expression where a face should be, 
I look closer and see it is not me. 
The watery mist rises much like it was steam, 
I wonder if this reflection is just a dream. 
Then as I turned around to walk away, 
seems that a voice begs me to stay. 

This reflection of someone I could not save, 
is stuck within this watery grave. 
Just maybe it's not a dream, but is true, 
yet I just don't know what I can do. 
Then I hear the slamming of my bedroom door, 
and this reflection returns no more. 

PEACEFUL BUTTERFLY 

Watch as the butterfly soars through the air, 
gliding so gracefully, without even a care. 
So beautiful and so peaceful too, 
could teach a lesson to me and you. 

Fluttering up high with its wings, 
while nearby, a robin sings. 
Not very large, and doesn't weigh much, 
but to nature it adds a special touch. 
The beauty with which it can glide, 
should fill it with a lot of pride. 
Peaceful butterfly, so very true, 
maybe on life we should take its view. 


A DAUGHTER'S FIRST DATE

She asked her dad how long she had to wait, 
until she could go out all alone on a date. 
Dad thought a moment, then said to tell you true, 
I guess when you reach the age of about forty-two. 

She told him that wasn't what he had meant, 
and that her date wouldn't cost him a cent. 
Her sister had told her it was a thrill, 
when he first let her go out with Bill. 

Now come on dad, please give me a break, 
I really would like to go out with Jake. 
He finally gave in, but so reluctantly, 
she told him it will be fine, you will see. 

Her dad even agreed to let them use his car, 
Jake promised that they wouldn't go too far. 
His daughter thought dad was so very neat, 
then she spotted him hiding in the back seat. 

She asked Dad how could you be so cruel?, 
and she thought that he was being cool. 
He replied, now dear don't start any junk, 
next time I'll be hiding in the trunk. 

A CHILD'S SAFETY PRAYER 

Dear God, way up in heaven above, 
please help my parents show me love. 
I want to have them really care, 
and keep me safe when we go somewhere. 

Don't let them leave me loose within the car, 
whether for a short trip or one that's far. 
They think by holding me with their arm, 
that they can protect me from any harm. 

They can show me love by buckling me in, 
and doing it over and over again. 
That way if we were to have a crash, 
I wouldn't be slammed into the dash. 

If I'm real young I need a safety seat, 
that will the safety standards meet. 
Make sure they know an airbag could deploy, 
and take the life of their girl or boy. 

Mom & dad keep me safe, use your head, 
I'm way too young to end up dead. 
Show me your love is really true, 
by buckling yourselves in too. 
Amen. 

FRECKLES 

They gave her Freckles as a nickname, 
but she didn’t like their little game. 
Those freckles bothered her an awful lot, 
why did she end up with dot after dot? 

She was told by her mom, it brings out a glow, 
don’t be ashamed, here’s what you should know. 
You might have as many freckles as there are stars, 
between the Earth and the planet Mars. 

Actually they’re nothing but fairy kisses, 
which will help bring true all of your wishes. 
Make sure you’re thankful for all that you are, 
be proud of those freckles, they’ll take you real far. 

You’ll go above and beyond what others might be, 
with your face full of freckles, soon you will see. 
They never will really all that bad, 
so don’t let their teasing make you so mad. 
Just ignore their comments, and show them a smile, 
because unlike them, at least you’ve got style. 

LEVI SHUFFLE 

I believed I have discovered a new dance, 
it wasn't on purpose, it happened by chance. 
While putting on my jeans, I had a real struggle, 
so I thought I would call it the Levi Shuffle. 

One hand grabs the dresser, or maybe the wall, 
anything around you so you don't fall. 
It's quite a show if you are the viewer, 
but really risky if you are the doer. 

Do the Levi Shuffle, be sure you don't fall, 
be very careful, and don't dent the wall. 
Make sure you grab something quite sturdy, 
remember this dance wasn't meant to be dirty. 

I never believed that while getting dressed, 
I'd discover a dance, I must be blessed. 
I finally managed to get my left leg in, 
then while trying to finish, it started again. 

I hopped and skipped, and jumped around the room, 
it would have been handy, if I 'd had a broom, 
to use as a crutch to keep me upright, 
as I continued this dance until daylight. 

So if you ever have to get up before dawn, 
try this shuffle as you put your jeans on. 
As you stumble around and you hop and skip, 
watch out for that pant leg, or you'll probably trip.

Don't land on the dresser, the floor, or the bed, 
just be real careful, and don't crack your head. 
It's definitely more fun as the viewer, 
and watch your dance steps if you're the doer. 

JUST DO IT 

Whatever your goal in life, just do it, 
don't throw in the towel or try to quit. 
You can do it, you can make it happen, 
don't allow nothing your spirits to dampen. 

You can accomplish it if you really try, 
just make up your mind, and let 'er fly. 
Stick to it and believe in yourself, 
your mind contains unbelievable wealth. 

Whether doctor, dentis, or an artist's touch, 
makes your dreams come true, it don't cost much. 
Just a spirit that nobody can shoot down, 
keep plugging away until you're renown. 

If it's a teacher, lawyer, or writer you would be, 
that can happen too if you'll just agree, 
To work hard at it each and every day, 
before you know it, you're on your way. 
Whatever career that you have picked out, 
just do it, you'll succeed, there's no doubt. 

A LITTLE HELP WITH THE DISHES 

Get in there and do those dishes, 
who cares if it's against your wishes? 
When you're done, go get some gas, 
your dad wants you to cut the grass. 

Is it really too much of me to ask, 
for you to help out with the task, 
of keeping this house clean and neat?, 
and don't forget to wipe your feet. 

A little help is all that I need, 
so that I can sit down and read. 
Vacuum the rug, and mop the floor, 
just help a little, nothing more. 

Oh fix your lunch, and wash the clothes, 
that will give me more time to doze. 
And when you have finished that, 
clean your room, and feed the cat. 

Help me clean up just a little, 
you need only meet me in the middle. 
I'll buy you food down at the store, 
and if you'll help just a little more, 

I'll even help you cook your meals, 
and sometimes let you use my wheels. 
If you keep my workload really light, 
then you can go out on Friday night. 

So see I'm not asking that much of you, 
and it's the least that you can do. 
To help me out just a little bit, 
so I'll have much more time to knit. 

THE BEAUTY OF IT ALL 

Oh the beauty of it all, 
when winter takes over from the fall. 
The snow so pure and so very white, 
a magnificent scene done up right. 

It must be nature's way I guess, 
of surrounding us in winter bliss. 
The fresh fallen powder is so pure, 
of that one thing you can be sure. 

There's not a more majestic sight to be found, 
then when winter's snow covers all the ground. 
I behold the beauty of it all and have to say, 
how I love waking up to every winter's day. 

LITTLE LOG CABIN 

Ever since I was just a little child, 
I've had this dream that's really wild. 
When I grew up I wanted a house, 
that couldn't be chewed up by a mouse. 

One that the termites could not damage, 
or no terrible storm could ravage. 
I knew a log cabin made out of rocks, 
would be much better than building blocks. 

Build my little log cabin out of rocks, 
and on the doors put the strongest locks. 
My dream house will be safe and sound, 
the strongest log cabin ever found. 

Well now I'm finally old enough, 
to have my house built really tough. 
Logs of rock from bottom to top, 
there's not a burglar it won't stop. 

Unlike wood, it will not rot away, 
and it won't crumble like one of clay. 
My dream house won't come to an end, 
not even during the strongest wind. 

My little log cabin of rocks is done, 
and it's by far the strongest one. 
There are no splinters and no cracks, 
my logs didn't come from lumberjacks. 
This little log cabin made out of rocks, 
is even safer than Fort Knox. 

REVENGE IN THE LAB 

Someone said that she was 50, and works in the lab, 
watch out when she finds out who just had to blab. 
There's no way she wanted anyone to know, 
that she had finally reached that dreaded 5-0. 

So if you lab workers value your lives, 
don't let her get near any sharp knives. 
And keep all of those needles out of her sight, 
before she says "a little poke," with all of her might. 

She swears that she'll get even, you know that she will, 
she's very persistent, and she's ready to kill. 
So you see there will be revenge in the lab, 
if she ever finds that co-worker who just had to blab. 

BIRD BRAIN, WHAT A PAIN 

Someone told me I was smart like the birds, 
or was it bird brain they used as the words? 
I'm not really sure, I just don't know, 
because my thinking is rather slow. 

I really do have quite a mind, 
it's just that I can't quite find, 
a way to simply express myself, 
did I leave my brain upon a shelf? 

They call me bird brain, and what a pain, 
seems my knowledge will never gain, 
the level it needs to rise above, 
so I can find my own true love. 

I love this girl named Amy Lou, 
but my thoughts just won't come through, 
So I can tell her just how I feel, 
and that my love for her is so real. 

So it must be true, I'm not too smart, 
in these romantic matters of the heart. 
Then what is it that I can do, 
to win the love of Amy Lou? 

Late at night, I think and think, 
maybe if I was to give a wink, 
that Amy Lou might look my way, 
and then those folks could not say, 

Hey bird brain, you're such a pain, 
what is it that you hope to gain? 
Amy Lou just wasn't meant for you, 
go pick out someone with your IQ. 

HEALTH RIDER 

Seems like everyone in town has a Health Rider, 
and I don't like to feel like an outsider. 
So I rushed on down to my local store, 
to purchase one, but there were no more. 

So I had to drive way out of town, 
to find a place with one around. 
I bought one there and took it home, 
in time to miss a big thunderstorm. 

I'm riding my Health Rider to get fit, 
but I don't think it's helping me one bit. 
I'm still exercising everyday, 
but the excess pounds don't melt away. 

I'm not sure, maybe it's my style, 
I sweat so much I need some Dial. 
To stop the odor, and all of that, 
while I try to burn off this fat. 

I guess my extra weight is going to stay, 
and I better put my Health Rider away. 
Because the weight's still there, it hasn't gone, 
and it's been two minutes since I got on. 


GRASS CUTTIN' BOOGIE 

There's elves in the mines up near Park City, 
who have a new dance, it's quite a ditty. 
They do it each Sunday morning, right about 9:00, 
it causes all of the lawnmowers in town to whine. 

No one knows exactly what started it all, 
but it drives one lady right up the wall. 
Yhe noise of everyone mowing their lawn, 
I guess those elves must wake up at dawn. 

This dance is not fast, and it's not very pretty, 
but it goes on each Sunday, up in Park City. 
Elves wiggling, jiggling, and shaking their woogie, 
while they are doing that grass cuttin' boogie. 

She hopes real soon they'll run out of gas, 
before she has to go over and kick their grass. 
These little folks laughing and having a thrill, 
while the peaceful lady is ready to kill. 

Hey come to Park City, and shake your woogie, 
and join the elves doing the grass cuttin' boogie. 
It's not very fast, and it's surely not pretty, 
but it's lots of fun doing the grass cuttin' boogie. 

So if you believe in elves, and you like to dance, 
join us at Park City, and take a chance. 
Shimmy and shake, and make those mines quake, 
as we keep that poor ole lady wide awake. 

She'll get really mad, and will yell and scream, 
and she'll wish this all was only a dream. 
Oh, bring your lawnmower, and lots of gas, 
and when she wakes up watch out for your grass. 

Yeah come join us elves up in Park City, 
to miss out on this would be such a pity. 
So c'mon now, shake, shake, shake your boogie, 
as we all do that GRASS CUTTIN' BOOGIE.