You say I make you smileI say goodYour smile makes sunshineWe always need more sunshine
Author Archives: Bud Pierce justplainbud
The Butt-Head
I’ve always been a butt-head It’s not a source of pride Even though I do my best It’s something I can’t hide It often tends to manifest In ways I can’t suppress How I got to be this way Is anybody’s guess
Lost
Lost in life’s complexities To wander aimlessly Finding nothing But a path Leading back to me Nothing there to cast a light Naught to show the way Stumble through the darkness In the light of day
Ignorance
Ignorance keeps me humble Humility makes me wise Wisdom knows compassion Is seen through others’ eyes
Sir Jake, Knight of The Realm
“Take that, varlet! And that! Mayhaps, thinketh twice thou wilst, ‘ere crossing blades with Sir Jake, Knight of the Realm, Defender of the Innocent, Cleaver of Cowards, Vanquisher of Villains!” “That’s got him on the run, Jake. I think a good tongue lashing was all it took! Looks like you had him pretty confusedContinue reading “Sir Jake, Knight of The Realm”
Gray
In my youthBlack and whiteWere colors of the dayEverythingWas well definedLeaning but on wayAs age pursuedThen caught meUncertainty held swayWhat once to meWas black and whiteHad turned to shades of gray
Ruffing It
It isn’t always easy being a dog. Oh, I will admit, it has its good moments, which surely outnumber the bad. The obvious ones that come to mind are a warm bed, plenty of food, and people who love me. The occasional bone, brought home by Brother BudPie, from the butcher, just for me, andContinue reading “Ruffing It”
Lives Lost
Lives lostCast asideShattered They lie brokenWords can butReveal the painBetter leftUnspoken
Shadow Dance
Salesman Jake
Jake was so excited! Tomorrow, Brother BudPie, his brave, intelligent, clever, and really cute roomie was heading out to evaluate the market for a new product line, and Jake was going with him! The refrigerators were a big hit up by the North Pole, the space heaters did well in Ecuador, and of course, theContinue reading “Salesman Jake”
Just Plain Bud 