The Best Read Ever

Someone with a name like Smiley
Should never be depressed
Even though this world we live in
Is so very full of stress.

So whenever the blues come 'round
Threatening to have their way
Just drive them off. It isn't hard.
Here's all you have to say;

"Go on now. Get! I don't want you.
This is not where you belong.
I'll chase you off. I know just how.
Here, you are all wrong."

Just tell those blues that their not wanted
And if they don't want to go
Then say a prayer and sing a song
And fill them f… Continue

You still have bubble gum kisses.
Hershey's with almonds still melt pleasingly in your mouth.
Although your toys are more expensive; they take gas instead of batteries,
Your eyes still sparkle with anticipation of a new one.
You still pout if something goes wrong and ruins your plans.
You still make up silly songs and always know
Just what to say that will make me laugh.
You’ve quieted and you've mellowed some over the years,
You still pout when you don't get your way.
Even though I've long sinc… Continue

Dark eyes staring out of white bark
Scantily clad by quivering green leaves
Turning waxy yellow in fall
Stark and exposed in winter.

Just one more time to hug you close.
Just one more time to see your smile.
Just one more time to touch your face.
Just one more time to feel your style.

Just one more time to breathe the scent of your cologne,
Even though it always made me sneeze.
Just one more chance to beg you
To stay and never leave me, please.

Just one more time to hear your voice.
Just one more time to know you’re there.
Just one more time to share a song.
Just one more time to tousle your curly hair.

Just one more time… Continue