“Even if it was hailing and storming or even of a worse fate, I would still make my way to the lake“ Gun Roswell
Grey clouds over the lake
The almighty weather gods, were definitely not, on my very side On this gloomy day, I had planned to venture, to the open wide Of the great lake, to possibly, set sail, as it always made me smile Not because of the sailing itself, even if it was all calming as heck But the mere feel of the wind on my back and the sun on my face The freedom of going anywhere else, or then just staying in place What ever it was to be said, about the waters cool, calming effect Today, it did not seem to be meant, for me at least, as a big dent In a form of a weather front, with the biggest of hugs and puffs As the winds were picking up, howling, and bringing up a gust Never seen on the side of this lake, or even on the dry of the land Clearly, it was no made up effect fake, but as I had already planned To spend the time, here outside, I would not let any kind of weather Keep me off of my pleasure of a leisure time, down by the lake side Rain or shine, or even pouring, cats and dogs hailing, I would not care As this was my time, and what ever happened, I would enjoy myself
“Riding along, singing a song, maybe, or at least, whistling a tune, when moving (read: slowly walking) towards the setting sun“ Gun Roswell
On the country road, towards the setting sun
“The time, is now,” to me, said the pasturing cow “To enjoy, this very moment, when the sun, is about to set, For tomorrow, another set of sorrows, will surely follow, So do not hesitate, go, move, crawl, walk, run, What ever it takes, just enjoy, this time, of the setting sun!”
It was the most and also quite likely, also the best set of any kind of advice I had ever received, and so, without further thought, I did then and there, decide To take up, on that very suggestion, and there on, without any further hesitation I took the first step, on the very long length, of this road, on the country side And started walking, way, way out there, towards the setting of the sun, divine
“Do not forget your history, as it will always keep on, repeating” Gun Roswell
Standing tall, no matter what
Monumentally so, the history ancient and even more recent, keeps on living, in the books, in the movies, even in our very minds, but most of all, it is still strong, out there, in the fields, on the mountains, beneath our very own feet, just look, you really don’t have to long seek. So, so many good and bad reminders, of our own past, but hey, you always take them, as a package, even if with a loud gasp.
All the tall structures, built strong and proudly, to forever last, by our ancestors, without too many tools or even plaster. Some of the structures, still standing, after all the years passing by, laid out on the planes or even elevated high. Despite the weather, the living creatures and nature growing all around, they were meant to last, even if struggling to survive, all those piles, because those are what they mostly are, will remain, long after, all of us, have left.
“There is nothing like life on a farm, expect maybe, a life on a paradise island” Gun Roswell
A farmers life for me?
The skies, are totally clear and blue, and the harvest ready, for a very good use The big ass tractor, waiting, in the yard, ready, willing and able, for me to take charge Hopping on it cheerfully, as I am, always and now dutifully, all the fine fruitful crops Going to pick up, as, with my trusted steed, I will ride, into the wide, open field Making my own way, and of course, the hay slay, as I am that one farmer chick Who will this hard and often said, manly job lick, with a flick, of my very own wrist I don’t care, if other people there, just stand and oddly stare, while I am proudly riding My tractor quite big, doing my chores in a eyes wink, and then all of them charming With my outgoing and smiling personality, as I am turning out, to be quite the celebrity Of this small and secluded village, where mostly farmers earn their living off of the land And, now, so do I, as I am getting high, of this life, of being a farmer, so very nice
“Mundane Monday, with a view, well, something fun for the day at least to look out for” Gun Roswell
Autumn window view rant
This weeks Mundane Monday, really, started early But then again, I could not have been less surely As it seemed, that all the lights had been switched off Both inside and out, no matter what the clock Then, I recalled, that it was indeed, that time of the year When the sun has run away, most likely in fear Of the upon coming, of the never waited winter season Well, it seems to be, at least, the best guessed reason As the darkening of all the above skies, there, hover For the next few months, and there really is no bother To consider what the time states on the clock As it will be twilight, even if you had sunshine managed to stock So, just hold on to what ever light you can get your hands on As the utter fight for that ultimate and shining light Has begun, amongst the Northern tribes, and it’s certainly not fun As the struggle is real and the people are moving like stunned Alas the electrical devices, mimicking the daylight shining Are grabbed and bought, in a state of total whining Never mind, when you get back home and find That the lamp you thought, would bring you to shine Turns out to be either less efficient or worse of all, broken So, your only hope is to either go back and hope there is one more Or then, just go back to bed and stay indoors Until such time of the year, when you look out and leer Because it’s spring and the sun is switched on again!
“Hiding, my face and my self, from the bright sun, under the sheltering parasol“ Gun Roswell
Under cover, under the parasol, under the sun
From the deepest recesses, of this, these days virtual travellers own mind Thinking of, all of the warm summers passed, and always with a big smile When lying, on the sandy beach, everything off, completely, out of reach Only thinking of, what and then when would be the time for the next eat Alas, not everything around and under this scorching sun is a total slack As swimming, walking, writing and reading, is part of each days list of tasks But the one thing, even enough sun block can win, is the one simple fact That too much sun, can give a dweller out and about each day an attach Of the said sun and that cannot be too much fun, so best bet to do to avoid The trauma causing the traveller to get annoyed, is to stay, under the parasol Greatly protecting any harmful rays of the on top hovering bright ball, the sol Besides, there are lots of things to do there, without the need to squint the eyes Board games, books, and maybe, even the odd iPad to track, some of the lives Left behind in the homeland, as the traveller, is on a holiday, for the duration And, if and when asked, they would simply answer without any kind of hesitation “I have earned this leave, and will stay here, until I totally need to leave!”
“There is nothing to it, just sit, and then, try to relax in the calming breeze, of the eternal trees“ Gun Roswell
Under the palm tree, at the pond, resting
A busy day, week or even a year, behind The brain, trying something for you, to remind Maybe, taking a break, would be, totally fine As the going on beside the hard grind Has caused never to rest and relax time to find
I know it is totally strange and unusual To shut down that busy brain, going on as usual But if you try, really, really hard the eternal perusal And listen to the nothingness of sounds to lull Into a deep state of emptiness, even a tad dull
Never mind, if the drool and the snoring Come first when the deep rest into the boring Finally hits and then after the night in the morning You can start yourself utterly enjoying This, perfect place of completely nothing
After all, even the brightest and finest minds Needs to sometimes, take the time to rewind Otherwise some overflow and boiling points Will enter the normally perfect vision and joints And then what follows is not a pretty picture at all
So, take this time off, without a single scoff Tell yourself, you have deserved this space off From everyone and everything knocking the doors Then shut your eyes, and try to simple adore The pretty views, under the palm trees by the pond
“It’s Monday again folks! Better buckle up tight, because we are in, for a rude ride!” Gun Roswell
Monday!
It is far too early, in the bloody hours of the morning, as I keep on yawning Rolling, out of bed, even if, I should have stayed, under the warm covers instead My head, is a total mess, and I am slowly but gradually beginning, to feel the stress Of yet another week beginning, and no, I am so not, any kind of ballads singing The signs were all there, in plain sight, just yesterday, all day long, I am fearing For this day, to once again, come around, was it unexpected? Not really Because for sure, I knew all along, it was lurking there, behind, the closed doors Snoozing the alarms, going to hiding, trying to keep on the snores No, nothing really ever helps, so, this is it folks! And no, no more of them jokes! This is serious business and we all, need to start a rebellion, nay, a revolution! To ban this day for once and for all, and never, ever again, should anyone feel small When standing, against this, very big, hairy monster of a thing, on this, day Where most of us, or at least some of the more sensitive people, feel like they are slain By, this, fire spitting dragon, with the sharpest of teeth, as it is coming, to existence Each and every single week, and right after, that perfect, slow paced place, no resistance left…
Alas, the weekend is now gone, and I am standing, sad and totally alone, dreading Fearing, shaking, my pants almost peeing, but, with hands so sweaty, but I am nearing My sword raised high and without even a hint of a smile, I am going to face it once again- – Monday!
“Oh, by the by, did anyone notice, by any chance, that I, truly, hate, Mondays?“ Gun Roswell
Monday, is Murder!
Hate, love, hate, love, hate, love, hate! Yes! That was totally, what the last petal said Monday, oh dearest of Monday! Certainly and never, my own fun day! How I so, loath thee, for you see You always come, creeping up on me No matter how prepared, I think I have been You, are the one and true thorn, on my side I so can not, no matter, how hard, I try To seem to shake you loose, not even, if I so hard choose To completely, totally and utterly ignore, that very feeling That eternal, all compassing, and yes, awful stinging The pain of it all, like a sharp knife in a wound, being ground An ultimate relieve, of a permanent state of being free Is nowhere, no how, ever, never, to be found Your presence, always lasting so very long Grinding my teeth, trying, so hard, to stay strong But, am I really so alone and so totally wrong In wanting you permanently erased, totally, and completely, gone? For can’t you so not see, oh dearest of Mondays That to me, myself and I, you, are pure murder, always?