I wrote the following two poems back in 2008 right after I heard about what happened in Blaksburg. If you like these, please ask your friends to read them as well.
IT’S BLACKSBURG IN VIRGINIA
It’s Blacksburg in Virginia in April of 07
And 32 new angles were welcomed into heaven
When heroines and heroes join victims newly born
In Blacksburg, in Virginia on the fateful April morn
Blacksburg in Virginia as the sun begins to rise
He walks across the campus – a death look in his eyes
Two shots ring out – 2 students fall – the shooter walks away
To think about what he has done and will do so yet today
He finishes the filming – mails the package to TV
By 10 o’clock a records set – the total 33
It’s Blacksburg in Virginia – Ambler Johnson Hall
The shooter walks from room to room saying nothing as they fall
He’s calm and quite collected – while students are all shocked
He knows he has a lot of time as all the doors are locked
He’s firing and reloading until the outside doors break down
Then calmly turns the gun on him – the 33rd goes down
There were heroes and heroines on this fateful day
Some blocked the doors – gave up their lives so others got away
It’s Blacksburg in Virginia in April of 07
And 32 new angles were welcomed into heaven
MY LITTLE GIRL’S IN BLACKSBURG
My little girl’s in Blacksburg
Through Momma’s many tears
We dropped her off a freshman
She’s been there now 3 years
My little girl’s in Blacksburg
She called most every week
To tells us all about her dreams
In the French she’s learned to speak
My little girl’s in Blacksburg
She loved that little town
She studied hard most every day
Just to wear that cap and gown
My little girl’s in Blacksburg
Through Momma’s many tears
I could barely hear her name called out
I could not believe my ears
My little girl’s in Blacksburg
She will graduate they say
In a special class of 32
Selected just today
MDAILEY 08/19/07
Mdailey 01/03/08
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Slut Buzzard
This is a true story that happened in Virginia at my old office. I have yet to catch the NC buzzards at this but have no doubts it happens all the time as there are hundreds of them around.
She turned her back on him
He turned his back then too
They’re not speaking to each other
As lovers often do
“You’re taking me for granted”
“You should keep your big beak shut”
“You’re not the man I wanted”
“You’re just a Buzzard Slut”
Slut Buzzard – Slut Buzzard
They’re filthy and obscene
Doing things you shouldn’t do
Seen through my window screen
She’s big and black and ugly
He’s no handsome prince
They’re doing it on roof tops
My mind’s been bothered since
The crowd’s all standing dumbstruck
Not knowing what to do
It’s burned into my eyes I fear
Two vultures pitching woo
Slut Buzzard – Slut Buzzard
They’re filthy and obscene
Doing things you shouldn’t do
Seen through my window screen
They gathered all the office
To watch these vultures mate
Calling folks from down the hall
Come quick these guys won’t wait
And like a fool I looked up
It was just a passing glance
Now every time I close my eyes
I see this buzzard dance
Slut Buzzard – Slut Buzzard
They’re filthy and obscene
Doing things you shouldn’t do
Seen through my window screen
Mdailey 04/08/08
She turned her back on him
He turned his back then too
They’re not speaking to each other
As lovers often do
“You’re taking me for granted”
“You should keep your big beak shut”
“You’re not the man I wanted”
“You’re just a Buzzard Slut”
Slut Buzzard – Slut Buzzard
They’re filthy and obscene
Doing things you shouldn’t do
Seen through my window screen
She’s big and black and ugly
He’s no handsome prince
They’re doing it on roof tops
My mind’s been bothered since
The crowd’s all standing dumbstruck
Not knowing what to do
It’s burned into my eyes I fear
Two vultures pitching woo
Slut Buzzard – Slut Buzzard
They’re filthy and obscene
Doing things you shouldn’t do
Seen through my window screen
They gathered all the office
To watch these vultures mate
Calling folks from down the hall
Come quick these guys won’t wait
And like a fool I looked up
It was just a passing glance
Now every time I close my eyes
I see this buzzard dance
Slut Buzzard – Slut Buzzard
They’re filthy and obscene
Doing things you shouldn’t do
Seen through my window screen
Mdailey 04/08/08
Sunday, April 11, 2010
FUZZY
There’s something ‘bout this season
I don’t know what it is
But nature all around us
Is getting down to BIZ
The other day the vultures
Were really going to town
And this morning squirrels on the tree
Had thrown the gauntlet down
Fuzzy tails are flying
Fuzzy look – a fuzzy smile
Fuzzy hearts are all a flutter
As they dance in fuzzy style
They chase around from branch to branch
The lead one playing coy
Staying just out of his reach
Appears to be her ploy
They chatter and they twitter
As they clutch out on a limb
We think that one’s a fuzzy girl
And one’s a fuzzy him
Fuzzy tails are flying
Fuzzy look – a fuzzy smile
Fuzzy hearts are all a flutter
As they dance in fuzzy style
He wraps his fuzzy little arms
Around her fuzzy bod
And with a smile she acquiesced
With a fuzzy little nod
Then all at once they look up
See us watching from inside
And like two lovers caught mid-act
They both run off and hide
Fuzzy tails are flying
Fuzzy look – a fuzzy smile
Fuzzy hearts are all a flutter
As they dance in fuzzy style
Mdailey 4/10/08
I don’t know what it is
But nature all around us
Is getting down to BIZ
The other day the vultures
Were really going to town
And this morning squirrels on the tree
Had thrown the gauntlet down
Fuzzy tails are flying
Fuzzy look – a fuzzy smile
Fuzzy hearts are all a flutter
As they dance in fuzzy style
They chase around from branch to branch
The lead one playing coy
Staying just out of his reach
Appears to be her ploy
They chatter and they twitter
As they clutch out on a limb
We think that one’s a fuzzy girl
And one’s a fuzzy him
Fuzzy tails are flying
Fuzzy look – a fuzzy smile
Fuzzy hearts are all a flutter
As they dance in fuzzy style
He wraps his fuzzy little arms
Around her fuzzy bod
And with a smile she acquiesced
With a fuzzy little nod
Then all at once they look up
See us watching from inside
And like two lovers caught mid-act
They both run off and hide
Fuzzy tails are flying
Fuzzy look – a fuzzy smile
Fuzzy hearts are all a flutter
As they dance in fuzzy style
Mdailey 4/10/08
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Life On Mars
I heard NASA was looking for someone to write a book
About how man could live on Mars, I thought I’d take a look
I did a little research and then thought “Oh my stars”
I think that man could do it. Here’s how I’d live on Mars
In Mondays I’d have M&Ms
On Tuesday, Milky Ways
Three Musketeers on Wednesday
Thursday, Star Burst trays
On Friday I’d have Uncle Bens
That’s right, Mars does make rice
And Saturday it’s Snickers, my favorite Mars vice
On Sunday its Dove chocolate, Twix and Skittles too
And that’s how my first week would go, so tell me, how bout you?
Mdailey 12/09/08
About how man could live on Mars, I thought I’d take a look
I did a little research and then thought “Oh my stars”
I think that man could do it. Here’s how I’d live on Mars
In Mondays I’d have M&Ms
On Tuesday, Milky Ways
Three Musketeers on Wednesday
Thursday, Star Burst trays
On Friday I’d have Uncle Bens
That’s right, Mars does make rice
And Saturday it’s Snickers, my favorite Mars vice
On Sunday its Dove chocolate, Twix and Skittles too
And that’s how my first week would go, so tell me, how bout you?
Mdailey 12/09/08
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Just An Easter Bunny Now
I wrote this for a Washington Post contest last year, I think I got an honorable mention for it. The challenge was to write new words for a holiday song. this one was based on “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
Just an Easter Bunny now
No religion – Holy Cow
They’ve PC’ed the day some how
Just an Easter Bunny now
Baskets filled with candy cheer
Easter bonnets – aren’t they dear
No talk of Jesus will you hear
Easter Bunny time of year
Mdailey
Just an Easter Bunny now
No religion – Holy Cow
They’ve PC’ed the day some how
Just an Easter Bunny now
Baskets filled with candy cheer
Easter bonnets – aren’t they dear
No talk of Jesus will you hear
Easter Bunny time of year
Mdailey
April Fools Day
No explanation needed for this poem
April Fools has come at last
And it’s my favorite day
For I can wax poetic
In my own pathetic way
And I can put in rhythmic verse
My thoughts and words in rhymes
And you can read the words I write
Or read between the lines
mdailey
April Fools has come at last
And it’s my favorite day
For I can wax poetic
In my own pathetic way
And I can put in rhythmic verse
My thoughts and words in rhymes
And you can read the words I write
Or read between the lines
mdailey
Monday, March 29, 2010
First Sign of Spring
To some it is seeing a Robin
That tells them that spring has begun
Down here it is seeing a gator
Out on the bank getting some sun
Today we have sighted that gator
He’s big, maybe 5 or 6 feet
He’s been under the mud here all winter
And he’s looking for something to eat
So we didn’t run out there to greet him
We just turned to each other to say
“Look Dear, the gators are sunning
It’s the start of a gorgeous Spring day
Mdailey 03/29/10
That tells them that spring has begun
Down here it is seeing a gator
Out on the bank getting some sun
Today we have sighted that gator
He’s big, maybe 5 or 6 feet
He’s been under the mud here all winter
And he’s looking for something to eat
So we didn’t run out there to greet him
We just turned to each other to say
“Look Dear, the gators are sunning
It’s the start of a gorgeous Spring day
Mdailey 03/29/10
Safety First
It is that time of year already - we all have to get in better shape for the coming season.
We all could use the exercise
But safety must come first
Make sure your gear is up to date
Make sure you quench your thirst
Think about what you're doing
Do it till you're the best
Plan to exercise outside?
Wear a reflective vest.
No matter how you exercise
Be sure to stretch each limb
It's time to move those muscles
Outside or in the gym
Mdailey 03/17/09
We all could use the exercise
But safety must come first
Make sure your gear is up to date
Make sure you quench your thirst
Think about what you're doing
Do it till you're the best
Plan to exercise outside?
Wear a reflective vest.
No matter how you exercise
Be sure to stretch each limb
It's time to move those muscles
Outside or in the gym
Mdailey 03/17/09
Allergies
I missed this by a few days - but you get the idea.
Today it is the first of spring
The flowers bloom, the robins sing
The butterflies will soon take wing
But on my mind’s another thing
Allergies
Spring – when love is a la carte
And Cupid’s there to do his part
And most folk’s thoughts are of the heart
I know the sneezing soon will start
Allergies!
The flowers, the trees
You sneeze, you wheeze
Your coughing knocks you to your knees
There’s pollen in the slightest breeze
Allergies
Your head, eyes red
In bed, a med
Feeling like the walking dead
Wish that you could die instead
Allergies
Mdailey 03/20/09
Today it is the first of spring
The flowers bloom, the robins sing
The butterflies will soon take wing
But on my mind’s another thing
Allergies
Spring – when love is a la carte
And Cupid’s there to do his part
And most folk’s thoughts are of the heart
I know the sneezing soon will start
Allergies!
The flowers, the trees
You sneeze, you wheeze
Your coughing knocks you to your knees
There’s pollen in the slightest breeze
Allergies
Your head, eyes red
In bed, a med
Feeling like the walking dead
Wish that you could die instead
Allergies
Mdailey 03/20/09
Sunday, March 14, 2010
We are all Irish on St. Pat's Day
An Irish Wish
May there always be laughter
In the here and here after
May the angels protect you and me
May your wife so adore you
May your children restore you
May you live your life happy and free
When your troubles are mounting
May your heart just start counting
All the great things you have in your life
May you have a head start
With a smile in your heart
And the love and support of your wife
Mdailey March 09
Tis Irish You Are Today
Let me be the first to say
Tis Irish you are today
No matter your background
Your forefather’s way
Tis Irish you are today
And as Irish you are entitled
A toast – so come what may
St. Paddy sure will bless thee
For tis Irish you are today
May your mountains all be hillsides
May your storms be gentle rain
May your days be filled with sunshine
Until we meet again
No matter what this day might bring you
You will surely be OK
For you’ll have the luck of the Irish
Tis Irish you are today
Mdailey 03/17/09
May there always be laughter
In the here and here after
May the angels protect you and me
May your wife so adore you
May your children restore you
May you live your life happy and free
When your troubles are mounting
May your heart just start counting
All the great things you have in your life
May you have a head start
With a smile in your heart
And the love and support of your wife
Mdailey March 09
Tis Irish You Are Today
Let me be the first to say
Tis Irish you are today
No matter your background
Your forefather’s way
Tis Irish you are today
And as Irish you are entitled
A toast – so come what may
St. Paddy sure will bless thee
For tis Irish you are today
May your mountains all be hillsides
May your storms be gentle rain
May your days be filled with sunshine
Until we meet again
No matter what this day might bring you
You will surely be OK
For you’ll have the luck of the Irish
Tis Irish you are today
Mdailey 03/17/09
Saturday, March 6, 2010
I've Loved Women (Part 2)
When I posted the original poem, my daughter let me know that I had left her out of the equation so I have written a part 2 to the original. I hope this gets me back in her good graces.
I’m reminded I’ve a daughter
A Woman too she said
As a Dad I have this problem
With this thought within my head
You see, I changed her diapers
And fed her with a spoon
In my mind she’s still my little girl
Who’s just grown up too soon
But if I’m listing loved ones
Her name’s there on my tongue
The little girl I’ve always loved
And the Woman she’s become
Mdailey 3/6/10
I’m reminded I’ve a daughter
A Woman too she said
As a Dad I have this problem
With this thought within my head
You see, I changed her diapers
And fed her with a spoon
In my mind she’s still my little girl
Who’s just grown up too soon
But if I’m listing loved ones
Her name’s there on my tongue
The little girl I’ve always loved
And the Woman she’s become
Mdailey 3/6/10
Friday, March 5, 2010
Land of Enchantment
I lived in New Mexico in the late 70's but my wife grew up in Alburquerque. We still have relatives in Farmington and love to visit when we can.
I’ve lived in the land of enchantment
With enchantment I’ve had my share
Tell Gabriel when he comes calling
Don’t bother, he’s already there
There are mountains and valleys and foothills
Sunshine or snow on the peak
You can do most anything that you like
On any old day of the week
When the Rio Grande has water
There is boating to be had
And then when it goes bone dry
The scenery ain’t that bad
The Sandia slopes go crimson
When the sun decides to set
Then the valley lights start glowing
They’re the best sights you will get
There are Indians and cowboys
And folks from everywhere
Then in the fall comes festivals
And balloons just fill the air
From ancient cliff-side dwellings
Shiprock and reservations
History is there to see
Of fabled Indian nations
Yes, I’ve spent some time in paradise
In this magical southwest state
And when Gabriel comes a calling
Tell him he’s come too late
For I’ve lived in the land of enchantment
With enchantment I’ve had my share
Tell Gabriel when he comes calling
Don’t bother, he’s already there
Mdailey 01/28/10
I’ve lived in the land of enchantment
With enchantment I’ve had my share
Tell Gabriel when he comes calling
Don’t bother, he’s already there
There are mountains and valleys and foothills
Sunshine or snow on the peak
You can do most anything that you like
On any old day of the week
When the Rio Grande has water
There is boating to be had
And then when it goes bone dry
The scenery ain’t that bad
The Sandia slopes go crimson
When the sun decides to set
Then the valley lights start glowing
They’re the best sights you will get
There are Indians and cowboys
And folks from everywhere
Then in the fall comes festivals
And balloons just fill the air
From ancient cliff-side dwellings
Shiprock and reservations
History is there to see
Of fabled Indian nations
Yes, I’ve spent some time in paradise
In this magical southwest state
And when Gabriel comes a calling
Tell him he’s come too late
For I’ve lived in the land of enchantment
With enchantment I’ve had my share
Tell Gabriel when he comes calling
Don’t bother, he’s already there
Mdailey 01/28/10
Thursday, March 4, 2010
I've Loved Women
I guess I had one more poem in me from Valentine's Day but I just wrote it today.
I’ve loved women all my life
When times were good; in times of strife
I’ve loved women all my life
The first is unlike any other
That’s the love of son to mother
And then there’s that love of a sister
Because she’s family I must list her
Let’s not forget the love of neighbor
I was young; no misbehavior
And then in school the many crushes
Got me nowhere due to blushes
In second grade I loved my teacher
In high school-cheerleaders from the bleachers
And growing up there’s friends of friends
And secret loves that always ends
City girls and those on farms
I was smitten by their charms
I’ve seen the smiles; I’ve noticed flirts
And foolish loves that end in hurts
Yes, I’ve loved women all my life
My greatest joy; the love of wife
Mdailey 3/4/10
I’ve loved women all my life
When times were good; in times of strife
I’ve loved women all my life
The first is unlike any other
That’s the love of son to mother
And then there’s that love of a sister
Because she’s family I must list her
Let’s not forget the love of neighbor
I was young; no misbehavior
And then in school the many crushes
Got me nowhere due to blushes
In second grade I loved my teacher
In high school-cheerleaders from the bleachers
And growing up there’s friends of friends
And secret loves that always ends
City girls and those on farms
I was smitten by their charms
I’ve seen the smiles; I’ve noticed flirts
And foolish loves that end in hurts
Yes, I’ve loved women all my life
My greatest joy; the love of wife
Mdailey 3/4/10
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