I have a voracious appetite for another day right after night In fact I always do It is true How about you? ** I have an insatiable hunger for the night and day above and under and from every view old and new and for all of you ** No creepy crawly spider hanging from a web dropping onto your shoulder It is my head instead * with contents getting bolder There are things I should have told you like my intent for the time we spend to feel much better maybe feel perfect * Not get too hot or cold here Only pure goods bought and sold here I have a thought to hold here ** I want no starvation on our Earth just good days and nights for all of our work Everything that we do should be viewed by me and you if it is true ** On the wall there’s a fly there watching the whole web Everything to behold here The room is read for bread * It’s intent seems on hold here while the thing takes in the whole view like the content that we find hidden that could be better maybe seem perfect * Wipe away spots of mold here But aged with grace Each day a new face So we can savour this place Just not get rotten-old here Sharing fresh goods not for gold here I have a thought to hold here
I am thankful for my work, my life and the people in my life, also including all those that take the time to read or listen to my lyrics.
I have worked on this poem a few times over the last day or so. I have had some time to get it to where it is now and will post it this morning.
I have been meaning to say a few words about MacroMichael on SoundCloud, which is basically where I keep the recordings of my poetry/ lyrics with my electric guitar.
I have said it before: these are “song-ideas.” All posts are just guitar and vocals, except one that has drums which was recorded in the early 2000’s. Everything else was recorded after July 2021. I have averaged over one song-idea per month for over five years, based primarily on my lyrics. There is mostly no drums. No bass. No second guitar. If the timing is slightly off, and it bothers you, please be aware that this is poetry with added guitar/ music, not the other way around.
I would love to create listenable music. Some people have approved of some of my ideas, but I will need back up or other resources to create more appealing music.
It is mostly still about the lyrics at this point. I am trying to be my own rhythm. The poetry changes things like the tempo, constantly and maybe I could use a metronome but that may actually take away from what I am doing here. Lyrics first. Guitar for fun. Sorry not sorry.
Maybe one day, I will have a rhythm section. Suggestions are welcome.
Today’s poem:
Devout
We get stuck in idle chatter and still we have to climb the ladder knowing that what we say sometimes is all that really matters * “Really?!” I said You have got to be kidding In the middle of all this I will not be quitting or falling out of favour still trying to be a saviour We have to get through this now Each and every day here ** We have to do so much better and try to be the real go-getters knowing that what we do this time we must do well together * “Really?!” I said We should always be winning A new spin on all of this We can not be sinning but try to be much braver Only wellness we should savour We have to get through life proud Each and every day here ** We should never have to settle for any unfair comfort level knowing how we should feel in time like we are made of metal * “Absolutely,” I said Right from the beginning Then the wind changes some of this The Earth still is spinning Our strength will never waver We should care about behaviour We have to get through, devout Each and every day here
You are purely cool and so radiant Brimming with confidence and energy * You are surely true and so to die for Your every move seems excellent to me * We find this sublime mood with this intense groove You make it a reality * We find truly prime views and we keep them new Beauty is what we need to see * In this time complete We help every scene By being cool and glowing bright Then getting hot and blowing minds * One thing that should not be kept out of sight Is how we fight the fight and that keeps us tight ** You are purely cool and much more brilliant with your winning attitude and energy * You are surely true and love this life more Just your presence means everything to me * We find such a fine mood with a natural groove It makes up our reality * In this time complete We create good scenes By being calm or growing wild We care much more and share that style * One thing that always makes us feel alright is when we invite the light and it comes into sight
I may be right I may be wrong Some folks hide in total silence * I have insight I may belong Some folks drive to feel so righteous * We reach more light When we are strong Some folks fight to avoid violence * We hit the heights In many songs Some folks might have better guidance * Every time that we hear the notes Every time we sing the words It is something that someone wrote and feels good when it is heard Our love will grow not just for show We give it all it’s worth * In sound and sight We stay so long Some folks strive to reach the highest * The world invites Love can’t be wrong Some folks smile and feel the finest
Open-minded We design it Get behind it Right now * Coping fine when Just in time and We will find it I vow * To get through no matter what I don’t give a flying Forward motion We have to have devotion to the plan and understand We have to have the notion * Be more kind and Then unwind with Strong as steel spine here Somehow * Still be kind yet Fight and grind for what is mine here Stay loud * Keep the faith and Be more brave with the world we face on-line now * Set the pace and Still stay safe while the life we make is Wild now * Every night and day is wild now * We will make our way here Somehow
Closing our eyes We control our reality Rolling the dice Sometimes we have to be Resting calm like a ticking time bomb that has finally been deactivated Gears winding down peace all around * With a warm sunrise we find some bright tranquility facing the sky sometimes we have to be set to begin like a cool rising wind that has an intense impact on our day here All we have found is coming round * We will not make a mistake here * Or we will hit the ground with a forceful sound if we ever get too far down * but if all we need is peace and we want to be free sometimes we just have to believe and what will be will be * There is no surprise We each have our abilities with dreams sky high sometimes they have to be as far as our brain goes like a pent up volcano Explosions then relaxation Our heartbeat pounds Massive amounts * Of blood and life Precious ways to survive
First, words alone can not repair the damage that was done, and continues to be inflicted on indigenous culture. I respect efforts to make a difference. and I also try to do that.
Token efforts are abundant. At least I have intentions to help, partly with words; as well I support indigenous youth in my support work position. ☮️&♥️
In some contrast, I am writing this on two planes, first from Abbotsford to Calgary and now Calgary to Waterloo.
The words were written outside of the causes mentioned, but they also apply directly, as a wish towards a daunting goal. It is not possible to just be okay, but we can work towards it. This is a wish.
“Please just be alright.”
I wrote that one line down the other day, during wishful, urgent thinking. Then I developed the poem around it.
Now a vacation of sorts; some important visits too. The poem is not specifically for this time, but I think that it can apply at any time.
Please Just dBe Alright
It is a hard world It can be so tough to make our way every day Please just be alright * It is our life We do what we can to defy fate every day Please let’s be alright * Every day we rise to the challenge We have to balance To be alright * Every day we get down to business We have to win this daily contest to keep us honest Summon all of our might We hope for a fair fight this time so that it will be alright * Here and now and in the future we keep the view pure
if we know just how to find the light * It is a rough time It can be too much Let’s have our say Everyday Let us make it right * It is a hard world It can be so tough to make our way every day Please just be alright
I have worked on this poem. It is a discussion about health and wellness. Cool enough topic?
The flow may seem unusual, just because this type of writing and my stuff in general, won’t appeal to everyone. Oh well. Another day, another poem….
This one will seem best from certain angles. Readers can be aware of context or lack of, and even look deeper into it. I recommend taking all of this with a grain of salt.
In order to appreciate this in the first place, there must be a connection in reading to acquire the suggested angles.
Here is a recent picture. There were more sunflowers, but they fell over. Claw marks would indicate that the bears played a role…. They did get most of the corn…
Still… wellness.
Our Main Drive
Hey everybody We really have to get to every place that we need to * We always aim for the best that we can get whether it is physical or mental feeling good being good We naturally aim to find wellness ** Hey everybody We really have to get to every place that time leads to * Time always aims for whatever comes up next however it is predicted or depicted to feel good or be good We may have to live with contradiction ** Sometimes I can get so sick and tired of needless attacks on my peace but I know that it is the feeling itself that could be helpful to just release * If I can endure tough times will be cured accepting the challenges and unpleasant feelings until we get over them, past them and through with them then we can find healing Our days become more appealing Sometimes I can’t believe this is real but I do realize that we are naturally wired to handle our world * When I am inspired I am sometimes just wishing that more people would listen * We are never done We are on the run making choices with voices that we wish had always existed We work to be understood as we should It is good when we don’t feel so conflicted * I have so much to say divulging information details and knowledge to challenge social norms in the unfair situations like each wealthy college should prove balance over storms keep more people safe and warm when more inclusive plans have been formed ** Hey everybody We really have to get to every place that we need to * We always aim for the best that we can get whatever is essential or crucial to feel good and be good We aim for our wants and needs Our main drive is most clearly for wellness * Our main drive guides everything that we do We just want to feel good It is all good Find more success achieving together
Now located on a street far away driving to get everywhere * From the driver’s seat We can see the future * The past is in the rear view mirror * We see many different scenes from the passenger window * There is an entire world in each second and every minute * In each pocket of time we can find a totally new view Such vast meaning can be found in these small segments of life * One day splash through puddles on the road The very next the sun creates a wavy mirage above the pavement on the hill * Warmth is expressed in colours At night we have street lights Around the clock we flourish We love to travel Love to chill It is normal to progress through colours in our vision Through yards and trees we see the green From green to yellow Caution is free Orange and red Stops us ahead past the day the sun shies away Blue turns to Purple and then to black The moon and the stars will guide us back where each day takes us far The lights on the road above and of cars * Destinations like tomorrow and within the next hours Traffic flows with a purpose Each vehicle has their own cause Together alive Our breath shows up as steam on the glass that we are looking through * Our world is now Our world is here Out world is sometimes situated in a dangerous place * We are obligated to engage in this space and to concentrate on keeping up with the pace We try to articulate feelings in a very clear way Do all that we can do to create a better day * Rocks on the road launch at the windshield right in front of our face From the tires of the truck that is directly ahead * it seems that the road has a taste * We will never eat it but we have to free it And search the glass for a chip or a crack * Surely we know each driver’s case When they need never look back They may not know their effect It is not their fault That’s a fact It’s the conditions the environment Now we look through and hope for no more attacks There is no damage to view * Safe and sound coming around if we are lucky and cruise through fine Stand up for what we believe Use our brains and have a spine * I am so easy-going Unless emotions are overflowing
The designs of this are as fine as this I will try for this So divine it is * We have one life One Earth One universe We have to fight for our rights and then fight to be cured of the condition of limited resources and consider our own worth When we perceive that we are together It puts each one of us first * We have one mind One world One dream dispersed We have to find the new light and then find causes pure with our persistence with efforts of our forces to realize war is worse Understanding that being together should surely not be a curse * We can figure out ways to work things out Make plans to share life better When we take responsibility for our connection We make the best plans ever * There is still trouble We can escape it Or overcome it It rolls in like stormy weather We stay aware of it and prepare for it It all happens now or never * We have one time One turn One chance from birth We have to strive Make things right and strive to be so sure with shared perfection when we are all supported conditions may be adverse but then it all starts coming together and in success we are immersed
