Suppose

Suppose that you were someone who was very far away, from your family and friends you were compelled to stay

Suppose you had a phone call and you didn’t even bother to take that call to find out if it was your wife or mother

Suppose that call you failed to take was urgent and important, maybe the news you get you will regret that you were so reluctant

Then suppose you had to take a trip to straighten out the matter, or to reveal the guilt  you feel by sending just a letter

If you could find within your mind a suitable excuse, with a good promise from your heart, sure no one will refuse

Think of the act and face the fact, and stop all the opposing, do not pretend, this is the end, so quit all of your supposing

                                                                     Ruby D. Farley

                                                                            2003

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My Favorite Teacher

I once had a favorite teacher who was pleasant, considerate, and kind

A persistent respectable person who encouraged me to use my mind

She gave me the guidance I needed and started me out on my way

She placed me on a pedestal, how I wish I could thank her today

She had much faith in me as a pupil, always called on me to explain

As an eager interested student, educational experience I gained

I cherished the thought of that teacher, without her class was never the same

The way she conducted her classroom, often brought her honor and fame

To my teacher I know I was special, just like her I wanted to be

Through ill faith it just never happened , hurt and disappointed was she

Today I must say that I’m grateful, that from her I have learnt a lot

Although old , still using my brain and mind, I’m giving it all that I’ve got

                                                                     Ruby D. Farley

                                                                            2002

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Friend

It’s nice to know that you have a friend who’s always there for you

A friend who is supportive in everything you do

Whenever there’s a problem, something you cannot hide

You discuss the situation  for in this friend you can confide

If for some unpleasant reason you feel that you cannot cope

This friend will think of something to uplift and give you hope

When there is an emergency and your back’s against the wall

This friend will quickly show up, all you have to do is call

If no one is there to take the call a message you can send

Through thought and concentration, you’ll reach your telepathic friend

                                                                             Ruby D. Farley

                                                                                  2002

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If

If on you way one sunny day someone should ask a favor

If you refuse you’ll  hear the news, that you are a stingy neighbor

If you comply and only try to think that you’re doing something

You’ll realize, and be surprised to hear that you are worth nothing

If you only try to find the reason why you are ridiculed  and slandered

By someone bad, and extremely sad who is beneath your standard

When plainly told, of being bold and the comment was simply filthy

They’ll walk away, with nothing to say, disappointed, angry and guilty

                                                                            Ruby D. Farley

                                                                                    2002

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Imagination

Imagine you are invited to visit a strange place

With address and phone number, you think that you’d find the place

The mode of transportation, is either bus or train

But you are so eager to get there, you decide to take a plane

You then purchase a ticket with a bright smile on your face

Imagining the good time you’ll have when you get to this place

You started on your journey with great anticipation

Just then you snapped and realized that it was imagination

 

                                                       Ruby D. Farley

                                                                    2002

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The Talent

God gave us each a talent, he distributed it his own way

Some followed in his footsteps, and spread the good word each day

They lead the blind, heal the sick, and also feed the hungry

Some till the soil, and pump the oil, others are skilful and handy

There are those who mind the farm, tend the barn, while others like to cook

The home is kept by others who like to sit and write a book

 The gifted ones play all types of sports, while others like to sew

The wayward ones get into trouble, and off to jail they go

Vehicles some just like to drive, instruments others like to play

Then there are those who roam all day, with no permanent place to stay

They expect there will be silence, when in pleasure they disguise

Trying to use another, and expect them to compromise

God gave us all an equal chance to pass the talent test

Some gave up on their chances, while others tried their best

They had the skill, but not the will, faltered on things they could mend

They’ve wasted all their precious time, now for them, this is the end

                                                                    Ruby D. Farley

                                                                           2006

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My Bouquet

I’m doing things around the house, the door bell rings and on opening the door , there was Robert standing with a bright smile on his face,and a beautiful bunch of  flowers in his hand

Instantly it brightened my horizon, the thing about it is, although he always brings me flowers he sometimes seem to catch  me unaware and that amazes me and that’s not all , he arranges them carefully and places the vase in the spot of my choice

Regardless of color , shape, size, or scent, I love flowers,the natural beauty created by Almighty God

‘                                    Thank You Rob for my beautiful flowers

I want you to know that you will always be a flower in every bunch that you bring me

                                 Love Mom

                                                                                  Ruby D. Farley

                                                                                         2001

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Listen

Dedicated to Ruby D. Farley 



Listen what is it do I hear? Is it the sound of birds flapping

                              Their wings in the air?

Listen, certainly there is a sound, I am sure that there’s someone

                            Or something around

Listen I ask is somebody there? No reply but I’m sure that I know

                                 What I hear

Suddenly a strange, but gentle voice whisper softly in my ear saying

I ‘m here to guide, direct, and to protect you have no fear

                                     Just listen

I was sent directly to watch over you and to give you the strength to survive

From danger and harm I’ll protect you to make sure you’re well and alive

So listen, every move you’re about to make I am here to lead you

If you happen to slip and think you’d fall, I am right there to catch you

                               Observe and listen

I was sent from above to shower you with love, peace, prosperity, good luck

                                 And much more

Abundance awaits you, so be still and just listen, lots of blessings on you

                                     I will pour

                                                      By                Ruby D. Farley

                                                                                     2003

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Mindless

Each day you venture on your way, you face the world with pride

You may be sick and tired and feel the hurt inside

You never count nor measure ,you erase all fear and doubt

 But sacrifice your pleasure, that’s what concern is all about

If there’s a situation you handle it with care, not afraid of confrontation

For you have no need to fear

Sometimes you are delighted  by those who use their charm, be alert

Prevent the hurt, and protect yourself from harm

You place your trust in others and treat them as your  own

Brace yourself for disappointment, it will be your payment in return

                                                                        Ruby D. Farley

                                                                            2005

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