Seniors

You don’t have to rub it in, we know that we’re getting old

But we can’t sit in a corner and do as we are told

Some of us can make decisions, where to go and what to do

Then some again are so confused and don’t know who is who

Without any sense of direction, on others they do depend

They always need protection and someone who could defend

Don’t pass remarks on seniors, for they have feelings too

Be very careful what you say and also what you do

Each one has something special, their backgrounds you don’t know

Place yourself in their position, then you’ll know how far to go

Patience and understanding must be exercised each day

For some are so thickheaded and want everything their way

The thought of being dependent frustrates them quite a lot

They do not want to loose control of everything they’ve got

Nothing goes on forever, and there comes the time to quit

So remember, just never say never, for saying never won’t help a bit

                                                                        Ruby D.Farley

                                                                                2006

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Wisdom

You concentrate each night and day on things you want to do

You must erase the thought of fate for God will see you through

Whenever you think you’re on the brink try to forget the past

For it is wise to understand, that good deeds you do will last

It’s also wise to meditate on the green celestial ground

The wisdom that you’ll gather is not easy to be found

It feeds you with perpetual food ,quenches your inner thirst

Encourages you to do what’s right and to serve the master first

Whenever you are despondent, press forward, keep the faith

Good things don’t come in a hurry, be strong and learn to wait

To concentrate and meditate they both go hand in hand

It makes no sense to hesitate for God is in command

                                                       Ruby D.Farley

                                                                 2003

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Victory

You are facing the future it’s all in your hand, about yourself  be

                        Patient ,success is in demand

There are places you would like to go when you’re far away from home

Don’t think that you are free to go, be sensible don’t roam

You are expected to succeed, that ladder you must climb, don’t

Say you might, just hold on tight,look up don’t look behind

One day you will attain that height with dignity and fame

You’ll realize that by studying what knowledge you would gain

You’ll be commended with delight for a job that was well done

With your head up high, you’ll release a sigh,for the victory that you’ve won

                                                                       Ruby D. Farley

                                                                                2004

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Think

Think not only of yourself but also think of others

In God’s sight we’re all counted as sisters and brothers

Regardless of color, creed, or race in this world

We all are entitled to an equal place

Someone may be silent with a lot on their mind

Be tolerant and gentle, say or do something kind

We are all God’s children; there are things we must learn

Just the way we treat others, we’ll receive in return

Think about a way of what help you can give

To some sick and lonely person with no will to live

Observe, understand, and think for a while

What a difference it makes, by exchanging a smile

Think of how it feels when to someone you’re mean

Remember past times and the way it has been

Have compassion on others they’ll know that you care

It will help to release tension and release doubt and fear

When speaking of others PLEASE say something nice

Do not put down each other, just take my advice

Some struggling person, could be gone in a wink

Before you voice your opinion, just take time to think

                                                      Ruby D. Farley

                                                             2003

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The Golden Key

No one can enter through that door without the golden key

Across the hall against the wall that special door you’ll see

This door is all surrounded  by people great and small

But they’ll find out the mystery of that door against the wall

That door needs to be opened to soothe misery and pain

To conquer the temptation when there’s nothing you can gain

If you should open up that door  you have no need to fear

With faith and trust you’ll realize that the golden key is prayer

                                                                     Ruby D. Farley

                                                                              2003

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Different People

There are different types of people their backgrounds we don’t know

We always mingle with them where ever we may go

The street, the train, the bus, the plane, from every different angle

On the job, in a show wherever we go , we wind up in a tangle

The different languages they speak we do not understand

The various kinds of food they eat their culture do demand

The things we hear, the clothes they wear sometimes bring fun and laughter

If by chance they call, and happen to fall, it could lead  into a disaster

It doesn’t matter from whence they came, they’re guided by the one above

Who ever we are, where ever we go let us show concern and love

Let us try to avoid confrontation, and exercise communication               

Doing so we’ll realize,that we are all one size and a smart and better nation

                                                                                Ruby D.Farley

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