A LAZY BONES SOLILOQUY By Polly Guerin

I think I'll stay in bed awhile
And recall the days past by

Lay there and free the dream
For life is never what it seems

Slipping into a sea of memories
Delving deep  seems like centuries

And remember I am not alone
The treasures from the past I own

Like golden nuggets I do recall
Some more precious of them all

An sink into reverie and release
Cry awhile it will give some peace

Ah, so good to purge the anguish
Of unfulfilled dreams we languish

In the ever streaming of love lost
Yes, Ti's time to forget the cost

Of unfulfilled ambition denied
Yes, Ti's time to recall and cry

Why Why Why must we go on
And on, like a lamenting song

Acknowledge the perceived loss
It was just a phase in life's course

Why dwell on these sad melodies
Get up, get out of bed if you please

Now awake to the power of NOW
Be grateful for a chance to avow

A new day's fresh adventure awaits
Your heart's desire for goodness sake

YOUR LIFE IS LIKE A BOOK By Polly Guerin

Everyone's life is like a book
Here and there in every nook

You are the author of each chapter
First of all it's storytelling you're after

At each turn of the blank page
Find stories to the end of the age

Each day holds the key to a new chapter
New adventures, opportunity you're after


Disappointments even made you strong
Into another chapter they belong

Joyful remembrances take first place
Provide times of peace and give space

To thoughts of ancestors long gone
Into another chapter they belong


Write new stories daily of your life
Well lived with gratitude did suffice

Build the narrative of your life
With sentimentality, even strife

Use words that are honest an bold
It's your personal story to be told

Your story like a magnificent rainbow
Is multi-colored and arched like life

A personal treasure, so do not lock
But put it in a forever keepsake box

Attune each day to new fresh ideas
You're an author now never fear

Writing a book is a gift to yourself
A gift giving story not on the shelf

Whatever direction your unique story takes
Express yourself now for goodness sake!!!

WHISPER a PROMISE By Polly Guerin

Agostino Carracci's Whispering Angel

I promise to be really really good

My intent is firm and understood

I'll try to commit to one tiny favor

The joy I give for someone to savor

Whisper a promise on the face of the moon

Remember to keep loyal an to make room

Do something kind at moment's notice

Grasp the opportunity and give advice

Make a pledge, stay constant and firm

It's easy to do it right now and learn

To donate an volunteer to a worthy cause

My true intent enriches it all as I pause

To remember some other older friend

Call often, sending cheers to the end

Make time to send a sweet written note

A thank you card is the best I wrote,

Send someone the perfect loving gift

Whisper a promise, don't be remiss.