Persistence

I give my speech for the Grammy award,
I'm before my TV set.
They love my song more than anything else,
Didn't start to write it yet.
But I can make this dream come to pass
With persistence, persistence out the ass.

Have the goal in sight, be prepared for a fight.
It's true though it's crass, takes persistence out the ass.

My friend knows where the diploma will hang,
He's just started back to school.
With his great mind he'll be tops in his field,
Once he proves he's not a fool.
But he can be the best in his class
With persistence, persistence out the ass.

Have the goal in sight, be prepared for a fight.
It's true though it's crass, takes persistence out the ass


Written in 1992, posting on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Inspired by my friend David who used the expression and since got his diploma. He's still waiting for my to get the Grammy.............

Gabrielle Giffords

She's asking for toast
That's something to boast
After a shot in the head
That could've left her dead

The progress is slow
The world wants to know
It seems easier to cope
When we're given signs of hope


Written Feb 9, 2011 after receiving the news.

Walter's Variety

Two sisters travel a mile down the road.
On foot it's a hike, much faster by bike.
What motivates them to leave their abode?

They're off to Walter's Variety store.
It's gooey and sweet, or an icecream treat.
Spent their allowance and wishing for more.

Years later wonder if Walter's still there.
For neighborhood kids, or hitting the skids,
And needing to close, life robbing them bare.