27: Can't Bring Me Down

Sometimes life throws me lemons
and I wonder what to do;
but you can’t bring me down,
I’m always gonna win through.

Got a letter from the government,
that says they overpaid
and now they want it back again.
I really was dismayed.

Sometimes life throws me lemons
and I wonder what to do;
but you can’t bring me down,
I’m always gonna win through.

My girl’s car got damaged,
by a driver that didn’t stop.
The bumper’s bent and mangled
and now she’s out of pocket.

These things should make me angry,
but I don’t want that in my life.
I’m gonna smile and let it go.
I don’t need that kind of strife.

I sent out a call for coffee,
friends replied from across the globe.
Local Kerry came to the rescue.
You always give me hope.

Sometimes life throws me lemons
and I wonder what to do;
but you can’t bring me down,
with a friend I’m gonna win through.

Lady Satellite

Not just a poem today but a song with a variable chorus.

4: Open Heart

My heart is open.
To what will be, I say ‘Welcome!’
No fear can enter these hallowed chambers,
for that will swiftly close the doors up tight.

I will live, not wither like blooms without light.

My heart is brave.
For what has been, I give thanks.
My wounds have taught me things no book can impart;
like how to survive turmoil and pain
and after it all you can live again.

My heart is joyful.
For what I have, I feel blessed.
You cannot take from me the joy of living.
Kindness always has the power to raise me up;
friendship shared with the ritual of a teacup.

My heart is hopeful.
For who I am, is worthy.
My soul shines and I display my colours proudly.
I dare to unfurl my wings and soar to far horizons.
My heart is willing, to risk it all again.

Lady Satellite