Country Colored Memories
Someone left the night light on
It’s bright outside, but there’s no sun
On the wall in my bedroom
I see ominous shadows loom I don’t find them scary or creepy
I’ve had a hard day, and I’m sleepy
Maybe he’s just saying hello
I’ll say goodnight, and then he’ll go
Then again, he’s not so bad
The more I look, it makes me glad
That, someone, left a night light on
I’ll close my eyes until it’s morn
Your provokingMy hearts choking I will take itUntil you quit A stepping stoneFor my heart alone Every time you eruptMy path, you disrupt You keep provokingEmbers your stoking When your fire goes outIt is my turn to shout But, I...
When fall arrivesLeaves take a dive Billowing colors fly everywhereCounty fair smells linger in the air A refreshing inhale of the cool breezeIt stirs up dust and causes a sneeze I love when fall comes aroundPiling up leaves on the...
Let’s pull some taffy on a Saturday nightDaddy had the recipe and he cooked it just right In our house, daddy always made the candyMom said it was because he was very handy He made popcorn balls, peanut brittle, and...
The Dance of the Falling LeavesAs The wind picks up, leaves shake and pranceBlowing every way doing a colorful dance Each leaf is different from the otherCreating a beautiful prism of color But their dance won’t last for longAs they...