Many years we talked
Of hounding,mineral
And rocks.....
Listened to your stories
Of your time in the Navy
And "Nam"...
The hounding trails
You walked
The people you have met
I will remember
The stories of them all....
Your collections
Of thumbnail minerals
You had to show
Some so rare
Nope,not for sale....
The collections of
Your wife's (Linda)
Sewing machines,you said
We knew you loved her
As you would buy her
Another for Linda's collection too....
South Dakota
Is where, you where at
I know,because that's where
You hung your hat
The many memories
You shared of that ......
We called each other names
But with respect
That's what Brothers do
With no regrets
So you old Goat....
Your life was good
Your memories are ours now...
Also a person
Who brought,your happiness
The Brother you never had
Bob was his name
He brought you joy
Laughter and happiness
To your life
Your memories
Will be with him
Forever too....
Rest in peace
Brother
The pain is gone
The suffering too
Brothers for life
We salute you........
Michael VanDyke @ Dec 31st.. 2017
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
Oh Sweet Wind
Blowing through the grass
Of the valleys below....
Even with the mountain tops
With the trees
The snow....
The scented wild flowers
The cut of fresh hay
As you drive down wind
On a clear,nice day....
The sail boats
On waters of blue
Sails set high
Holding true....
Sitting on the porch
Watching the sun
Setting away,
The evening breezes
Blowing astray....
Hearing your whistle
Singing through the trees
The chimes doing their music too....
Close your eyes
Feel it so
Oh sweet wind
Filling your soul....
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Of the valleys below....
Even with the mountain tops
With the trees
The snow....
The scented wild flowers
The cut of fresh hay
As you drive down wind
On a clear,nice day....
The sail boats
On waters of blue
Sails set high
Holding true....
Sitting on the porch
Watching the sun
Setting away,
The evening breezes
Blowing astray....
Hearing your whistle
Singing through the trees
The chimes doing their music too....
Close your eyes
Feel it so
Oh sweet wind
Filling your soul....
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Steal Away
The night shines
With the stars....
A full moon
As it's so bright....
The sun during the day
With warmth and light....
Steal away
For these moments
To see,to hear....
Hear the birds
As they sing
Flying from tree to tree....
The squirrels
Running the ground
Playing games
As they gather food....
Steal away
For these moments
To see,to hear....
As the river falls
From mountain cliffs....
The grass flowing
With the winds
In the valley below....
Steal away
For these moments
To see,to hear....
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
With the stars....
A full moon
As it's so bright....
The sun during the day
With warmth and light....
Steal away
For these moments
To see,to hear....
Hear the birds
As they sing
Flying from tree to tree....
The squirrels
Running the ground
Playing games
As they gather food....
Steal away
For these moments
To see,to hear....
As the river falls
From mountain cliffs....
The grass flowing
With the winds
In the valley below....
Steal away
For these moments
To see,to hear....
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
These Old Shoes
These shoes I see
Sitting on a box
Scuffed,spotted with paint
No shine to see....
I also see these shoes
Polished a new
With strings of brown....
These shoes
I see they worked
Climbing ladder
Lots of walking too....
Seen the paint
Spotted and stained....
From mowing the grass
As I see
The stains of green....
Now they lay
All worn and torn
Nobody to claim....
These shoes I see
Sitting on a box......
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Sitting on a box
Scuffed,spotted with paint
No shine to see....
I also see these shoes
Polished a new
With strings of brown....
These shoes
I see they worked
Climbing ladder
Lots of walking too....
Seen the paint
Spotted and stained....
From mowing the grass
As I see
The stains of green....
Now they lay
All worn and torn
Nobody to claim....
These shoes I see
Sitting on a box......
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The Night Falls......Believe
The night is flowing
And we are following it
Into the land of mystic lights......
The light of the night
As it dares to be......
Just come with me
I will show you
The beauty
Which is above......
As it unfolds its magic
Of twilight,stars
And of darkness that glows
But never reaching the end.......
All that counts
Is here and now
No tomorrows
Or yesterdays........
Turn the lights out
As you start dancing
See the universe
Begin to shine......
The gentle voices you hear
Are chasing the clouds away
So forever
We will see the stars
As they stay.......
As we see the ashes
Of glowing red
It's of the harvest moon
Speaking
As if to say
We can build another day.........
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
And we are following it
Into the land of mystic lights......
The light of the night
As it dares to be......
Just come with me
I will show you
The beauty
Which is above......
As it unfolds its magic
Of twilight,stars
And of darkness that glows
But never reaching the end.......
All that counts
Is here and now
No tomorrows
Or yesterdays........
Turn the lights out
As you start dancing
See the universe
Begin to shine......
The gentle voices you hear
Are chasing the clouds away
So forever
We will see the stars
As they stay.......
As we see the ashes
Of glowing red
It's of the harvest moon
Speaking
As if to say
We can build another day.........
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Sunday, November 12, 2017
As We Live
When your crying
You can't pick up the tears
It's like pouring
The raindrops
Back into the clouds.....
The light,far away
Looking so dim
As it gets closer
The brightness shows
Than fades away,again......
I can see your journey
Through your eyes
But I can't feel the pain
Or happiness
You went through.......
Everything inside of you
Just wanted to hide
Don't close the mind
For the heart will follow......
Let life move on
Without past dreams
Awakening
Let the gentle hands of life
Work their faith......
The stir of echoes
Will remain
So don't let your words
Hit the ground.......
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
You can't pick up the tears
It's like pouring
The raindrops
Back into the clouds.....
The light,far away
Looking so dim
As it gets closer
The brightness shows
Than fades away,again......
I can see your journey
Through your eyes
But I can't feel the pain
Or happiness
You went through.......
Everything inside of you
Just wanted to hide
Don't close the mind
For the heart will follow......
Let life move on
Without past dreams
Awakening
Let the gentle hands of life
Work their faith......
The stir of echoes
Will remain
So don't let your words
Hit the ground.......
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
The Changing Seasons
As the rains settle
The fog rolls in....
Covering the trees
Of their colors....
Yellows,greens
Reds,oranges too....
It blankets a path of mystery
Covering the sights we see...
Only the sounds
The traffic,the barking of a dog...
The silhouette of people
As they walk by...
Embrace what nature gives
As the seasons change...
For everything
Is of beauty....
If you look for it
To see..........
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
The fog rolls in....
Covering the trees
Of their colors....
Yellows,greens
Reds,oranges too....
It blankets a path of mystery
Covering the sights we see...
Only the sounds
The traffic,the barking of a dog...
The silhouette of people
As they walk by...
Embrace what nature gives
As the seasons change...
For everything
Is of beauty....
If you look for it
To see..........
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
My Fall......
As the fall breezes, blow in
I smell the aroma of burning leaves
All brown
Crumbly at your feet......
I feel the coolness of the air
As the temperatures
Try to rise for the day.......
I see the leaves of many trees
The colors
Of each and every one.....
The brilliant reds
Golden browns
Dark ruby
As many other colors follow......
The grass is greener
Morning dew,less heat
Help the way......
People walking
The wearing of sweaters
Maybe a jacket too........
The last of the gardens
Producing the fruits
Of as many plants
As it can do......
Tomatoes of red
Peppers of green
Yellow and Oranges too......
The flowers taking on the blooms
That they have left
I see purple,pink
Yellows and white.....
The season of fall
My personal favorite of all....
A comfort
Perfect weather
Of days and nights....
A time to sit and relax
Watch the leaves
As they glide
From the trees
To the ground....
Nourishing the Earth
For a start of a new season to follow..
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
I smell the aroma of burning leaves
All brown
Crumbly at your feet......
I feel the coolness of the air
As the temperatures
Try to rise for the day.......
I see the leaves of many trees
The colors
Of each and every one.....
The brilliant reds
Golden browns
Dark ruby
As many other colors follow......
The grass is greener
Morning dew,less heat
Help the way......
People walking
The wearing of sweaters
Maybe a jacket too........
The last of the gardens
Producing the fruits
Of as many plants
As it can do......
Tomatoes of red
Peppers of green
Yellow and Oranges too......
The flowers taking on the blooms
That they have left
I see purple,pink
Yellows and white.....
The season of fall
My personal favorite of all....
A comfort
Perfect weather
Of days and nights....
A time to sit and relax
Watch the leaves
As they glide
From the trees
To the ground....
Nourishing the Earth
For a start of a new season to follow..
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Keep Walking..
I watched the Eagle fly
Into the distant skies....
My thoughts started to drift
Like a gentle rain on my soul...
Reminding me
Of my past
To where I would go....
It reminds me of a few
Old sayings...
"Sometimes a shortcut,
Is the long way around"...
"Living with your eyes closed
Is easy"....
But I never did so...
I have miles of memories
On that road...
What will tomorrow bring
Would it bring a memory....
Or float away
Like a leaf
In a trickle stream....
Where is my life going
Where has it been....
Memories are forever
Dreams do come true....
The window to my heart
Use to have dead echoes
It only took you halfway.....
A path will always be there
With the glows
Of the moonlite nights.....
Making miles of more memories
What many tomorrows
Will bring.......
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Into the distant skies....
My thoughts started to drift
Like a gentle rain on my soul...
Reminding me
Of my past
To where I would go....
It reminds me of a few
Old sayings...
"Sometimes a shortcut,
Is the long way around"...
"Living with your eyes closed
Is easy"....
But I never did so...
I have miles of memories
On that road...
What will tomorrow bring
Would it bring a memory....
Or float away
Like a leaf
In a trickle stream....
Where is my life going
Where has it been....
Memories are forever
Dreams do come true....
The window to my heart
Use to have dead echoes
It only took you halfway.....
A path will always be there
With the glows
Of the moonlite nights.....
Making miles of more memories
What many tomorrows
Will bring.......
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Our Drive...
As the Bald Eagle flew
Soaring the Yellowstone
Above...
Watching as the water
Turns to ice
Than water again...
The Big Horn sheep
Walking down the Mountain
To the water holes
To break their thirst...
Cattle and horses
Grazing in the fields....
Captures of green
And of snow...
Below the mountains
Of white
Skies are of blue...
Snow packed roads
Travel at ease...
That's what I see.......
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Soaring the Yellowstone
Above...
Watching as the water
Turns to ice
Than water again...
The Big Horn sheep
Walking down the Mountain
To the water holes
To break their thirst...
Cattle and horses
Grazing in the fields....
Captures of green
And of snow...
Below the mountains
Of white
Skies are of blue...
Snow packed roads
Travel at ease...
That's what I see.......
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Monday, September 4, 2017
The Light of Night
The light of night
Dares to be....
It's casting of shadows
Through the trees....
The creatures of the evening
Come out to play....
I see the spiders
As they web,away....
The mysterious flights
Of the bat....
The sounds
They travel....
Making the mind
Wonder what
Or where,it is....
The sky's so dark
But beyond....
The brightness
Of the stars ....
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Dares to be....
It's casting of shadows
Through the trees....
The creatures of the evening
Come out to play....
I see the spiders
As they web,away....
The mysterious flights
Of the bat....
The sounds
They travel....
Making the mind
Wonder what
Or where,it is....
The sky's so dark
But beyond....
The brightness
Of the stars ....
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
The Walk
Tank full of gas
That dirt road of memories....
I see the dust
In the rear view mirror....
The roads of many
I have made...
Some were rough
Pot holes and rocks....
The destination
For you to see....
I will never have to say
I wish I did
Or I should have....
A million miles of memories
Are in my back pocket........
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
That dirt road of memories....
I see the dust
In the rear view mirror....
The roads of many
I have made...
Some were rough
Pot holes and rocks....
The destination
For you to see....
I will never have to say
I wish I did
Or I should have....
A million miles of memories
Are in my back pocket........
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Unfold The Magic
Unfold the magic
On it's journey
Let the mind relax
Seeing the roads ahead....
May it be of people
Who you met
Nature as it lives
Objects that draw attention....
Don't journey to the past
It doesn't live anymore
Some memories,put away
As in a chest
With lock and key....
I see the rainbows
Colors of bright and far
The creeks so clean
With pebbles and rocks below...
You can see the stars
With clear nights a far
The smell of clean air
Away from cities
People and cars....
That's the magic
With my journey
So far...
To sit on a rock
Glance at the fish
In the waters below....
Hear the birds
As they tell you so...
I see the wild flowers
As they bloom
The many colors
Scented smells too...
The turtles hurrying
With the hundred yard dash
To always finish last....
I see the rabbits
Coyotes too
The Ravens flying way above
With skies of blue...
Gentle rains
Breezes blowing ever so lightly...
This is the journey
My magic
Flows through...
To unfold it's beauty
Sounds
Smells too....
The magic I unfolded
Was of words
Bringing you to a place
To comfort you ....
Empty out the negativity
The magic is there for you
Silence is not with whispers
Is this journey for you....
Always remember in life
Sometimes a short cut
Is the long way around....
So unfold the magic
On your journey
Bring it to you...........
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
On it's journey
Let the mind relax
Seeing the roads ahead....
May it be of people
Who you met
Nature as it lives
Objects that draw attention....
Don't journey to the past
It doesn't live anymore
Some memories,put away
As in a chest
With lock and key....
I see the rainbows
Colors of bright and far
The creeks so clean
With pebbles and rocks below...
You can see the stars
With clear nights a far
The smell of clean air
Away from cities
People and cars....
That's the magic
With my journey
So far...
To sit on a rock
Glance at the fish
In the waters below....
Hear the birds
As they tell you so...
I see the wild flowers
As they bloom
The many colors
Scented smells too...
The turtles hurrying
With the hundred yard dash
To always finish last....
I see the rabbits
Coyotes too
The Ravens flying way above
With skies of blue...
Gentle rains
Breezes blowing ever so lightly...
This is the journey
My magic
Flows through...
To unfold it's beauty
Sounds
Smells too....
The magic I unfolded
Was of words
Bringing you to a place
To comfort you ....
Empty out the negativity
The magic is there for you
Silence is not with whispers
Is this journey for you....
Always remember in life
Sometimes a short cut
Is the long way around....
So unfold the magic
On your journey
Bring it to you...........
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
Walk Your Walk.......
Don't walk or think in self pity or guilt!
Make yourself proud,by what you do or think,not of what other's think of you,or what you think,they think of you!
As long as it's doing something good-do it......
The human mind is the most powerful tool on this Earth-use it wisely!
People over think a problem,it's probably a simple one,but over think it and it's a full blown problem (in their mind)..WHY!!!!!!!
Live your life as you want to live and (Or) do...
Without the thoughts of what other people think!!
Nobody can think of what other people are thinking,but the person themselves..
All it is, is a guessing game,guess what-YOU LOOSE!!!
Don't put your thoughts or words into anyone's mouth or their thoughts,it doesn't work..
You haven't a clue what they are thinking,you seriously don't,give up trying..
It will make you with self pity and guilt of the mind.....
Something you started by yourself,not other people!
Get out there,be yourself,enjoy what life has to offer..
It's there for the taking,always will be too...
Be with people that have the same values as yourself,same hobbies,same thoughts about life.....
It leads to great conversation....
Don't ever hang around people that give you a low complex or single you out-doesn't matter if its family or friends!
Leave them,leave the situation,find people that make you comfortable,making you feel at ease...
They are out there,believe me so!!!
Don't ever seek self pity! Hold your head high,walk proud,speak your words,smile,laugh,enjoy life!
It doesn't matter what others think of you,it really doesn't!
Your life is yours-enjoy it,the way you see fit!
The worries are just thoughts,that are not real (As I stated earlier),they really don't exist,but just stir around in the mind,waiting to be forced in play or forgotten .... Your choice!
Let it go,get rid of those worries,cast them aside!!!
Live in faith,walk in faith-IT WORKS!!!
Life is short,you only get one try,take it,use it wisely,with no regrets,no worries...
Life is good,if you let it be that way!
Only you can change that,YOU!!!!!!!
Make yourself proud,by what you do or think,not of what other's think of you,or what you think,they think of you!
As long as it's doing something good-do it......
The human mind is the most powerful tool on this Earth-use it wisely!
People over think a problem,it's probably a simple one,but over think it and it's a full blown problem (in their mind)..WHY!!!!!!!
Live your life as you want to live and (Or) do...
Without the thoughts of what other people think!!
Nobody can think of what other people are thinking,but the person themselves..
All it is, is a guessing game,guess what-YOU LOOSE!!!
Don't put your thoughts or words into anyone's mouth or their thoughts,it doesn't work..
You haven't a clue what they are thinking,you seriously don't,give up trying..
It will make you with self pity and guilt of the mind.....
Something you started by yourself,not other people!
Get out there,be yourself,enjoy what life has to offer..
It's there for the taking,always will be too...
Be with people that have the same values as yourself,same hobbies,same thoughts about life.....
It leads to great conversation....
Don't ever hang around people that give you a low complex or single you out-doesn't matter if its family or friends!
Leave them,leave the situation,find people that make you comfortable,making you feel at ease...
They are out there,believe me so!!!
Don't ever seek self pity! Hold your head high,walk proud,speak your words,smile,laugh,enjoy life!
It doesn't matter what others think of you,it really doesn't!
Your life is yours-enjoy it,the way you see fit!
The worries are just thoughts,that are not real (As I stated earlier),they really don't exist,but just stir around in the mind,waiting to be forced in play or forgotten .... Your choice!
Let it go,get rid of those worries,cast them aside!!!
Live in faith,walk in faith-IT WORKS!!!
Life is short,you only get one try,take it,use it wisely,with no regrets,no worries...
Life is good,if you let it be that way!
Only you can change that,YOU!!!!!!!
Monday, April 3, 2017
Natures soul
Walking the trees today
It was all nature and me
All the trees starting to bud
For their spring blooms and leaves
The ice melting from the creek
Forming pools of cold water
For the birds,fish and beaver
The deer in the back woods
Running here and there
Ready to mother fawns
The winds blowing
Through the trees
A soothing sound of nature
A field mouse running
Through the harvested land
To it's nesting site
In a hole in the ground
All the trails from the deer
During their winter runs
Going through the tall grasses
Under the fences
To the thickest of trees
My footsteps
Ever so quite
Silents from my lips
My eyes are focus
My ears hearing
What nature does
To relax the soul.....
It was all nature and me
All the trees starting to bud
For their spring blooms and leaves
The ice melting from the creek
Forming pools of cold water
For the birds,fish and beaver
The deer in the back woods
Running here and there
Ready to mother fawns
The winds blowing
Through the trees
A soothing sound of nature
A field mouse running
Through the harvested land
To it's nesting site
In a hole in the ground
All the trails from the deer
During their winter runs
Going through the tall grasses
Under the fences
To the thickest of trees
My footsteps
Ever so quite
Silents from my lips
My eyes are focus
My ears hearing
What nature does
To relax the soul.....
Michael VanDyke. @ 2017
The Island of Dreams
An island of dreams
Was on the horizon....
I seen it
From the floating raft
I was on....
Was on the horizon....
I seen it
From the floating raft
I was on....
To tired,to awake
I continued to drift
To this island
The island of dreams....
With its shore of sand
Very few trees
Did I see....
In these dreams
It can be
Of romance
Adventure and horror....
Maybe old dreams
As it did before....
In the distance
I see the Trolls hiding
Laughing as they ran....
Even the rainbows
Touching the sands. ..
I've seen the walkways of money
My favorite latti,poured with honey....
I could fly through the sky
With my arms out stretched
Like a bird....
Or in a cave
Of darkness
With no way out....
Dreaming about going to school
With no pants
Being at a prom
When you couldn't even dance....
An island of dreams
Nobody wishes for....
As you drift off to sleep
Than step through that door....
I seen it happen
So many times before....
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
I continued to drift
To this island
The island of dreams....
With its shore of sand
Very few trees
Did I see....
In these dreams
It can be
Of romance
Adventure and horror....
Maybe old dreams
As it did before....
In the distance
I see the Trolls hiding
Laughing as they ran....
Even the rainbows
Touching the sands. ..
I've seen the walkways of money
My favorite latti,poured with honey....
I could fly through the sky
With my arms out stretched
Like a bird....
Or in a cave
Of darkness
With no way out....
Dreaming about going to school
With no pants
Being at a prom
When you couldn't even dance....
An island of dreams
Nobody wishes for....
As you drift off to sleep
Than step through that door....
I seen it happen
So many times before....
Michael VanDyke @ 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017
The Night
The breezes
Glide the chimes
Of mellow music......
As the dark skies
open up
With it's gentle rains.....
The darkness covers
The sights.......
The objects
Playing their music
With the sounds
Of difference......
The tapping of the water
As it fills the buckets
That sit on the ground......
The splatter of the rains
As it hits the hard ground......
So why we leave our
Windows open ajar......
Hearing nature's music
As it plays their song.....
With a smile on your face
And calmness too......
You pull your blankets up
Bury your head
Into the pillow.......
And drift off to sleep.......
Glide the chimes
Of mellow music......
As the dark skies
open up
With it's gentle rains.....
The darkness covers
The sights.......
The objects
Playing their music
With the sounds
Of difference......
The tapping of the water
As it fills the buckets
That sit on the ground......
The splatter of the rains
As it hits the hard ground......
So why we leave our
Windows open ajar......
Hearing nature's music
As it plays their song.....
With a smile on your face
And calmness too......
You pull your blankets up
Bury your head
Into the pillow.......
And drift off to sleep.......
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