Spread the light
As it draws toward you
Be it of peace, love, happiness
In the darkest hours
There's a light in your eyes
It may seen, so far away
Walk towards it
The brightness shows
That's the way it is to be
The warmth, the comfort
Step out of the darkness
Meet me in the light
Shine bright
Hold it out
Hold it high........
Michael Vandyke @C 2018
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Words Of Play
Did you ever chase a white rabbit
Go ask Alice, she would know
Seen the house of the rising sun
Or the dark side of the moon
How about eat an American pie
With a bit of brown sugar too
Seen a green river
Looked over the rainbow
Maybe sit in a bar
In margarita Ville
I know you better stay off copperhead road
As the rains are coming down
Did the devil go down to Georgia
Or did he see the stairway to heaven
I've seen the crying eyes
As the teardrops fall
Knowing you had to be taking care of business
Without suspicious minds
So I tried on those blue swede shoes
Didn't like them, so I bought boots
Because my boots were made for walking
I made it to the city once, but left
Had to get back to my country roads
Hey you, roll me away
As soon as I hang up the phone
Words of play are fun
But your going to drive me to drinking
If you don't stop driving
That hot rod Lincoln.......
Go ask Alice, she would know
Seen the house of the rising sun
Or the dark side of the moon
How about eat an American pie
With a bit of brown sugar too
Seen a green river
Looked over the rainbow
Maybe sit in a bar
In margarita Ville
I know you better stay off copperhead road
As the rains are coming down
Did the devil go down to Georgia
Or did he see the stairway to heaven
I've seen the crying eyes
As the teardrops fall
Knowing you had to be taking care of business
Without suspicious minds
So I tried on those blue swede shoes
Didn't like them, so I bought boots
Because my boots were made for walking
I made it to the city once, but left
Had to get back to my country roads
Hey you, roll me away
As soon as I hang up the phone
Words of play are fun
But your going to drive me to drinking
If you don't stop driving
That hot rod Lincoln.......
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Oh Sweet Wind
Oh sweet wind
Come and blow on me
Lead me away
Bring the gentle breezes
Rimmed with rays of sunshine
As I look and see
The distant thunderstorms
Drifting to an unknown way..........
Oh sweet wind
What will you say
The clouds are in your command
Drifting high, in skies of blue
Hear the winds in the trees
Singing their songs through..........
Oh sweet wind
Is this how you speak
Is this how you flee
Tell me your whispers
Show me your mystique.........
Oh sweet wind
Come and blow on me
Lead me away
Bring in the sweet smell
Of wild flowers
From the valleys below
Bending the branches
On the weeping willow.......
Birds in flight
Wings with ease
Oh sweet wind
As you lead the way
Whisper to me
Someday.............
Michael Vandyke @C 2018
Come and blow on me
Lead me away
Bring the gentle breezes
Rimmed with rays of sunshine
As I look and see
The distant thunderstorms
Drifting to an unknown way..........
Oh sweet wind
What will you say
The clouds are in your command
Drifting high, in skies of blue
Hear the winds in the trees
Singing their songs through..........
Oh sweet wind
Is this how you speak
Is this how you flee
Tell me your whispers
Show me your mystique.........
Oh sweet wind
Come and blow on me
Lead me away
Bring in the sweet smell
Of wild flowers
From the valleys below
Bending the branches
On the weeping willow.......
Birds in flight
Wings with ease
Oh sweet wind
As you lead the way
Whisper to me
Someday.............
Michael Vandyke @C 2018
Shattered Not Broken
As you pick up the pieces
The reflections of yourself
Show through
The scars you carry
Not of flesh
Your soul, ripped to pieces
Bleeding your emotions
Within the spirit of you
Living, as life goes on
The love for your children
You watch as they grow
Leaving home
Some to never show
The work, muscles and nerves
Living on the edge
You just find that extra wedge
And push on
Some shattered
But never broken
The reflections back
Some may be
Are memories to erase
Your mate, love of your life
Never to hurt you
To always walk, by your side
Can leave the deepest scars
Unfaithfulness, bitterness
And loss
Tearing your emotions
Never breaking you
But shattering you
Into little pieces
Laying on the ground
Break me you can't
My spirit says no
I put myself together
I walk tall
The scars never show
A hand is on my heart
I feel is so
My spirit carries me
This I know
It might seem not
But its true
Shattered not broken
With reflections of me
Through you..........
The reflections of yourself
Show through
The scars you carry
Not of flesh
Your soul, ripped to pieces
Bleeding your emotions
Within the spirit of you
Living, as life goes on
The love for your children
You watch as they grow
Leaving home
Some to never show
The work, muscles and nerves
Living on the edge
You just find that extra wedge
And push on
Some shattered
But never broken
The reflections back
Some may be
Are memories to erase
Your mate, love of your life
Never to hurt you
To always walk, by your side
Can leave the deepest scars
Unfaithfulness, bitterness
And loss
Tearing your emotions
Never breaking you
But shattering you
Into little pieces
Laying on the ground
Break me you can't
My spirit says no
I put myself together
I walk tall
The scars never show
A hand is on my heart
I feel is so
My spirit carries me
This I know
It might seem not
But its true
Shattered not broken
With reflections of me
Through you..........
Michael VanDyke C 2020
An Old Erie House
Tammy and I were walking, just outside of town. It was an overcast day, the sun barely peeking through the clouds.
We could see rain coming, it looked like a distant shadow of grey.
We remembered, there was an old house a few hundred feet down the road, we knew it was time to take cover.
As we walked closer to the old house, we noticed it was getting bigger and bigger, I didn't realize the house was that big.
It was a huge three story home, windows everywhere, some of the windows were broke, shuttered hanging off their hinges.
The roof looked solid, which meant no leaks inside.
As we approached the house, we seen a nice porch with steps made of wood, leading up to the porch, also made of wood. It was a nice porch, big, also room enough for many chairs, even a swing bench with chains hanging from it's roof line.
The paint was missing, just grey boards and nails.
The main door was very unusual, it was a double door, windows stained with the fancy door knobs of brass.
The porch squeaked as we walked towards the door. I grabbed one of the door knobs, gave it a twist, the door opens, with cobwebs hanging on the top of the door, swinging out with the door, as if, not to fall.
Just than we heard the rain coming down, hard and heavy! We made it just in time.
Tammy and I walked inside, it was dark and gloomy, but dry.
Most of you know I like old houses and buildings, so we started to snoop around a bit.
The living room, which we were in, was huge! Furniture was here and there.
We thought it odd, no coverings were over any of the chairs or couch.
Dishes were on the dining table also.
I could see the kitchen from the area I was standing, so I walked over to it. It was nice, an old set up, as you thought it would be. An old cook stove, wood cooler and table.
What stuck me odd was that, as I looked around I could see canned goods in the cupboard, plates on the table, silverware also.
Tammy and I looked at each other, Tammy say's "Do you think someone still lives here"?
I was wondering the same thing too!
Lets walk up the stairs and see if their is anything strange up there. Tammy was sticking very close to me by than!
There was barely any light in the house, with many shadows dancing off the walls!
All the sudden, I felt a presence of something or someone looking at me! I whispered to Tammy, she felt it too!
We glanced over towards an opened door, there it was, a mirror, dirty but reflective. Our images standing in it.
So we kept walking, starting to feel comfortable and relaxed.
Tammy and I decided to split up and check out the other rooms on the floor, than to meet back by the stairs.
As I opened the first door to a bedroom, I could see it was very dark and hadn't been used in a very long time. So I shut the door and walked over to the other room.
I could see a hall closet, a few clothes hanging in it, with odds and ends on the shelf.
I could hear Tammy opening and closing doors too.
I came to the last door on the floor, grabbed the handle to open it and all of the sudden, I felt a touch!
I looked around, thinking it was Tammy!
I looked down the hallway, only to see her going up the second flight of stairs, to the third floor.
So I though maybe its just an old cobweb or spider. I grabbed the door knob, swung the door opening and this shadow runs across the room, to dive under the bed!
I just stood there froze in my tracks! It wasn't a four legged shadow either, it only had two legs!
I looked over towards the bed and it had blankets on it, they were drawn down, as you see, when your getting ready to go to bed.
That was enough for me! I wasn't brave enough to have another look, so I shut the door and headed down the hallway, looking for the stairs Tammy took.
I found the stairs, I started running up the stairs, to grab Tammy, so we could get out of this house!
I made it to the third floor, turned to see where Tammy was, than I see three shadows walk into a room!
This was getting to creepy for me, so I was about to yell for Tammy, when I hear this blood curling scream!
The hair on the back of my neck and arms were standing straight up!
One of the doors swung open and..............................
Michael Vandyke C@ 2018
We could see rain coming, it looked like a distant shadow of grey.
We remembered, there was an old house a few hundred feet down the road, we knew it was time to take cover.
As we walked closer to the old house, we noticed it was getting bigger and bigger, I didn't realize the house was that big.
It was a huge three story home, windows everywhere, some of the windows were broke, shuttered hanging off their hinges.
The roof looked solid, which meant no leaks inside.
As we approached the house, we seen a nice porch with steps made of wood, leading up to the porch, also made of wood. It was a nice porch, big, also room enough for many chairs, even a swing bench with chains hanging from it's roof line.
The paint was missing, just grey boards and nails.
The main door was very unusual, it was a double door, windows stained with the fancy door knobs of brass.
The porch squeaked as we walked towards the door. I grabbed one of the door knobs, gave it a twist, the door opens, with cobwebs hanging on the top of the door, swinging out with the door, as if, not to fall.
Just than we heard the rain coming down, hard and heavy! We made it just in time.
Tammy and I walked inside, it was dark and gloomy, but dry.
Most of you know I like old houses and buildings, so we started to snoop around a bit.
The living room, which we were in, was huge! Furniture was here and there.
We thought it odd, no coverings were over any of the chairs or couch.
Dishes were on the dining table also.
I could see the kitchen from the area I was standing, so I walked over to it. It was nice, an old set up, as you thought it would be. An old cook stove, wood cooler and table.
What stuck me odd was that, as I looked around I could see canned goods in the cupboard, plates on the table, silverware also.
Tammy and I looked at each other, Tammy say's "Do you think someone still lives here"?
I was wondering the same thing too!
Lets walk up the stairs and see if their is anything strange up there. Tammy was sticking very close to me by than!
There was barely any light in the house, with many shadows dancing off the walls!
All the sudden, I felt a presence of something or someone looking at me! I whispered to Tammy, she felt it too!
We glanced over towards an opened door, there it was, a mirror, dirty but reflective. Our images standing in it.
So we kept walking, starting to feel comfortable and relaxed.
Tammy and I decided to split up and check out the other rooms on the floor, than to meet back by the stairs.
As I opened the first door to a bedroom, I could see it was very dark and hadn't been used in a very long time. So I shut the door and walked over to the other room.
I could see a hall closet, a few clothes hanging in it, with odds and ends on the shelf.
I could hear Tammy opening and closing doors too.
I came to the last door on the floor, grabbed the handle to open it and all of the sudden, I felt a touch!
I looked around, thinking it was Tammy!
I looked down the hallway, only to see her going up the second flight of stairs, to the third floor.
So I though maybe its just an old cobweb or spider. I grabbed the door knob, swung the door opening and this shadow runs across the room, to dive under the bed!
I just stood there froze in my tracks! It wasn't a four legged shadow either, it only had two legs!
I looked over towards the bed and it had blankets on it, they were drawn down, as you see, when your getting ready to go to bed.
That was enough for me! I wasn't brave enough to have another look, so I shut the door and headed down the hallway, looking for the stairs Tammy took.
I found the stairs, I started running up the stairs, to grab Tammy, so we could get out of this house!
I made it to the third floor, turned to see where Tammy was, than I see three shadows walk into a room!
This was getting to creepy for me, so I was about to yell for Tammy, when I hear this blood curling scream!
The hair on the back of my neck and arms were standing straight up!
One of the doors swung open and..............................
Michael Vandyke C@ 2018
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Than It Happened...
I heard the music blaring. As I looked up, a car was driving into the complex, full of guys I never seen before.
Windows were down, I could hear them talking and laughing. As they came to a stop a few houses down, the doors came open and I heard a beer can drop and roll to the curb. The smell of cigarette smoke filled the air.
Tough looking crew, I thought to myself, as I looked away. Than I heard a voice from one of the guys, "Did you bring the pistols"?
Just than I heard the trunk pop open, I looked over to see two guys reaching in and pulling rifles out, loading them up as they walked towards the house!
Than a loud "SNAP" as the door was kicked in! I couldn't believe what I was seeing!
A few minutes after they walked in ,I heard arguments, than gun fire, a flash of light through the windows!
Than all the sudden, it happened........
Michael Vandyke C@ 1018
Windows were down, I could hear them talking and laughing. As they came to a stop a few houses down, the doors came open and I heard a beer can drop and roll to the curb. The smell of cigarette smoke filled the air.
Tough looking crew, I thought to myself, as I looked away. Than I heard a voice from one of the guys, "Did you bring the pistols"?
Just than I heard the trunk pop open, I looked over to see two guys reaching in and pulling rifles out, loading them up as they walked towards the house!
Than a loud "SNAP" as the door was kicked in! I couldn't believe what I was seeing!
A few minutes after they walked in ,I heard arguments, than gun fire, a flash of light through the windows!
Than all the sudden, it happened........
Michael Vandyke C@ 1018
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