Story Poems
These are poems that are longer than my regular poems and are almost considered a story. I wanted to see how far a poem could go, and this is the end results of where they brought me.
Being creative is fun. Here is a link to some other stories I wrote.
2061 (A Covid Futuristic Story)
https://budlem2021.blogspot.com/2021/12/2061-i-wake-up-and-i-am-cold.html
Filemma
https://filemma21.blogspot.com/2023/02/filemma.html
Now onto the index and the poems.
Cam & Foz: Summer's End (2014)
Fun-Eral (2015)
Ghosts Of The Past (2007)
One Brave Knight (2002)
Out Of The Blue Part 1 (2003)
Out Of The Blue Part 2 (2003)
Out Of The Blue Part 3 (2003)
Out Of The Blue Part 4 / conclusion (2003)
Radio From Heaven (2003)
Running Bird (2018)
Soul Quest: Castle Of The Dark (2004)
Soul Quest: Castle Of The Dark 2 (2004)
Soul Quest: Castle Of The Dark 3/conclusion (2004)
Soul Quest: Valley Of The Dead (2004)
Soul Quest: Dream Quest (2004)
The Flight To Freedom (2013)
The Healer's Touch (2006)
The Journey Of Two Feathers (2003)
The Rainbow Wizard (2001)
Uneeka (2020)
Cam & Foz: Summer's End
© by Bud Lemire on May 13, 2014
It was a warm and sunny day
“What To Do?” were the thoughts of Camray
He could ride his bicycle down to the park
But knew he'd have to be home before dark
All the children thought there was something different about Camray
Yet they couldn't really say, in exactly which way
He knew what it was, but thought everyone was the same
When they really weren't, he thought they were playing a game
He knew exactly what he heard
He listened closely and it was a bird
A Yellow Warbler spoke to him from a little tree
At first he looked around but that's all he could see
“Hey you, what are you doing looking at me?”
The little yellow bird looked at Camray from the tree
“I was just thinking how beautiful your wings are” said Camray
The little yellow bird jumped closer since everything was okay
“I take good care of them, the yellow is in my family”
“And compared to others, we're smaller as you can see”
Camray did notice that, and smiled at the bird
As he glanced around, thinking of his next word
“Tell me yellow bird, do you have a name?”
“Yes,” the Warbler replied, “in your language it's not the same”
“It's Fozerello, but you can just call me Foz”
“It's the name I answer to, only becoz”
“My name is Camray, will you be my friend?”
Foz replied “Yes, I'd like that” as he let a branch bend
“Camray, how do you know the language of the bird?”
“Well Foz, ever since I could talk, I understood what I heard”
“There's something, that I will tell to you”
“I had a dream, which just might be a clue”
“I found myself flying, high up in the skies”
“With every kind of bird imagined, they were every size”
“I wasn't afraid being up so high, my wings helped me to soar”
“When I awakened from my dream, my wings were no more”
“I cried at first, because I had no wings”
“But then I understood each song that the bird sings”
“There's something Camray, special about you”
“I felt drawn to you, and I somehow knew
“Mostly those without wings, don't understand what we say”
“Yet your silent stride, told me that this would be a different day”
“I'm a seasonal friend, Camray, when it's cold I fly away”
“South, to where my feathered friends all stay”
“I wish I could fly with you Foz, but I have no wings”
“I stay here in the Winter, to see what the season brings”
“I'll think of a sunny day, and you perched in a tree”
“And know on this special day, you became a friend to me”
“And you Camray, have touched my heart with joy”
“I'll think about you happily, a special wingless boy”
“Foz, may your journey be a good one, dear friend”
As they parted, the summer came to an end
Although the summer came to an end,
this was the beginning of a very special
friendship that would last many seasons.
It would change how he saw things, and how
birds saw humans as well. It was a barrier
that opened up the communication between
humans and birds. An understanding. A new world.
Filemma
© by Bud Lemire on Jan 30 - 31, 2017
She didn't know, how she could break free
And thought being trapped there, was her destiny
Filemma was special, and yet she didn't know
She hadn't used her powers, so they didn't grow
When they came for her, not too long ago
Shackling her brutally, depressing her very soul
It's not so much, the cause of what she had done
Her captors, always liked a little fun
They blamed her for the uprising, in the southern part
Rising up against their ruler, upsetting the apple cart
She didn't see them hiding, around the corner of her house
They certainly were quiet, these rats were not a mouse
They had her shackled, tightly against the wall
Hanging up high, if she got out she'd surely fall
And yet she had a feeling, that maybe it wouldn't be
Yet what would break these shackles, and would set her free
Her mind took her back, thinking of an earlier time
When her Mother, Fortuana, had given her a sign
She said “We come from a line, of powerful sorcerers”
“We covered our powers, by selling many kinds of furs”
She remembered something as a kid
But wasn't sure what a sorcerer did
Maybe something to do with magic, in a way
Could it be in something, that she would say
Words were forming in her mind
Using her thoughts, she let them unwind
She pushed out at her restraint
Her shackles flew to the wall, like glitter paint
It didn't take much of a push, to set herself free
Now to escape this prison, and then she would see
As she peeked around the corner, she could see a guard
If there was only one, it shouldn't be so hard
She wondered how this sorcery, would work on a living man
So she once again pushed, while doing a body scan
She didn't push too hard, she finally had the knack
That guard toppled over, as if from a heart attack
Who needed weapons, when you had the power of sorcery
So powerful this magic, that it had set her free
This was the easy part, but more enemies were outside the wall
She wondered if her magic, would work against them all
She came to a door, and wondered where it lead
Opening it slowly, she saw someone sitting on a bed
A man with purple hair, and eyes the purest blue
“My Name is Mesco, please take me away with you”
Mesco was in a prison, and would need to be set free
She pushed at the door, and it opened without a key
Mesco smiled, as the door opened wide
And soon he was looking at the prison, from the outside
Filemma and Mesco headed down the hall
A dead end, it had lead them to a wall
Mesco pointed and whispered, “Out the back way”
The door that held the prison, brought them to the light of day
Before them lead a path, that lead to a mass of trees
A forest at the end, on one branch was a hive of bees
They followed the path, to see where it would go
Mesco took the lead, he seemed to know
He slowed down, and turned to Filemma to say
“There is hidden danger, if we go this way”
Filemma asked “what are you talking about?”
Then a fast movement, brought on a wild shout
Little people holding spears, behind the trees they came
“So this was the hidden danger,” Filemma thought without any blame
They were speaking, with their spears pointing ahead
So Filemma and Mesco, followed where they were lead
Following the little people, down the path that twists and turns
They passed trees, and bushes, and also many ferns
Little round houses, that looked to be made of grass
They came across a little woman, she was showing her ass
She was dancing in the middle of a circle, as people cheered
Filemma hope that they weren't forced into, doing something that she feared
They passed the dancer, and stopped by the biggest house
A little fat man was standing in the doorway, the woman must be his spouse
They motioned the captives inside, to a chair where they could sit
Across the room inside, a big candle was being lit
Mesco whispered “these are the Gitchies, this is a ceremony they hold”
Filemma was glad to know this, happy that she had been told
She asked Mesco, what would happen next
Mesco replied smiling, “Nothing to do with sex”
Relieved, yet that never cross her mind
She was happy to know, Mesco seemed so kind
A man stood up in front, and started to speak
Mesco with his forefinger, touched her on the cheek
He said “he is talking about us, to his people's ears”
Filemma listened, but she didn't have any fears
Mesco stood up, and spoke to them in their tongue
Words that flowed together, like a song that had been sung
Mesco turned to Filemma, and this is what he said
“Because we are enemies of the Castle men, we will not be dead”
“These are the Gitchies” said Mesco with a smile
“They have lived in these woods for quite awhile”
“They want to know, what brought you here”
“And to also tell you, you have nothing to fear”
Filemma looked up, and in her memory
Found that place, that brought her misery
“I was bathing , not far from here, in the nude”
“When the Castle Men, came upon me, and they were so rude”
“they held my clothes, watching as I came out”
“They called me dirty names, they started to shout”
“They let me get dressed, then tied me with a rope”
“Until a memory came upon me, I had given up on hope”
Mesco smiled again, as they Gitchies asked how they got free
Filemma replied “I realized through a memory, I retained sorcery”
“You come from beyond the Mountains,” said a Gitchy from the rear
Emotional, Filemma replied “yes,” with a tear
“I was searching for my sister, wondering where she could be”
“She wasn't with the same Castle men, so I couldn't set her free”
“Some men like the Castle men, had taken her away”
“I've been searching for her, every night and day”
A female Gitchy stepped forward, “There is a place called Consoom”
“A big place with many people, but it may cause you your doom”
“Many Castle men, and people, from all around”
“They dwell in this place, and here she might be found”
The female Gitchy point to the East
And said before they leave, they'll join them in a feast
The Feast with many foods, so many Gitchies from everywhere
They even gave Filemma, some food that they could spare
“One final gift, we give to you today”
“A charmed necklace,” as the female Gitchy walked away
“Whenever you need help, rub this charm light”
“It will help you anywhere, whether day or night”
A Gitchy guided them, to a place to lay their head
It wasn't quite as comfortable, as their own familiar bed
But soon Filemma and Mesco, faded into slumber
Cutting logs so many, they lost track of the number
Taking a closer look, into a Nightmarish dream
She was awakened, by a loud noise and a scream
The Castle Men, were attacking her family home
She's never seen them before, their features all unknown
She saw them, taking her sister away
Her sister Domina, struggling to get free
They had her face covered, she couldn't talk or see
Filemma ran out to stop them, but was taken from behind
That was the last thing she remembered, darkness took her mind
Dark skinned, dark skinned, as the sun beat down
Her beauty spoke of royalty, but she didn't wear a crown
Just a trader of furs, nothing more than that
Living in her village home, is where she was at
Just a handful of family, were left to tend the place
All the others killed, by an enemy that showed no face
She came to, and she looked around
For traces of the footprints, and where they were bound
She'll get her sister back, no matter what it takes
Already she was feeling, all the familiar aches
Then she found herself bathing in a stream
This almost felt like, this could be a dream
Castle Men grabbed her, and tied her up real tight
Blindfolded her, and cut off her daylight
It was so tight, she'd never break free
She wished, that she could somehow see
Feeling like someone, was giving her a shake
It was Mesco, “It's time to come awake”
Realization, that the two sets of Castle Men weren't the same
It was from different places, that each of them came
So she knew the place, had to be Consoom
With a little luck, it wouldn't be her doom
They thanked the Gitchies for the feast
And the provisions to take, as they headed east
One thing Filemma thought, as they headed down the trail
They needed to free her sister, and they couldn't fail
After half a day's walk, they came to more trees
From inside the Gitchy backpack, she tasted something like cheese
She broke off a piece, and let Mesco give it a try
Then overhead, they saw something pass by
Mesco smiled, “Filemma my friend, you need not fear”
“They have Flying Squirrels, in the trees over here”
Filemma asked, “have you been here before?”
Mesco replied, “Long ago with my family, we came to explore”
“Mesco, do you know this area very well?”
“Yes, but the last time I was here, I went through hell”
“Mesco, do you have an idea where these Castle Men might be?”
“I recall a large building, that's what I did see”
'If we keep following the trail, we'll be there in half a day”
Filemma smiled, as she let Mesco lead the way
Two hours later, they came to a certain spot
“Okay Filemma, let's see what you got”
“Mesco, what so ever do you mean?”
“Time to practice that sorcery, or you'll be green”
“See that large rock over there, by that tree”
“I want you to hit it with your power, we'll see”
Filemma concentrated, and pushed her power out
The rock was pulverized, Mesco gave a shout
“Now let's try it, with a little less force”
Filemma laughed, yet she sounded a little hoarse
Mesco pointed at another rock, not too far away
“Filemma, just relax your mind, and it will be okay”
She did, and the result she used with her power
That hard rock was in a shape of a flower
Mesco laughed, his face was filled with glee
“My sister use to pick these flowers, especially for me”
“We called
her PinRose, because she did”
“I haven't seen her, since I was
a kid”
Filemma smiled, because she loved flowers too
And something else, she just somehow knew
Then she wondered, how did she know
Must be a part of her sorcery, as it was always so
Mesco smiled and said, “Now let's see how you do on a man”
“Mesco, I'm not sure about this, do you think that I can?”
“Just use your mind, and think about what will be”
Mesco went over, and sat under the tree
Filemma closed her eyes, visualizing Mesco here
When she opened her eyes, she saw Mesco disappear
She had no idea, that these powers did anything close
Then she felt something touch her face, like a ghost
Filemma jumped up, and turned around
She looked, but nobody was to be found
Then she heard a little laughter, and she knew
As Mesco was in front of her, he came back into view
“It's a gift of my people, I learned when I was boy”
“It was something that I use to, always enjoy”
“Mesco, it means, I still didn't get to practice on a man”
Mesco smiled, “I've always known that you can”
“How?” Filemma asked with a questioning look
“Because, your visualization, is as plain as a book”
“Remember when we were at the Gitchy home”
“You knew without saying, that we weren't alone”
“Yes!” Filemma smiled, “I felt there was someone else there”
“And there was!” Mesco continued, “You were quite aware”
“A little man in the shadows, with a beard”
“Yes!” said Filemma, “and that seemed so weird”
“What was he doing?” Filemma asked, “because I didn't look”
“He was writing down everything we said, into a book”
All of a sudden, Filemma looked up at the sky
As one of those giant squirrels, went flying by
What an amazing discovery, Filemma noticed that the squirrel
Was not really a squirrel, but a small Gitchy Girl
“Mesco, did you know this was part of their plan?”
“Yes,” Mesco nodded, “They are the protectors of this land”
Mesco looked up, then down, and then all around
“I guess this will perfect, for our sleep in the ground”
Mesco pulled out two small blanket rolls
And placed them on the ground, where there weren't any holes
“The Gitchies gave them to us” Mesco said with a smile
Filemma replied, “a little bit smaller than our normal style”
“Yes, but we can't be picky, and we won't get dirt on our clothes”
Not that Filemma was complaining, not one to turn up her nose
They heard forest animals, but none came too near
They slept in rotations, always open with one ear
At some point, they both were asleep in the night
Both were awakened, by the first sign of daylight
Only half a day, and they would be there
While sleepiness left them, they became more aware
They ate some of the provisions, the Gitchies had given
Both came more to life, in the land of the living
They started off on the trail, before too long
Mesco was whistling, a cheery old song
Filemma was smiling, “I know that tune”
And the trail brought them, all the way to noon
They arrived at the valley, that lead to Consoom
If they planned it well, it wouldn't lead to their doom
“Filemma, I'm going to look around, I'll be right back”
“I want to see who is where, so we'll have all the facts”
Mesco headed off, to check it out
While Filemma, filled her head with plenty of doubt
It seems we may have troubles, is what she thought
Getting Domina out, without us getting caught
All of a sudden she heard a noise, it was Mesco returning
She was anxious to find out, what she would be learning
“There's a lot of people, workers around there”
“It will be dangerous, we'll have to take care”
“Listen, Filemma, I think I should go in alone”
“Take a look around, and see what is known”
“I want you to be my back up, only come if I say”
“You're telepathic, so I'll send a message your way”
Filemma didn't like the idea, but she understood
She'd be prepared, in case he should
“Mesco, how did you get caught, you seem so wise”
“They came up from behind, took me by surprise”
“Couldn't you have turned invisible, and gotten away?”
“I wasn't quite the same man, I am today”
“They shackled me, before I could be so quick”
“What they did to the other captive, made me sick”
Filemma was afraid to ask, what could that be
“I have an idea, because of how they treated me”
“You have no idea, Filemma, I don't want to say”
“They aren't men, and one day they will pay”
“Be careful Mesco, I'll be listening for your words”
High above them weren't the Gitchies, but some gray birds
Mesco was silent, as he walked down the trail
Filemma pulled out a flask, and took a sip of ale
A sudden noise, made her turn her head
“Look at what we have here,” what of the Castle Men said
Filemma took in about five of the men there
Her power came to life, and she was quite aware
Part of her wanted to kill them, but she tried something new
Several ideas crossed her mind, and then her powers blew
So fast, that they hardly saw it coming
Some of the men didn't get far, when they were running
The bark from the tree came off, and intertwined them all
That's when she heard, it was Mesco's call
“They have me, but they think I'm alone”
“Good thing these dogs, have themselves a bone”
Filemma knew, there was a message there
Oh yes, he'll keep them busy, and I'll do my share
She kept a branch in her hand, as she walked ahead
Remembering some words, that her Mama said
“Sometimes there are things you'll have to do”
“You have the power within, it'll help you though”
“These were one of those times, I guess”
“Well, I'll just have to do my best”
She sat down by a tree, to meditate
Get in focus, but there was no time to wait
She realized with her gift, she was the friend of the tree
Using her powers from within, she would set her sister free
She put a few small sticks, up her sleeve
Tricks to help her plan, then she started to leave
She held one branch, to get her to the door
She'd be prepared, for whatever was in store
She practiced with the branches, a time or two
She was prepared, and she knew what to do
She watched the Castle, from the top of the hill
Everything seemed too quiet, eerily quite still
“They could have set a trap for me”
“I'll have to be cautious and see”
She was at the front door, ready for anything
Wondering what her entrance would bring
Small branches ready, she opened the door
Yet it was absent of life, just like before
“What could have happened here?”
Then she heard a small voice, whisper in her ear
“They were taken away, with creatures with skin of blue”
“The purple haired man tried to escape, but there was nothing he could do”
She looked up to see on her branch, a little yellow bird there
“I'm a Warbler, there's no need for you to stare”
“The Gitchies are close friends of mine”
“I knew trouble came, they sent me a sign”
Filemma had to know, “Can you describe these creatures of Blue?”
“They looked like giant bugs, there was nothing I could do”
She looked up to see on her branch, a little yellow bird there
“I'm a Yellow Warbler, there's no need for you to stare”
“The Gitchies are close friends of mine”
I knew trouble had come, they sent me a sign”
Filemma had to know, “Can you describe these creatures of Blue?”
“They looked like giant bugs, there was nothing I could do”
“Call me Yarby, what do they call you?”
“Filemma,” she replied, as she thought of the bugs of blue
“I came from beyond the mountains, from the west”
Yarby chirped and said “That's where I use to have my nest!”
“Any idea Yarby, where those blue bugs took everyone?”
“I have an idea,” Said Yarby, “but it won't be any fun”
“They live a long journey away, in a giant Hive”
“Many times their hostages, are barely kept alive.”
That was all Filemma needed to hear
Just what she needed, more things to fear
“You've been to the Hive before?”
“Yes Filemma, but they don't use a door”
“Yarby, I think I need to get on my way”
“You won't want to come along, it'll take more than a day”
“I think you'll need me to come along”
“So you don't take any turns that are wrong”
It took a day and a half, when Yarby finally said
“It's not too far now, it is just ahead”
As they came closer, Filemma could see
Buzzing around the giant Hive, like a Blue Bumblebee
There were several of them, buzzing around the Hive
She was hoping, Mesco and her sister, were still alive
“The only way in, is the the way they fly out”
She'll have to be captured, without any doubt
“Yarby, I'm volunteering to be captured, and to be brought into the Hive”
“I have no plans to die, my plans are to stay alive”
Filemma spotted a branch, belonging to a nearby tree
She now knew their freedom, and what would be the key
She had mastered, the magic of the tree
Hoping her plan, would set them all free
Climbing wasn't something, she liked to do
Yet she had to climb, to make her plans come true
When she got to the branch, she had chosen to be
With a thought from within, it grew larger on the tree
Then the branch stretched, as if it was alive
Until the branch was over, the entry to the Hive
Directly over the hole, that would lead the way
She was just hoping, all would go okay
She had the branch, bring her through like a rope
Once she was inside, then she'd have to cope
These flying blue buzzers, saw her arrive
Attacked her, trying to defend their Hive
She pulled the small branches, out of her sleeve
As her eyes looked around, it was hard to believe
She saw Mesco, and her sister, up on the wall
And several others, she hadn't time to count them all
First she would have to stop the blue bees, who were now in a rage
It had come to her suddenly, these branches would build a cage
Next she had to get them, all into one place
Without them realizing that, that could be the case
She had them chase her, until there was no way out
They moved in much closer, until there was no doubt
She let loose the branches, and they formed a cage
She watched as the blue buzzers, went into a rage
She saw Yarby was there, pecking on the wall
Working her way, to releasing them all
Filemma went to the wall, helping each one down
That sticky stuff that held them, was a light brown
When Mesco came down, there was a smile on her face
“You've mastered the branches!” as he gave her an embrace
Her sister, Domina, with tears in her eyes
Was happy, that she didn't crystallize
She got down, and embraced her sister so tight
A kiss on her cheek, they were close to the same height
Then in the cage, a small fire built to a flame
In a puff of smoke, nothing was the same
Those flying blue bugs, had quickly disappeared
Their threat now, was nothing to be feared
They all made their exit, out of the Hive
Glad to know, they all remained alive
After a journey back to the Castle, they gathered by the Well
Everyone has so much to share, and so much to tell
As darkness arrived, and it became night
There came a glow, of a bright purple light
“Mesco!” Filemma smiled, “Why is your hair growing so bright?”
Mesco replied smiling, “It happens when I'm happy, and filled with delight”
Finally they all turned in, for they deserved a good rest
While Yarby sang in the distance, as she sat by her nest
Filemma
© by Bud Lemire on July 26, 2018
Outside of the village Turvo, sits a little yellow bird
Watching and listening, to everything he saw and heard
Savage men pushing a man with dark hair
The village was in ruins, everyone was in despair
Other savages had a woman, with hair of white
The little yellow bird took note, of everything in sight
Into the small forest, is where they were lead
He noticed the spears that they had, had a tint of red
Yarby the Yellow Warbler decided, it would be easier in flight
He's glad he found them again, out of the forest to the right
He knew where they were going, into the jungle of Nizami
Once they were taken there, nobody was ever set free
Yarby flew back, to his friends at Castle Vovo
Sure that the news would be a hard blow
As he got closer, he saw some smoke rising
But that wasn't the reason, it seemed so surprising
He saw some Gitchies, and they weren't alone
The same kind of savages, but he was about the unknown
He heard a sound, coming from a tree
A Gitchy was on a branch, so nobody could see
Yarby landed on a branch, which was easy for this bird
While the Gitchy named Hakara, told him all that was heard
“We saw the savage people, set fire, and we set them free”
“They caught my friends, so I am up here in this tree”
Hakara gave a bird call, and who should it be
Filemma, Domina, and Mesco, appearing from behind a tree
Yarba and Hakara moved down, closer to the three
They discussed on how to, set the Gitchies free
Yarby flew off, soon he would return
To find those savages, and what else he could learn
He couldn't understand the savages, but the Gitchies were unharmed
That was the only good news, so they shouldn't be alarmed
He flew back to his friends, with all of his news
His wings brought him quickly, there was no time to lose
Telling them what he saw, just down the road
Five Savages had the Gitchies, in a captive mode
They were bound together, with some kind of rope
Filemma smiled, because now there was some hope
It was too bad that they had to be caught
As her mind drifted, becoming one thought
She wondered if the magic, that she used on the tree
Would work on the rope, and set the Gitchies free
She threw a thought out there, with an image in her mind
To see if it would work, or what else she would find
All of a sudden, three Gitchies came into sight
They were smiling, all filled with delight
When they were closer, one of them said
“For a moment there, I thought we were dead”
“Then all of a sudden, we were set free”
“By invisible hands, we wondered who it could be”
“Suddenly those Savages, were tied up very tight”
“Then we decided, it was time to take our flight”
After they had time to calm down from their recent event
Yarby told them of the village, that's where he went
“Two people in the village, were taken from there”
“One man with hair so very dark, a woman with white hair”
Domina gasped! “Uncle Berr and Aunt Cami!”
Filemma frowned, “who else could it be”
Yarby continued, “the man had hair on his chin”
“The white haired woman, was a little too thin”
“We need to free them!” she said with a thought
“Too bad, that they had to be caught”
It's been a long time since Filemma and Domina had been there
To to return to their birth village, with a story they could share
Hakara stepped forward, “Remember the Whistle that was given to you”
“Blow it for help, and we'll know what to do”
Filemma turned around, and Hakara had disappeared
It was their way, to others it still seemed so weird
Preparations didn't take long, and they were on their way
Four traveling companions, ahead was a long day
At the end of each day, they camped at night
They set off again, at the sign of first light
They didn't encounter problems, except tired feet
Yet they wondered, what creatures they would meet
It was four days, and they were almost there
They could tell, by the smell in the air
They came to a hill, overlooking the village below
Filemma and Domina, were at a place that they know
“Home,” Filemma said, a smiled formed on her face
Then a frown came, remembering what happened at this place
The sooner they'd arrive, the sooner they would know
And plan a departure, for they would have to go
When they were last there, the homes were torn down
The Savages were guilty, but none were around
Stone little structures, clay to hold in place
Many rebuilt them, which was so in this case
The travelers found, they were happy to have a rest
The long journey, was truly quite a test
Filemma looked to see who was around
A Cousin she knew, was the one to be found
Calipri was one, who was high on the village committee
She held a high place, and also high authority
Calipri said there were no more trouble, since her Aunt and Uncle was taken
Security was now stronger, because so many villagers were shaken
The travelers were happy of the news
Still there were two, they didn't want to lose
All they could now, is get some good sleep
Tomorrow they would plan, on how they should leap
Everyone slept well, except for just one
Filemma dreamed of an Island, they shone like the sun
So lit up, and sparkled so bright
It shined for miles, this island of light
She woke up wondering, what could it mean
Or could it just be, a crazy old dream
She'd keep it to herself, for the time being
Yet still she was wondering, what she was seeing
During the afternoons, Filemma taught Domina the magical ways
Soon she was mastering it, in the coming days
Plans were made, of the Nizami rescue
How it would work, nobody really knew
The villagers never went into Nizami
So nothing was known, on how it would be
They have to take a chance, and hope for the best
Each knowing that, each day is a test
Filemma's dream kept replaying in her mind
She knew it was Akimbo, she must find
Akimbo was an old woman, wise and she'll know
Before any final plans, she'll know where we should go
Akimbo had long white hair, that glowed in the light
Her voice was musically pleasant, her clothes were all white
When Filemma entered with a smile, Akimbo smiled too
“Oh there you are, I've been expecting you”
Filemma told her all about the dream
Akimbo looked like she was about to scream
Then she relaxed, and said with a smile
“Your dream was of Mezmotza, the Light Isle”
Akimbo went on to explain about the Isle
As she was talking, she held a slight smile
“It is said, all answers to magic are there”
“I've been there before, and here's what I'll share”
“A Wizard of Light, makes the island his home”
“Living with another, so he's not alone”
“Only those that are pure of heart and soul, can go”
“No darkness can enter, this is something you should know”
Akimbo bowed her head, signaling that was all she knew
Filemma thanked her, that's all she could do
She returned to her friends, with a story to tell
Of an Island so bright, it could be under a spell
They were all amazed, at what she had to share
Some couldn't talk, others could only stare
The importance of this dream, was realized by each
So they all agreed, the bright isle they must reach
Mezmotza was on the Isle of Light
Where all things there, seemed to shine bright
Borkin was the path, that would lead them there
Yarby was the only companion, who would take to air
Early in the morning, they were on their way
The sun and its warmth, made for a beautiful day
Filemma had found a hand written note
That read “I've gone to get us a boat”
It didn't take them long, before they reached the shore
Mesco was with the boat, but there was even more
Pyar and Zyar, were owners of the baot they would ride
Sea men for years, they offered to be the guide
Soon they were off, to the Isle of pure light
Pyar said “We'll be there, long before night”
Zyar said “Calm waters mean there's no danger”
Upon reaching Mezmotza, things would get stranger
Later afternoon, they had a view of the Isle
Filemma looked, and then she had to smile
It was a great feeling, when the adventure began
On the shore, there was a bright glow to the sand
Upon reaching shore, Pyar pointed ahead
“Just follow that path, that's where you'll be lead”
The companions started off down the trail
Filemma was thinking, “give us strength we don't fail”
The path lead to a sparkling castle, made of crystals of some kind
Filemma looked back, thankful that no one was left behind
“You are all here, you can't expect any more”
A man stood in the doorway, he wasn't there before
He stood in a long glowing white robe
Inside his hands he held a globe
“I saw your destiny coming this way”
“I also know why, you are here today”
Filemma smiled and asked, “are you the Wizard of Light?”
The Wizard replied, “yes I am, you're very bright”
“Call me Orkid, I am a Wizard, and this is my place”
“We have things to discuss, which is always the case”
Before them appeared a table and chairs
“Sit back and enjoy, free of all cares”
Upon the table stood food and some drinks
Orkid was smiling, and giving everyone winks
“Getting past Burdoko, won't be easy at all”
“He's very dark, and he's built an evil wall”
“I can shed some light, on what we need to do”
“Plans will come to light, as we think it through”
As our companions, headed for the boat, one thing was on their mind
They didn't remember how the conversation ended, or what it is they'd find
Bits and pieces, they knew
On what they had to do
The trip back was an easy one for each
As Pyar and Zyar brought the boat to beach
Down the Borkin path, they walked
Hurriedly on their way, they talked
Domina broke the silence, “What good can a pearl do us here?”
“Against a dark Wizard, we have so much more to fear”
“Orkid said,” Filemma replied, “The pearl has a sensory perception”
“So, I'm sure, we shouldn't fear any reception”
“He said to put it down, and it will do the rest”
“Guaranteed not to fail, so it won't need a test”
They arrived at Turvo, early in the night
For our companions, it was a welcomed sight
Filemma told everyone, “Pack up what you'll carry, we leave in the morning”
With those words, the sky darkened, and they took that as a warning
It turned out that the morning brought a beautiful day
Sunny blue sky, and our companions were on their way
Before reaching Nizami, they stopped to have a bite
They went over what the recalled, at the Isle of The Light
Mesco's head was a radiant purple, as he spoke
“I believe Orkid put a spell on us, some kind of a joke”
I recall him saying, “All will be remembered, when the time is right”
“All will work out fine, let your power be your light”
Filemma opened her leather bag, and took a small wooden box
Gently she set it down, on a large pile of rocks
She opened it, and took out the brightest pearl ever seen
It shone upon everything, made the grass look bright green
All were looking at it, wondering, what could a little pearl do
It was beyond their knowing, they didn't have a clue
It didn't matter now, all would be revealed
Best now to keep it safe, and to keep it sealed
Our companions were ready, to enter Nizami
All were on the look out, for all that they could see
They came to the entrance, stairs leading down
Each of them looking, each wearing a frown
“You must go down them to get anywhere”
It was Orkid's voice, they began to stare
“Orkid,” Filemma said, “you sound muffled, like you're in a box”
“You could say I am, at the bottom, watch out for the rocks”
At the bottom of the long stairs, were some large rocks
Mesco said “Be careful, and please watch your socks”
They climbed over the rocks, and were on solid ground
Several human skeletons, is what they had found
After an agreement, on which way to go
Whether it was the right, they didn't know
There was a passage that lead to the right
The passage was darker, with very little light
“Open the box” came Orkid's voice
Filemma did so, and easier became their choice
Light illuminated the whole passageway
What once was night, now became day
They came to a two way Passageway
But which was the one, where danger lay
“Either way, we must move ahead”
Filemma's fear was in what she just said
They came to a place where stood a wooden door
Orkid's voice screamed “Get down on the floor!”
That yell was enough, to get them to the ground
The explosion was quite a thunderous sound
Filemma looked around, to see if everyone was okay
She picked up her leather bag, and then stepped away
Mesco looked around and asked “What was that all about?”
Orkid responded “A Magical seal, no doubt”
“Set to the foot fall vibrations of your feet”
“Now is a good time to rest and to eat”
After eating and resting, they started up once more
Each one now knowing, stay away from every door
Orkid's voice, “There will be traps like that, all along the way”
“My feelers will help, so listen to all that I say”
They had come to a huge cavern, where they stopped and looked around
There were many passages, they noticed black marbles on the ground
Orkid's voice again, “Do not touch them, they're a trap!”
Then came a sound, like a loud thunder clap
A male Gitchy was standing in a passageway, all alone
He looked taller than most, because he was standing on a stone
He talked, “I commend you for getting this far”
He pointed at the box, “It's only because of who you are”
Orkid's voice “A dark Gitchy, I should have known”
“Call me Xartoff, but I am not alone”
Several other Gitchies stood around him, from out of nowhere
“It's a trap!” shouted Orkid, there was a fizzling in the air
The Gitchies were gone, and in their place were marbles of black
Which told Orkid, why the Gitchies, didn't attack
“The Black Marbles,” Orkid said, “are deadlier than you knew
“Don't go near them, or they'll attach themselves to you”
“And that won't be good, dark magic is at work”
“Which means only, that nearby Burdoko must lurk”
All of a sudden, a dark cloud appeared
Domina said, “It was just as we feared”
“Oh yes, be afraid, as you'll never get past me”
Moving quickly, Filemma set the pearl free
She rolled it towards the dark Wizard, not too far away
Dark and light merged, changing into a cloud of gray
In a cloud containing dark and light
Was a battle that made an eerie sight
Nobody could tell who was winning
It seemed to each, that their world was spinning
Mesco took control, there were three ways to go
To search for the prisoners, only one could be so
They split up, and each went down one
Whoever found them first, it wouldn't be fun
Filemma found her passage lit in bright red
She followed the light, to see where it lead
A little further, she saw cells off to the right
The red light, seemed to get a little more bright
She saw some prisoners, all had a bright red glow
She couldn't understand why, but she wished to know
She spotted her Aunt and Uncle, they were red too
Did the dark Wizard do this, she wished she knew
She called to her Aunt and Uncle forward they came
She hoped this wasn't, some sort of game
“Fil,” her Aunt asked, “Did you hear what I said?”
Filemma asked, “Why are you all glowing red?”
Her Aunt and Uncle started out loud
Her Uncle said, “Your Mom would be proud”
“It's your homing beacon,” her Aunt said with a smile
“Red light is our family color, the glow is our style”
All of a sudden, five dark Gitchies appeared
Filemma thought, “it was just as I feared”
Behind them, came a slight sound
Mesco had tossed something on the ground
Up in smoke, suddenly the dark Gitchies were not here
While the prisoners waited, for all the smoke to clear
“How?” Filemma looked at mesco, wondering why
Mesco replied, “ Black Marbles, it's not a good day to die”
Filemma concentrated on the cell door
In minutes, it fell to the floor
Her Aunt smiled, “You've done quite well”
Auntie,” Filemma responded, “I have so much to tell”
In the passageway, appeared someone in gray
They didn't know who it was, it was hard to say
Domina was the first to ask the stranger who
“I am Borkido the Gray, can I come with you?”
“I'm sorry,” Filemma said, “You are someone we don't know”
“Being a stranger, we can't take you with us when we go”
The Gray stranger said “Look closely if you will”
Yarby flew in front of him, recognition was his skill
Yarby said “He sure looks like Orkid, I'd say”
The rest agreed, that he did in a way
They were all staring, and when they were done
Borkido said, “I am Orkid and Burdoko, combined as one”
Mesco smiled and said, “Magic! You merged to gray”
Borkido smiled slightly, “Yes, but I hope it won't stay”
Filemma asked, “How do we know that the dark won't prevail over the light”
Borkido replied, “We're in balance, the left and the right”
He continued, “We could come in handy, in case trouble should arise”
Mesco said “Let's let him come, he speaks the words of the wise”
Our companions returned to Turvo, with Borkido the Gray
With Yarby flying ahead, leading the way
It was another adventure, all over and complete
After a village gathering, they each put up their feet
Sleep took them over, in a dream they floated free
While a Yellow Warbler sung, perched in a nearby tree
Fun-Eral
© by Bud Lemire on June 15, 2015
Everyone gathered for his wake
Each person there had their own take
Some of them knew him when he was a kid
They talked about all the things that he did
Some knew him when he was a man
Amazed by all he did and all he still can
Up until that moment when he had to leave
At this Wake though, no one came to grieve
Smiles on their faces, laughter out loud
Happiness settled, all over the crowd
At most Wakes you see faces with tears
At this one it was raised glasses with cheers
If you looked around, you wouldn't find a frown
Why among them, there was even a clown
He was taking balloons, and making all sorts of things
Making me think of the difference that every day brings
Boys and girls were dancing in the next room
It wasn't an ordinary Funeral as you would assume
All at once they gathered around
There came a squeak and another sound
All heads turned to the casket as it opened up
If you think this was it, you haven't heard enough
Up sat the deceased, with a smile on his face
Happy that all the people he loved, gathered in this place
He spoke loudly and here is what he said
“It's been a great party, but I'm not really dead”
“I thought it would be fun, and I listened and I heard”
“What you were saying about me, I heard every word”
“I realize now how much I touched you, and how much you touched me”
“I now understand just how our lives are really suppose to be”
Everyone was touched by what he just said
Then he collapsed and he lay down and was dead
But that wasn't the end of the story told here
He is remembered every day throughout every year
He touched so many people, and that's how it should be
When the soul is acknowledged, for what it gives to thee
I always wondered how it would be if the Funeral and
Wake had a twist to it. We should actually be happy
that our loved ones who have passed are in a better place.
Yet we are sad because we no longer have their presence.
When we remember them each day as long as we live. We
keep them alive in our hearts and our souls. Until the time
comes when we shall meet them again in Spirit.
Ghosts Of The Past
© by Bud Lemire on Jan 8, 2007
She sat alone, late at night
Each noise she heard, caused a fright
What was it, that scared her so
Sit comfortably, and I'll let you know
One night while she was sleeping
Ghosts from the past came a creeping
They gathered all around her bed
These living spirits we call the dead
What reason could they have, for being here
As the story goes on, all will become clear
You see, a long time ago
There was a woman, dark was her soul
She had swallowed a bitter pill
Her motives became, to Kill, kill, kill
She killed the family she loved the most
Insanity became her host
She held the gun, and aimed it well
Her memory's gone, but I will tell
She smoked some weed, and had a drink
Her mind was gone, she couldn't think
She shot each one, but was unaware
The stink of marijuana, filled the air
A clouded mind, no sanity found
The silence here, was an eerie sound
We move ahead, to a distant time
She saved herself, and she's doing fine
Love came into her life, but it didn't last
That's when it started, Ghosts Of The Past
She doesn't recall that day she held the gun
That tragic day, when she killed everyone
A cockroach runs across the floor
A prison guard appears at the door
The court agreed on the Electric Chair
But all she could do was sit and stare
As the currents passed through
She had a Life Review
Awake and alive, on the Other Side
She knew that she had finally died
Before her, stood the Ghosts Of The Past
Curious about them, she had to ask
“Why did you haunt me all these years?”
If she could cry, there would be tears
They all smiled, you could feel their love
You could hear everything, they were thinking of
“We weren't out for revenge, or trying to scare you”
“We just wanted you to know, the love that we knew”
“Despite your actions, so long ago”
“Our love united, to fill your dark hole”
They took her hand, and lead her to the light
She had more lessons to learn, but things would be alright
Just my imagination bringing out another poem
One Brave Knight
© 2002 by Bud Lemire
Into the dark forest, rides one brave knight
Armed and surrounded, with a spiritual light
Searching for souls, who are lost within
Lighting their way, is where he'll begin
Many have fallen, beneath the trees in the dark
He sends his light out, giving them back their spark
He knows what they need, and knows what to give
And knows how much light, they need to again live
A glimmer of hope, from this brave knight
To battle dark forces, with all of his might
He stands forth, and he says unto thee
"Give back the souls, so they're once again free!"
The shadows of evil laugh, for what could he do
The light surrounding the knight, changes from black to blue
"Try laughing at me" he says to them all
"This knight lives in light, and he'll never fall!"
All at once, the shadows start to fade
Out come the souls, on the path that he made
Shining within each soul, is a warm shining light
Making this forest much brighter, by One Brave Knight
Out Of The Blue
by Bud Lemire on Feb 24, 2003
Tattered clothes with patches, he showed up at their door
No one knew where he came from, or what he showed up for
His beard was long and scraggly, he's struggled through the years
Scars that were visible on his face, shows he conquered many fears
It was freezing cold outside, surely he can't stay there
So they let him inside, because it was only fair
He took his hat off, and shook off all the snow
If you looked deep into his eyes, there was an inner glow
They asked him "how did you come to be here?"
He replied "The answer I give may sound mighty queer"
Do you believe in miracles, and all things that will be
Because I have a story, so listen closely to me
I was gathering all the cows, because of the approaching storm
When something hit me very hard, and it felt very warm
I thought it was a tornado, but much to my surprise
Then it got much colder, and I opened up my eyes
It was snowing up a blizzard, like it never was before
And I looked before my eyes, and there I saw your door
I could just make it out, because I was so near
So I came up and knocked, as I held back my fear
Before he could continue, they offered him something to drink
He asked for a cup of tea, and gave them each a wink
It was quite an unusual story, they didn't know what to do
For it seemed this kindly stranger, appeared Out Of The Blue
The tea was good and piping hot, and it was Earl Grey
Warming up the kind stranger, as he thought of what to say
They needed answers, of how he got from there to here
So they could bring him back, and things would become clear
Then he noticed their computer, on the other side of the room
A television screen and typewriter, together, oh what he could assume
They asked him if he had one, he replied "yes, one of each"
The husband and wife puzzled, at the response of his speech
They asked him where he lived, so they could take him there
He looked around, and then got up from his chair
I guess I should be going, he thanked them for their hospitality
They told him not yet, the storm in the window, they still could see
He told them he worried for his cows, he had left outside
And said he was a farmer, with an added tone of pride
Surely in this kind of weather, their milk is likely froze
Why there might even be, icicles between their toes
The caring couple, reassured him all would be okay
And that there was nothing, that he could do today
He bowed his head, and clasped his hands to pray
And wondered just how long, this snow storm was going to stay
The couple also wondered, what they were going to do
When this kindly bearded stranger, showed up Out Of The Blue
They told him he could sleep there, there's nothing to do now
Telling him to sleep peacefully, and not worry about any cow
When the storm lifted, they would drive him back
For now he gazed in wonder, at all the bric-a-brac
He slept in their guest-room, but he had a dream
And knew there was more, than exactly what it seemed
He traveled forward in time, about forty years ahead
Many of his friends today, would most likely be dead
I wonder what happened to my farm, he wondered silently
And how would I return, to the place where I should be
The answer came to his mind, and it would bring him home
He had to find his help, at some place called The Wizard's Dome
He awakened with a smile, he hoped that they would know
Where the place is located, so that he could go
A knock came at his door, the snow storm had passed
He was up and eating breakfast, he was homeward bound at last
He asked them if they knew, where that place could be
And the looks upon their faces, they thought he was crazy
They said he couldn't go there, many strange things there indeed
But he told them of his vision, and he told them of his need
They wondered about this man, and what he really knew
And why had he appeared suddenly, from Out Of The Blue
He told the couple, they may think it is bizarre
But he traveled to their door in time, not by distance far
And he needed the Wizards, to help to send him there
The only words he got from them, was only to BEWARE
They drove him, to the requested place
Wondering if again, they'd ever see his face
Appearing at the front door, was a man in a long cloak
And he disappeared before him, in a great big puff of smoke
The door before him opened slowly, and he walked on through
And to his amazement, he was taken in by the view
He wasn't sure if he was outside, or if he was back in
It was so full of life here, that it made his head spin
Flowers and grass, and all of life, it grew everywhere
Butterflies and birds and more, all were in the air
Animals of every shape and size, all came into sight
A peaceful feeling came over him, all would be alright
The cloaked man, appeared in front of him again
And smiled and said, that he could call him friend
"I know what you want, and I'll help you return to your farm"
"I didn't mean for this to happen, hope it didn't cause you harm"
The kindly gentle farmer, smiled and said that it was okay
He said it sure didn't feel like forty years, but more like one day
In a puff of smoke, back to the past, the farm came into view
And the Wizard of the future, disappeared Out Of The Blue
Radio From Heaven
© 2003 by Bud Lemire
Much to my surprise, the music started to play
From the radio station, I didn't know what to say
For the radio wasn't turned on, and it wasn't late
It wasn't the CD player, and it wasn't the tape
I just listened, as I heard new songs from those who had died
Continuing their musical careers beyond, and I could have cried
It sounded so wonderful, it touched me beyond words
In my mind, I could picture beautiful flying birds
John and George of The Beatles, teamed up for a song there
And the radio played it, and love was in the air
My ears were tuned in, to listen and to hear
All the Heavenly voices, that came into my ear
I heard Elvis Presley in the spotlight, and he's still singing and swaying
He's the King Of Rock N' Roll there too, so everyone keep on praying
For the words you send, is what they all receive
It all depends, on whatever you believe
I was happy to be able to hear this, and I had to smile
Because I would never find this station, on the radio dial
It was early in the morning, about one fifty seven
When the songs came on the Radio From Heaven
I actually turned on the boombox,
and didn't have the radio on, but heard music
Running Bird
© by Bud Lemire on Jan 18, 2018
Her name was Running Bird, she couldn't fly
Rescued and given care, she would always try
A Gold Finch at birth, with all of her might
In this life, she put up a good fight
Then came a loud sound , she ran up a tree
Without her flight, it was the only way to flee
A woman at the window, watches with a smile
Not leaving her place, she's there for quite awhile
“I left my nest, so very long ago”
“She took me in, her caring I know”
“I wonder if the other birds knew”
“My courage came, all because of you”
“You gave me hope, despite my lack of flight”
“That in each day, I'd have your guiding light”
“I know, you'll be watching out for me”
“Your home is my comfort, when I think of thee”
Then Running Bird, ran up the tree high
The woman watched, as she began to fly
She flew by the window, but not for a final goodbye
“When I'm this way again, I'll stop in to say hi”
This is dedicated to a special woman who has a wonderful
heart filled with love for the creatures of this world. She
loves me, and I love her. I am as blessed as “Running Bird”
to have this woman's love. People, caring for the other
creatures in this world, is a good way to show your appreciation
for those we share this world with. Every thing here on this
planet is precious. Thank you Vicki!
Soul Quest 1: Castle Of The Dark
© by Bud Lemire on May 3, 2004
Angelica and Nelak looked seriously at the map
While Bud looked on saying "it's a trap!"
"I feel it too!" Angelica said as she turned
The ground beneath their feet.....burned
How they got here, seemed a mystery
Possibly someone's dream that had gotten free
They had come to find answers, written in stone
And the woman's voice, screaming on the phone
She screamed that some dark force, had taken her soul
Her voice then faded, before she told them where to go
They had a map of spirit trails, passages in time
Hoping it would connect them, to the screaming woman's line
"It seems that I saw yellow," said Nelak with a smile
Angelica and Bud traced the yellow line for awhile
Bud's finger suddenly stopped, at a very large mark
Angelica's eyes got bigger, "It's the castle of the dark!"
Nobody who's gone there, ever came out alive
Nelak pointed to a car, "come on, I'll drive"
Where did that car come from, it wasn't there before
They all got in, as Nelak put the pedal to the floor
This is a N.A.B.(Nelak, Angelica, & Bud(budlem( Adventure)).
Just having a little fun here. Thought you would enjoy.
Soul Quest 1: Castle Of The Dark #2
© by Bud Lemire on May 3, 2004
They were racing very fast, it seemed like in mid-air
Nobody seemed to notice, nobody seemed to care
Then before their eyes, was a most horrible sight
Nelak looked around. "Guys, should I have turned right?"
"No," Angelica whispered, "this is the place right here"
They summoned up all their courage, and let go of their fear
Bud spoke softly, "it's time for a plan for all"
Linking their hands together, "we'll stand or we'll fall"
As they made their way, their plan fell into place
Nelak whispered "I'm getting an image of her face"
"She has red hair, as if they are in flames,"
"and different colored eyes, which aren't quite the same"
Can their combined spirits, help to free her soul?
It won't be very long, and they will surely know
The door opened before them, they entered cautiously
They looked in all directions, but nothing they could see
Then their spirits shook, and they felt deep pain
The most horrible headache, pouring down like rain
They knew their enemy, wasn't playing fair
So our three heroes, concentrated on a prayer
Soul Quest: Castle Of The Dark (Conclusion)
© by Bud Lemire on May 3, 2004
"Angels who guide us, help us to set her free
Send us your light, to help us better to see
Break the ties, that hold her hostage here
Crystal visions please help us, to see clear"
The room lit up instantly, at the prayer's end
An Angel stood before them, to take them to their friend
Before too long, they came upon a place
Where the flaming red haired woman, shared a darkened space
The light of the Angel, and our heroes three
Broke the dark restraints, and set the woman free
Her spirit was so happy, everyone could assume
The love of this lost soul, filled the entire room
They thanked the Angel, for giving them a hand
Then the Angel disappeared, no more in demand
The woman followed them, back to their car
With Nelak at the wheel, they soon had gotten far
Another case closes, for our heroes of the light
As Angelica points to Nelak, that she should take a right
Bud is looking at the map, when a line flashes red
Angelica's face looks frightened, "It's the valley of the dead!"
Soul Quest 2: Valley Of The Dead
© by Bud Lemire on May 9, 2004
Nelak looks closer at the map, as it flashes red
“Did you say it’s the Valley Of The Dead?”
Angelica pointed, “It’s where all the spirits stay”
Bud added, “And it’s also where we’re going today”
“Alrighty!” Nelak exclaims with a big smile on her face
Angelica calmly said, “Spirits and humans in the same place”
“But aren’t they sharing the same space now?” Bud asked with a smile
“Yes, in a way,” Angelica replied, “but it’s in a different style
She continued “It’s a spirit to spirit connection, only stronger”
“And also,” Angelica continued, “It can last much longer”
“Wow!” Nelak exclaimed as the map flashed red
Speaking softly Bud said “Time to visit the dead”
Nelak asked “I wonder what our quest will be today?”
Angelica put in, “I said a prayer to guide us on our way”
“Great!” Nelak and Bud replied in unison as they got in the car
Picking up the speed , they were traveling fast and far
They came to a crossroads, which way should they go?
Out of nowhere, a male figure appeared with a glow
“It’s Patrick (repoman)!” Angelica beamed, “he’s pointing to the right!”
As a tear formed in Angelica’s eye, Nelak drove into the night
The car hadn’t gotten too far, when it came to a stop
They were on a cloud, they got out but didn’t drop
Bud broke the silence, “This looks more like Heaven than Hell”
Off in the distance, they heard a ringing of a bell
Nelak wondered, “Do they know that we are here?”
“I’m sure they do,” Angelica said, “but never fear”
Bud smiled, “Hope that wasn’t the dinner bell, because I’m not hungry at all”
Our three heroes followed an invisible road, wondering if they’d fall
“Images are coming into my head,” Nelak said
She continued, “There’s a living spirit among the dead”
“He fell to sleep one night, and never woke”
“His body’s in a coma, while his family loses hope”
Angelica commented, “He must be a lost soul”
Bud added, “Not knowing which way to go”
Nelak went on, “I’m letting him know we are here”
“He says he’ll do his best to guide us near”
“Before he can rejoin his body, we need to find his lifeline”
Angelica whispered, “We must find it soon, he’s almost out of time”
Bud asked Nelak, “Is his aura color blue?”
“YES!” Nelak shouted, wondering how Bud knew
Bud responded, “I see a blue thin line over there”
He pointed beyond a tree, but no one saw it anywhere
Bud realized he was seeing, what they couldn’t see
Angelica suggested “One of us should go in, and send him by that tree”
“I will go,” Nelak volunteered, “he seems to trust and know me”
“Go with our love,” Angelica said, “go forth and set our friend free”
Angelica placed a necklace around Nelak’s neck, and then started to say
“It’s St.Christopher, the traveler’s guide, he’ll protect you on your way”
They all held hands, in a silent prayer of the soul
Strength combined as one, as Nelak started to go
Before long as they watched, she faded from their sight
Bud noticed around Angelica, a mysterious glowing light
Angelica smiled and said “Nelak has set our friend free”
They both walked over, to the blue lifeline by the tree
There they saw a young man’s spirit, following his lifeline
Reclaiming his life back, making up for the lost time
They wondered where Nelak was, and if she was okay
Looking back the way she went, she was coming back their way
As she got closer, she said, “ I sure love being me”
“And I’m so happy that we set this young soul free”
Everyone looked up, as a terrifying blackness filled the skies
No one seemed to notice, the eerie red glow in Nelak’s eyes
hmmmm. I wonder if Nelak could use some Visine in her eyes lol. ~Bud~
Soul Quest 3: Dream Quest
© by Bud Lemire on May 12, 2004
The dark skies got darker, blackening into night
Bud made a comment, “Wish I had my flashlight”
“All life is about to end,” Nelak said with an evil tone
Out of her pocket, she pulled out some old bird’s bones
Angelica and Bud stepped back, as they noticed the change
The red glow in her eyes, Nelak was acting very strange
Bud noticed Angelica was in some sort of a trance
While off in the distance, Nelak did an unusual dance
He put his hands on Angelica’s shoulder, and her eyes opened wide
She whispered, “I’ve been in touch with the spirits on the inside”
Then out of nowhere came these coils of bright white light
They wrapped around Nelak, and they held her tight
“Patrick?” Bud asked Angelica as he started to smile
“Yes,” replied Angelica, “he’s been with us for awhile”
Bud asked, “Did he tell you of anything we can do?”
“He did,” she said, “but it’s going to be up to you”
“It seems,” she continued, “she’s had some trouble to sleep”
“And now she’s gone further, and went a little too deep”
“Spirits tell me you have the gift to enter one’s dream”
“And you guide souls to safety, strange as it seems”
“Yes, strange,” Bud responded, “I don’t remember them all, or what I do”
“But tell me dear Angelica, while I’m doing that, what about you?”
She replied, “I’ll be sending you energy, to help your soul get through”
She continued, “And Patrick and the spirits, will be helping us too”
“Now is the time!” Bud exclaimed, “Let’s save our friend!”
“Remember to limit,” Angelica added, “the time that you spend”
Then not long later, Bud had fallen fast asleep
Angelica took his hand in hers and started to weep
Bud found himself at some sort of carnival show
And started searching for Nelak, high and low
He had no idea, just where to start
Then suddenly, he felt her in his heart
A flicker of light, then caught his eye
“The House Of Mirrors, is where I got to try"
“But as I look in the mirror, I only see me”
“I wonder where Nelak, was going to be”
As he looked in the next mirror, his eyes showed red
“I’ve come to set her free!” is what he said
“You can’t scare me, I know no fear!”
Then he hit, and broke the mirror
Then he was in a darkened room, without any light
Faces appeared, and then disappeared from his sight
He knew the faces he saw, and knew what to do
“Face me you coward, I’m not scared of you!”
The faces appeared again, illusions of his own face
“I must free Nelak, from this horrible place!”
A message from Angelica, “Prepare to act”
Bud suddenly felt something, fall on his back
It was a red eyed Nelak, looking for a fight
His right hand took on, a bright white light
As he wrestled with her, he placed his right hand on her head
She stopped struggling and fighting, and seemed to relax instead
The redness in Nelak’s eyes, started to fade away
And the darkness of night, became the light of day
Bud picked up Nelak, from where she lay on the ground
And he noticed, she was starting to come around
“Where are we?” she asked, as she looked ahead
“What’s the last thing you remember?” was what he said
“I was wearing the necklace,” she replied, “but it got stuck”
“I took it off, and then it’s from there I don’t remember much”
"How do I get out of here?” he asked the skies
Angelica’s voice responded, “Just open your eyes”
Bud opened his eyes, and looked across the room
Angelica was holding Nelak, whistling a happy tune
Bud looked up at the sky, lit up by the sun
And whispered, “Thanks God, I owe you one”
I hope everyone likes the ending.
My friends Nelak (Kalen) &
Angelica from Australia (who has passed since)
The Flight To Freedom
© by Bud Lemire on March 28, 2013
All he could think of was freeing her from the Ogre
Breaking her free and being able to hold her
She was held in the castle's dungeon somewhere below
Where the alligators and muddy waters flow
He knew she didn't see him that way, only as a friend
But he was so controlling, and the rages had to end
He could disguise himself possibly as a Troll
Deep inside he knew he had too good of a soul
That wouldn't work, so what else would he do
To save his true love from being Ogre stew
Then it came to him, he'd dress up as a wizard
And use some spells to zap that oversized lizard
He knew some old spells an old friend showed to him
Time was growing shorter, the day was growing dim
He saw a bunch of people, an assortment of them there
So he sneaked in among them, and they were unaware
As they moved ahead to where the Ogre stayed
He headed for the dungeon, with a sword he just made
He saw she was chained, quite tightly to the wall
She didn't see him, she couldn't see much at all
His first though was, she better not be dead
But then all at once, she moved her head
He conjured a spell, to unshackle her legs and feet
She could barely move her head, yet their eyes did meet
He saw a smile gently spread across her face
And felt a love come over him, all over the place
He had to come closer, to see her real near
Let her know of his love, and nothing to fear
He pulled her close, put a deep kiss on her lips
She rubbed her body all over him, with her hips
He heard a noise and felt something warm and wet
Not being sure this would be something he'd ever get
She squeezed so tight and wouldn't let go
Something had happened, he felt high on her soul
Then all of a sudden it was like an earthquake
He felt he was flying, their bodies began to shake
Something left his body, left from the inside
She used her legs to pull him in as her guide
She held him close and kissed him back
Nothing could come between, and that was a fact
All at once they hear a sound
So they disappeared so they wouldn't be found
They lived in the valley in a beautiful home
Away from the Ogre, the Trolls, or any Gnome
They grew old together, a wonderful time
This beautiful woman was mine, all mine
A Fantasy based on some truth, about a woman I love deeply, Vicki
The Healer's Touch
© by Bud Lemire on June 11, 2006
He lies there silently in bed
Not one word was ever said
Yet soon he'll feel a healer's touch
Maybe just a little too much
For physically, she isn't there
Her spirit comes, because she cares
Spiritual healing, is beyond compare
A sudden jolt gives him a scare
Her healing touch, thought to heal
The painful touch, was much too real
The curtains moved, and he looked around
But within his room, no nurse was found
Many months have passed since that event
He tells me of another and how it went
She returned, but returned with me
Along with us, my Mother made three
We three together, tried the healer's touch
Even though he said, it hurt too much
He looked at me and said, "don't do that again!"
I knew if we did, it would be to heal a friend
The Journey Of Two Feathers
© by Bud Lemire Oct 2003
Who would
have guessed that it would happen today
TV would be off because
someone forgot to pay
She looked forward everyday, to a special
show
Even though it was a rerun, oh she loved it so
I guess she'd have to find, something else to do
Although she didn't know what, not even a single clue
On such a sunny day, she set foot out the door
Not sure exactly, what she was searching for
Maybe she would find some friends, and perhaps they could play
To make it so much better, on such a sunny day
Beautiful dark hair, a child of 10
A day without TV, in search of a friend
Seems like all the kids, were nowhere to be found
So she arrived at the park, but still there was no sound
There was an old lady, sitting on the bench looking ahead
She was throwing food to pigeons, and tearing up some bread
Birds would eat the bread crumbs, of every kind and size
The woman had the look, of someone old and wise
Two Feathers as they called her, because her spirit was free and light
Gazed up at a passing bird, as it had taken flight
She thought she was, much like that bird in flight
Spreading her wings and flying, and taking in the sight
Oh how she wished she was that bird, high up in the sky
Looking down upon the world, as wings would help her fly
Then before she knew it, she was looking down at everything
She glanced at her body, and she had such beautiful wings
How could she be, up here in the air
When her human body, was so far down there
She spread her wings and she glided well
Among the clouds as if under a spell
It seemed to feel that time stood still
As if she wasn't under her own free will
Or maybe it was more like a dream
There was much more to it than what it may seem
And then a voice came within her mind
It was soft and gentle, and felt so kind
“When you spread your wings, they will take you far”
“Remember your spirit and all that you are”
“Don't waste your time on little things”
“Take time to fly and spread your wings”
Then a woman's voice came into her head
She opened her eyes with what was said
"Isn't it amazing how God made the birds?"
The old lady was smiling after speaking those words
Two Feathers smiled and started to sing
“I've changed forever since I've found my wings”
“I'll never walk alone, with the wings that I've earned”
“I'll softly glide through life, with all that I've learned”
Two Feathers went through her life, touching all those around
With the touch of an Angel, and her feet off the ground
I was influenced by my stepdaughter Aunja to write this poem,
although the rest of it is all my imagination.
The Rainbow Wizard
© 2001 by Bud Lemire
With a swing of his arms, colors everywhere can be seen
Purple, red, blue, yellow, pink, maroon, and green
From a black and white world, colors all appear
And you know that,The Rainbow Wizard is near
He colors your world, from the music that he hears
And calms you of your worries, and calms you of your fears
He knows you need every color, to fully enjoy your life
Feeling blue isn't enough, to battle all your strife
He sends you the rainbow colors, and a happy song
And you feel so captivated, you want to dance along
A feeling of peace, can be felt all around
It stimulates your soul, with the colors and the sound
He likes to make you laugh, he loves to see you smile
With a colorful sense of humor, he'll stay around awhile
You find it easy to chat with him, in messages that you send
He sends you pink roses, as the symbol of love from a friend
His love is there, keeping you from feeling blue
Because his friendship, is one that is so true
So take in all the colors of the rainbow, and enjoy the love he gives
And see the beauty in everything, for how our spirit lives
He has quite an imagination, he lets it wander far
Making you think his origin, is beyond the farthest star
He has a twinkle in his eye, when he knows he's made your day
Colors are flying everywhere, as the music starts to play
So take the rainbow colors, and spread them all around
Share them with others, so the love will always be found
And if you see colors dancing, in front of your eye and ear
Smile, and remember, The Rainbow Wizard might be near
I use to call myself this, at Pal Talk at times
Uneeka
© by Bud Lemire on April 28, 2020
Across the galaxy, far from planet blue
Is a man, who looks nothing like you
Uneeka, unlike anyone you would know
Because in the dark, he gave off a bright glow
It didn't bother him, that he never needed a light
Others seemed to think, he was just too bright
He could read a book, without turning on a light
Others who came too close, thought it was a fright
One woman, was intrigued by his glow
She loved to watch him, but he never did know
Ungila was beautiful, Uneeka was too shy
So when she came around, he would pass her by
She wanted so much to plant a kiss
Inside she knew it would cause bliss
She wondered how he would react to that
She had to find out where his feelings were at
So, kiss him, she did, while he was feeling low
Brighter than everything, was his glow
He turned to her asking “why did you do this?”
She smiled and replied “You just needed a kiss.”
Uneeka and Ungila lived happily forever. And their days
were never dim. Because Ungila had a glow too. Together
their days were even brighter, because they had each other.
There was never any darkness, because they always saw
everything for what it was, even on the darkest day.
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