A FOOL AND HIS MONEY

  

On my face I can feel the wind

It’s letting me know where I’ve been –

My eyes are fixed on what lies before me

A reality that only I can see . . .

Then a leaf starts blowing in the wind,

And I stop and think of an old friend –

A lifetime spent chasing endless dreams

Living in a world filled with schemes,

Human nature I try to understand

While dealing with the foolishness of man!

So, I just sit here and laugh out loud –

Swindled out of money – aren’t you proud?

“A fool and his money will soon part

Because of the evil that’s in his heart!”

 

Thomas Theophilus© July 7, 2026

HOTDOGS AND BEER

 

If I could massage my brain

Then maybe I’d ease this pain

Or is it just an emotional thing

Like sitting in drenching rain!

But all in all, there is still hope –

It’s like fishing without a boat

Or when someone gets your goat

Now hang that on your rope!

Fourth of July is a special day

Hotdogs and Beer, O yay, O yay!

While we waste our time away,

But for this nation we can pray!

If I could massage my brain

Then maybe I’d not go insane!

 

Thomas Theophilus© July 4, 2026

AN S.O.B.

 

Mother nature and Father time conceived

What they produced you won’t believe!

Yes! They had to admit it was a S.O.B,

And this picture I’ll paint for you to see!

All the mountains cried out with joy –

It was not a girl, but a handsome boy!

The winds danced along the streams . . .

The clouds at night had pretty dreams –

All the stars came out at night . . .

And the sun by day gave them light!

Mother nature and Father time conceived

A beautiful task that most can’t achieve –

This fulfilled a lifetime of longing . . .

A son that had a (Sense of Belonging!)

 

Thomas Theophilus© June 29, 2026

TO QAVAH

 

By a single thread we hang,

But when we come together,

We create an unbreakable bond!

When we “wait” upon the Lord

We intertwine our lives with His!

Actively waiting, we devote an

Eager expectation that requires

Faith and endurance of oneself!

“Those who “Qavah” the Lord shall

Renew their strength; they shall

Mount up with wings like eagles!”

Qavah for the lord; be strong, and

Let your heart take courage; yes,

Qavah for the Lord always!

Don’t sit passively – stretch out

Your soul; lean on the promises of

God, and trust in His deliverance!

 

Thomas Theophilus© June 28, 2026

A PIERCING THOUGHT

 

I held a rose in my hand

The velvet touch had no demand –

A throne pierced my skin

Like a love that knows no end!

Tears begin to fill my eyes

And I know my soul needs to cry!

Regrets seen to sneak in

Like petals blowing in the wind-

Answers I need to find . . .

But yesterday was lost in time!

O such beauty my eyes behold,

And tomorrow – I don’t know!

But today I held a perfect rose

Lacking words I can’t compose!

 

Thomas Theophilus© June 27, 2026

I USED TO KNOW

 

In the shadows of dawn . . .

At the keyboard all alone –

Thoughts racing in my mind

I have nothing but time!

O the words I try to form –

It seems my spirit is torn . . .

Thoughts from long ago

Of a love I used to know!

It’s funny the paths we take

My mind is barely awake –

Thinking of a dream I had,

And remembering I was sad!

In the shadows of dawn . . .

You won’t leave me alone!

 

Thomas Theophilus© June 25, 2026

A PRIDEFUL HEART

 

In the shadows

Where darkness will hide

Or in a proud heart

Where arrogance can reside!

Mere temperament you say,

It’s just being a man!

(But pride goeth before the fall)

Meekness we must understand!

“I’ll get mine!”

Whatever the cost –

It’s the ego we must feed

Money makes us the boss!

Darkness hides in a soul,

And it’s God they never know!

 

Thomas Theophilus© June 23, 2026