Archive for May, 2026

The Dew of Your Devotions

May 15, 2026 

Bombs are not the answer
And kindness isn’t bad
Caring for your neighbor
Is not a silly fad

Don’t let people tell you it’s just a dirty scheme
You can make a rainbow out of dandelion dreams

No more Golden Idols
No more worshipping machines
It’s time to tend the garden
And cook some healthy greens

Don’t let people tell you it’s just a dirty scheme
You can make a rainbow out of dandelion dreams

Time keeps gurgling on
No matter what you do
Pick a destination
And paddle your canoe

Don’t let people tell you it’s just a dirty scheme
You can make a rainbow out of dandelion dreams

by Richard W. Bray

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Who’s Pulling Your Stings?

May 1, 2026 


They look like you
And they talk like you 
They went to your school

They've been prepped 
And they've been vetted
They have the right to rule

But year after year
They keep on messing up
Are your people simply stupid?
Are they hopelessly corrupt?

One thing you know for sure 
The other side is wrong
They don't share your values
They don't like your songs

But maybe it's a lie
Or maybe it's a show
Maybe you're a puppet
And you don't even know

Instead of pointing fingers
And calling people Kings
Do your own research
And see who pulls the strings

Until you work together
With with the ones you wanna hate
The puppeteers will laugh 
And manipulate
 
by Richard W. Bray

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