Comments on Life and Family with Poetry
by Bill McNulty
One smiling man walking down the street
On a slow pace looking to meet and greet.
The next with a long stride knowing where he has to be.
Another with his head in the clouds, what can he see?
And those with a cell phone with a call they must take.
Some walking with a limp with feet that must really ache.
And those studs that watch every woman that walks by.
We can’t forget the one that forget to zip up his fly.
by Bill McNulty
Every day, there are decisions that you must make.
Choice or no choice, there will be journeys to take.
Learning when to take a stand or when to compromise.
Learning when to stand up and speak, you will be wise.
Left or right turn, will you stay or will you go,
Right or wrong choice, how do you really know.
Lessons to learn and lessons you should really forget.
People you love and people you wish you never met
Schools to attend and the education decisions
Crossroads of life, always open to revisions.
by Bill McNulty
Sometimes there are no possible words to share
Sometimes your words disappear into thin air.
Sometimes you have to think before you speak.
You have to talk to yourself for the answers you seek.
You can close your eyes and picture a needed word.
Sometimes very real and often totally absurd.
When you talk to yourself, what do you say?
Do you talk to yourself when you pray?
Sometimes there are no words that come to mind.
Talk to yourself and see what answers you can find.
by Bill McNulty
Some laughs that you hear stand out in any crowd
Some laughs get your attention because they are loud.
Some soft laughs come with a wonderful smile.
There’s the portrait grin, no laugh, but so much style.
Laugh out loud and tension can just disappear.
In good times, let those belly laughs fill the air.
Some outrageous laughs so loud and easy to recognize
Some laugh at a bad joke that is always a big surprise.
Some laughs are just overly enthusiastic .
Some with a single laugh you know is sarcastic.
A laugh and a smile can upgrade anyone’s attitude.
But laughing at one’s misfortunes is totally rude.
by Bill McNulty
Should you have words from your mother that you want to send me, perhaps there is another verse to compose.
All those sayings that our mother used to repeat.
Often the same words for anyone she would meet.
You should only have children that turn out like you.
You heard me, do as I say and not as I do.
Because I’m the Mama, that’s why.
Clean up your room, it’s a pigsty
Turn off the TV and go to bed.
Didn’t you hear what I just said.
Watch your posture, stand up straight.
Eat all your veggies and clean your plate.
Make sure all your homework is done.
In the house, you walk, you don’t run.
Don’t you have something else to wear?
Cross Mama, you would never ever dare.
by Bill McNulty
In every era, there’s a desire to belong.
That feeling ever present and so strong.
Always wanting to strive and hit your mark.
For some with an emotional creative spark.
Never let tradition limit who you are meant to be.
Always let your voice sound strong and ring free.
The balance of blending in or standing out.
Isn’t that what living your life is all about?
Let your soul be part of who you are.
And the word you share will travel far.
Judging by race or gender is always wrong,
When all they want is the chance to belong.
And should you be a shade different.
Never let your passion for life relent.