Comments on Life and Family with Poetry
by Bill McNulty
My hope, the life we lead would make our Dad proud
Deeds we do, verses we write stand out in the crowd
Consider the name we take and the names we give
Our daily actions are a reflection of the life we live
Life teaches a good name only takes you so far
Life also says step up and show who you are
Sometimes wondering what in our history we find
Wondering what in our name will be left behind
Done in your name can bring you fame or shame
Dad’s words with me, Keep your head in the game
by Bill McNulty
That movie matinee was a dollar a show
You kissed in the balcony with your beau
Pickup games playing in the nearby park
Cub Bleacher seats at Addison and Clark
Walking to school, always uphill both ways
Family gatherings plenty in those yesterdays
Cruises with family under the Caribbean sun
Playing ball and knocking in the winning run
For sure, those gas prices both now and then
Undoubtedly, you will always remember when
by Bill McNulty
Why do some people only listen to a given voice?
Never understanding that there is more than one choice.
The mind is made up with no chance of a change.
They never hear a word you say and label you strange.
They never let the truth and facts get in the way.
They follow the leader they are sworn to obey.
A loud voice doesn’t mean that they are right.
Only that ignorance has reached a new height.
Words with an unholy purpose that is meant to deceive.
Hearing only the news that supports what they believe.
The signs are waved, and banners are unfurled.
This seems to be the headlines of this new world.
Can’t there be a voice of reason to explore both sides?
There will always be issues of value, but who decides?
by Bill McNulty
There are days a single line my teachers said
With wisdom that still resonates in my head
Part of a lesson from one day in high school
Who knew it would still be a valuable tool.
Maybe a math challenge helping me to succeed
A plot tease message from a book for me to read.
Music lessons instilled a love to sing still in my voice
A civics teacher with the steps to make a good choice.
by Bill McNulty
You look in the mirror and what do you see.
On a good day, a reflection that is worry free
It’s always nice to look and see a happy smile
It’s always nice to admire a handsome profile.
And yes, your hair is thinner and much more grey
Always looking forward to the wonder of this day.
The mirror can show thinking about what to say
Others worried about the emotions they portray
You see your smiling wife standing behind you.
Your bare tush and she is still enjoying the view
Let your moody frown disappear without a trace
Now you can greet the morning with a happy face
by Bill McNulty
On April 18, Cook Library hosts a morning of local authors with the chance to meet and buy their books and I will be there. All of the books that I have are available for a donation. Funds at Congregation Or Shalom benefit from books sales and Alzheimer’s Research is another one that benefits from our book sales. You can just come and visit or donate for any of our books. Where you ask??? The Cook Library branch in Vernon Hills on Aspen Drive.