I am a step-father, as well as having my own biological units to claim. My father left when I was young. My step daughter had a similar experience, as do millions of children. I tried to sum up those feelings for all of us.
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My Father MSK 2018
Posted: June 11, 2024 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry PODTags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter
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What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?
I really like a hot shower!
Move the Spiral Forward MSK 2016
Posted: June 4, 2024 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry PODTags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter
As a younger person I compared the ideas of being stuck in a loop or spinning in a spiral. We see repeated patterns as we age. Thoughts of giving up are dangerous if you think nothing changes and you aren’t getting anywhere. But we are always moving, and the more we steer ourselves, the more effect it has on where we end up. Each turn of the spiral is another chance.
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I was riding my bicycle
Posted: May 28, 2024 in Holiday, My TunesTags: #bikefriendlycities, #bikepaths, #biking, #Cincinnati, #cincyparks, #community, #CROWN, #Healthcare, #Martial Arts, #memorial day, #michaelskennedy, #midimike.com, #mistakes, #observation, #outdoors, #personal, #photo, #photographer, #photography, #picture, #safety, parks
Really fast trying to get up a hill and then all of a sudden I wasn’t! I am 70 years old but I still try to get out and ride my bike as often as I can. Fortunately around my town they have a lot of paths that are off-road so I don’t have to compete with traffic. Unfortunately, as I was completing my bike ride, I drove through a local university campus. For some reason they had a couple of large cones or pylons and rope between them blocking off a crosswalk. It was too late for me to see the rope and I barely had time to hit my brakes.
I spent most of Sunday at the emergency room shortly thereafter. After a bunch of x-rays and CT scans no real damage but I’m not going to be moving my shoulder anytime soon.
I guess they never heard of caution tape!
Yes, for those interested in safety, I was wearing my helmet and safety gear. I think it could have been a lot worse had I not had years of martial arts training. They teach you how to hit the ground and how to roll without getting hurt. It could have been a lot worse for a 70-year-old man!
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Mona Lisa’s Smile MSK 2017
Posted: May 28, 2024 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry PODTags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter
Frankly I forgot about this one. I like the chorus. There are some good phrases and concepts here. I understand why it never became a song. Maybe I will get it back out and use some of it for a song in the next decade or so.
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Miss Fire MSK 2020
Posted: May 21, 2024 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry PODTags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter
A lyrical mirage in a number of ways. As I get older, my dependence on force of habit to get me thought most actions and projects is starting to show its weakness. Simple routines are no interrupted by a ‘memory misdirect’. I am thinking about picking up my tea cup, but instead I pick up the jar of honey next to it. I started calling these events ‘miss-fires’. They are harmless now, but I imagine it could wind up serious one day.
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Have you ever broken a bone?
None that I am willing to admit to, and you can’t prove it……
Are you a leader or a follower?
If there is no leader, I will lead.
If there is a good plan I can be a follower.
Me, Myself and I MSK 2021
Posted: May 7, 2024 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry PODTags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #podcasts, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #songwriter
Just another day bouncing ideas inside the mind of a person with split personality disorder. Progress by committee.
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Lost Love MSK 2004
Posted: April 16, 2024 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry PODTags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter
While not written from personal experience, the tragic loss and seemingly endless rush of memories becomes contagious. Unfortunately, we feel the duty to carry the burden of pain. We collect our own sadness and take it with us wherever we go. Sometimes, it is more painful to let go.
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