Nothing To Prove, When A Life Is Smooth
Submitted to the Smooth Challenge
Living in a safe groove
Where there was nothing to prove
Reality, proceeded really smooth
Never was there a huge move
Thirteen years free education
Four more paid, earned protection
Met the one and fell in love
Innocent and white, like a dove
Giving blessing from the almighty above
Vows exchanged
Agreed to a home on the range
Raised children
Worth a million
They all went down the same path
Had a laugh
Dealing with the economic math
And the moral majority wrath
Construction never showed a detour
Except for news and far off wars
Which were ignored
Shown the door
Keeping up with the bills
Sitting quiet and still
Strong or meek
Same thing happens every week
A simple life
Husband and wife
Working together
Enjoying any weather
How did life end up so smooth
Getting lucky in a certain groove
Honesty my friend
Is the reason. for the defend
Until now
Preparing for the curtain closing bow
Thinking about it
A little bit
On the porch
Feeling the burning eternal torch
Asking, who do you know?
To be casted in this earthy show
As Jane or John Doe
Whose lawn always was mowed
Naturally the heart came to a complete stop
Report written by the local cop
With a tear in the eye
Saying, “I never said goodbye”
To the generous one who made delicious cookies
And delivered them to the rookies
A healthy batch
With no catch
Rest in peace
Who we now known as deceased
You will find your heavenly groove
And prove
You are the star, shining bright
A guarding knight
Not wanting a fight
With smooth intentions
And humble mentions
About the Creator
Marc OBrien
Barry University graduate Marc O'Brien has returned to Florida after a 17 year author residency in Las Vegas. He will continue using fiction as a way to distribute information. Books include "The Final Fence: Sophomores In The Saddle"
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