Imagination is a great part of every one of us. We set and day dream about things fantasying the way we see them occurring. In this book of poetry I have taken imagination, history and our everyday life experiences, mixing them and putting them into stories. This book "Truth Is" has come from those dreams. This not abstract poetry and a person reading will understand what message is being delivered in the numerous poems. I want the reader to enjoy and dream of things that happen to each one of us in our lives. In this book you will read stories of happiness and sadness. In the poem, "Willie Cane" the locations are real and the characters fictional. In "Making a Name" you will get parts of history and a fictitious but interesting outcome to a well known holiday in the City of Mobile. You will find sadness in "Karley and Me, and Two Sisters Together" along with humor in "Little Arnold Gets the Ball" "Someday" will give a life's perspective and "Angels Kiss" talks of love. There are many other stories, dreams and words of encouragement that I hope you will find enjoyable to read. The book contains stories in verse form about life, love and humor. I have tried to tell of things that I have heard about and some that have happened too me. Most of them are just, imagination, with lots of fantasy, history and fiction. I hope that you will find some of these works entertaining and some useful in your everyday life.

Truth Is

Life, Love & HumorBy Eddie J. Carr

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Copyright © 2011 Eddie J. Carr
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ISBN: 978-1-4567-9546-7

Contents

Someday..........................................1Truth Is.........................................3Dreams...........................................7Choices And Changes..............................9Life's Obstacles.................................11I'am Not There Yet...............................12Close Is As Far..................................15Sleep............................................16My Heart.........................................18Life's Power.....................................19Last Hope........................................20Scarecrow........................................22Willie Cane(The Beginning).......................25Willie Cane(Life)................................29Molly Bell.......................................32Janine...........................................35Making A Name....................................39Barely Eighteen..................................44Two Sisters Together.............................46It's Alright.....................................48Karlee & Me......................................51The Lady Dressed In Blue.........................54Want.............................................56"It".............................................58Walls............................................60Aged Thoughts....................................62Round And Around.................................64Values Of A Ride.................................67"We Are The Mighty Trojans"......................70Yesterday........................................71Typical Me.......................................72Tomorrow Never Comes.............................73What Type Day Can This Be?.......................74Sentimental......................................75Just Words.......................................76Kiss Goodnight...................................78The Best.........................................80Angel's Kiss.....................................82God Don't Like Ugly..............................84Rock Salt........................................86Johnny's Lie.....................................88"Who Put The Yahoo In Beer?".....................91Duck Hunt........................................93Ode Too George...................................95Little Arnold Got The Ball.......................98A Country Boy....................................100So You Walk......................................101A Kingdom Past The Universe......................102He Was Free......................................103A Message In The News............................104Telephone To God.................................106Foot Of The Cross................................108About The Author.................................110

Chapter One

      SOMEDAY


    Life, to us, is a passion
    It is always hurry up and wait.
    No matter how hard we rush,
    We usually show up late.
    The things that we plan to do
    Just seem to slip away
    Because we simply put them off
    Saying we'll do it someday.

    In growing up we wondered
    How our life would be.
    We made plans to see the world
    And keep our life so free.
    But all we do is work hard
    To earn a decent pay
    We simply put things off
    To this time that we call "someday."

    As the years we live roll on
    And we think about the past.
    It's realized what we didn't do
    Because our life went by so fast.
    If it comes to thing we want to do
    We should remember not to say
    That we have something else to do
    Or maybe, I'll do it, someday.

    These words that I write to you
    They want start your life again.
    They want change or make a difference
    On how things could have been.

    You see, someday is like tomorrow,
    Neither will ever come your way.
    Do the things you've always wanted
    And live life day to day.


      TRUTH IS

    We all have these problems that come up in our life
    They cause us to get down and feel nothing but strife.
    My life was at this point and things were closing in,
    I felt I was a burden with nobody to call a friend
    I got out of my bed one morning, stressed and alone
    What good had I done in life, was I all that strong?
    So I loaded up my boat with some bait and poles
    Then launched it in the river to go look for a fishing hole.
    My mind wasn't on fishing or relaxing on that day,
    But on trying to ease my pain and find a better way.
    I pulled off of the river to a place called Atkins Creek
    A place no one ever went, quite serene and meek.

    Cedars line the banks of Atkins, barely thirty feet wide.
    It was rarely use by many and a real good place to hide.
    I moved with the current, a breeze pushed the boat along
    The creek was very deep and my thoughts were so wrong.
    I rounded the bend of the creek and seen him sitting there
    A pole in his hand, singing without much of a care.
    He looked at me with a big grin and motioned me too him
    He asked me of my fishing to which I told him was slim
    He said "well try it here, you may just catch a few
    I think they'll bite right here if you have nothing else to do.
    His face was red with deep wrinkles and his eyes were sky blue.
    He wore overalls, faded blue shirt and straw hat with the word "True."

    The wooden boat he was in looked to have been built by hand
    Its paint was cracked and faded, half white and half tan.
    The name "Truth Is" was on the boat that had seen better days
    But he seemed happy with it, guess that's what really pays.
    Well I pulled up near him and tied off on a limb,

    He just looked at me smiling and said son my name is Clem.
    Before I could respond he said," saw you coming round that bend."
    Could tell you have things on your mind; felt you could use a friend.
    Truth Is, it's none of my business but I feel a need to let you know
    These troubles that you are facing, they will come and go.
    Truth Is, all these things you are hoping for and all that you wish
    Is nothing more than words and you'd do better just to fish?

    As I sat and listened I noticed the fish began to bite.
    I wasn't sure of what he knew but so far his words were right.
    He said "life is tough on us all but our problems are the same
    Truth Is, son if you prepare yourself they'll run off like the rain.
    Money he said is a big problem some got plenty and others less
    If you have none you have the most but those with plenty have a mess.
    Truth Is, son it doesn't matter how much money that you've got
    Cause if you use and spend it right, you want really need a lot.
    Relationships, now they are rough and will come and go
    But when your feelings run deep, sometimes this ain't really so.
    Truth Is, you will find someone that will set your heart aglow
    Just hold on tight and fight for her, if it's meant to be you'll know.

    There may be a time that comes when you've done all you can
    Step back and just look at things and try to understand
    If you feel that there will be no change and all hope is gone,
    You may find it easier just letting go and simply moving on.
    The causes of stress in life are these things I have mentioned
    Money and relationships do cause us sadness and tension
    Truth Is, if you work on them and put other things on a shelf
    You'll realize that most things you probably brought upon yourself.
    Clem looked at me and said "son this earth ain't a bad place,"
    But it will pass on by you if you don't get in the race.
    God promised he'd take care of us, as he does the sparrow
    He will give you these things you ask, try not to be so narrow.

    I sat there and listened to him and realized my bait was gone.
    I pondered how he knew my thoughts and if it really shown.
    He said, Truth Is, in our talk you caught a mess of fish
    Just one thing left to say my friend, "Don't plan life on a wish."

    I thanked Clem for his talk and started out of the creek
    His words told me a lot about which direction I should seek.
    As I eased around the bend, feeling better about going home
    I turned around to wave goodbye but Clem was already gone.
    I went down the river thinking of all that Clem had said
    About the way we hide behind things and never look ahead.
    We are stuck where we are because of fears we have inside
    So we let it cost us happiness because we hide behind our pride.

    My neighbor Charlie helped tie me up as I reached the pier
    He admired my catch of fish, the best he had seen this year.
    I told him I'd went to Atkins Creek with a heavy heart
    Then I told him about Clem and how he pointed me to a start.
    Charlie looked at me as if I had kicked him in the head,
    He asked if I was sure so I repeated what I said.
    That man you say you spoke too, that creek was named for him
    But there is more you need to know about this man named Clem
    He married a gal named Audrey who was younger than him
    But once they got together, there was no separating them.
    Their life was perfect even though they didn't have a lot
    And if you needed help they would be there on the spot.

    Everyday Clem would thank God for sending Audrey as his mate
    And you could be sure if he died, he'd wait for her at the gate.
    Truth Is, was always the way old Clem would start to talk
    And he always looked at life as a way to take God's walk
    If Clem spoke with you today there surely was a reason
    He saw that you were desperate and planned to end the season.
    It was Clem's way of helping you get through this rough time
    To move forward with your life and get things back in line.
    See he was real good at helping folks on how to work things out
    If you ever felt yourself down Clem could help turn things about.
    Well Audrey has moved now but she loved Clem the most
    See Clem died three years ago my friend, you were talking to his ghost.

    I now think back of that day when Clem helped me turn around.
    And see my life as it should be, my feet back on the ground.
    Clem waited throughout his life for Audrey to come along
    And when she did he felt so blessed and glad to have a home.
    He knew that I would be alright, though nothing is etched in stone.
    And it's better to be happy with somebody than to be alone.
    Every once in a while I make the trip back to Atkins Creek
    And cruise up and down its banks hoping that Clem I'll meet.
    I am sure he is real busy, helping others as he waits
    For his love Audrey too come home as he waits there at the gate.
    No matter now I'll think things through and when my life has ended
    I'll sit by Clem there at the gate because I know what God intended.


      DREAMS

    The alarm clock sounds and you sit up
    You ponder the night and your dream
    Not remembering exactly what happened
    And unsure of what it might mean.

    Your day should be like any other
    As your feet hit the cool floor
    You are ready for work and the day
    As you reach and open the door.

    A man in a suit stands there
    And he says "good morning to you."
    He hands you a brown envelope
    Then quickly bid's you "adieu."

    The letter that you have received
    From an uncle that passed away from poor health
    Of all his heirs he had picked you
    To leave his millions in wealth.

    Your days are now changed forever
    As God has reached down from above
    And given you the things that you wanted
    Even your heart, the one you love

    You remember the dream that you had
    Realizing that dreams are hopes that come true
    But hopes are nothing but wishes
    Which is something that we all do.

    Now with your wealth and the one that you love
    Life is as easy as your dream
    But you must never ever forget
    Things are not as they seem.

    The alarm clock sounds and you sit up,
    Rubbing the sleep from your eyes
    You place your feet on the cool floor
    In dreaming, your life passed you bye.


      Choices and Changes

    I've herd it said that we all seek a destination in life
    And that our mind will design a map to get us there.
    This may be true in some of our lives but not in all
    Because sometimes it is like we really don't care.
    We can sit and think of what we may have done in life
    Where we may be headed or where we have been.
    We can second guess ourselves on our life choices
    And if we will or will not be pardon from our sin
    But in all we have been given that one grace by God
    And that is the right to choose what in life we do
    He gave that to us so that we can make decisions
    Which every one of us use as it is our right too.

    In our lives things happen that make us aware
    We feel that changes are needed in parts of our life
    But we hesitate because we are not sure of the change
    And we don't know if it will bring us strife.
    Our heart tells us that everything will work out
    Yet we fear that it want work as we hope it will
    So we turn away and try to forget the change
    And in doing this we bring our life to a stand still.
    If we take that chance and make our choice
    Would it not be better than never trying at all?
    Can it be that bad to give our self the opportunity?
    And as the saying is "Let the chips fall".

    If happiness is what we seek, why not give it a try?
    If we have feelings for someone we care for very much
    Shouldn't we share those feelings and see what happens
    Or deny the choice we want and use excuses as a crutch?
    Is it wrong to change your life's direction if needed?

    Or live as you are and remain unchanged and sad?
    If the "grass really is greener on the other side,"
    It would seem that being there wouldn't be that bad.
    As with everything in life changes are hard too make
    And we become accustom to the way things are going
    We deny what our heart feels and choose to be safe
    And let happiness pass by without ever really knowing.

    If the past is what we are more concerned about
    Then maybe it is better that there is nothing to do
    Is it that we are so independent that we need no change?
    Or can we let go of our emotions and try something new?
    The questions that we ask our self can not help us choose
    They can confuse and cause us stress in everything we do.
    We can't overcome our fears that often come with change
    But once that change takes place we will start things new.
    The choices and changes that we make in life
    Might stay with us forever or just for a season.
    We all have a destination that may be laid out
    Because God lets all things happen for a reason.


      Life's Obstacles

    Obstacles are a big part of our life
    They pop up at one time or the other.
    It is these times we look for help,
    Because we depend on each another.
    At times when things seem there worse
    We usually have someone around
    To help us try and sort things out
    And find out where we are bound.

    See if I fall and you have fallen,
    Would it hurt us just a little?
    To help each other up
    And move on with a giggle.
    It is not the fall that has hurt us
    Nor the pain that we've gone through,
    It's just knowing that we will survive
    And that we both know what to do.

    If you could swim the river,
    But I could only swim a little
    Would you not help me across?
    By meeting me in the middle.
    If you could just walk a mile
    And I could run a race
    Would it matter who finished first?
    If we finish in the same place.

    In life God has given all of us
    The power of right to choose.
    Sometimes that choice works for us
    Yet sometimes we just could lose.
    So when you find your way is blocked
    And don't know what to do,
    Sit with a friend and sometimes you'll find
    That the obstacle came from you.

(Continues...)

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