When the sun is shining high
At certain times of day
Red flowers outside my window
Glow bright in proud display
Rock moss wall in shadows
Backdrop to this scene
Geckos and chameleons
Blending brown and green
This simple scene familiar
Sipping coffee at my desk
Thinking about my many tasks
And how much time is left
Scrambling all about this life
Like geckos on the wall
Pinwheels spinning aimlessly
Careful now, don’t fall
What reason makes it worthwhile
To rise from bed each day
Other than life clinging to life
Is it simply nature’s way?
Ooh, Thursday today
That means an NFL game
Something to look forward to
Does that make my life too lame
I know, yes, but maybe I’ll cover my tracks
Do something productive this morning
Maybe that will get you off my ass
Off my ass and out of my face
You working stiffs gotta give me some grace
Oh wait, you say, kind of paranoid Bob
OK, but sometimes I do feel like a slob
But guess what folks, most of the time I’m cool
I do what I like, dance to my tune
And tune the TV how I want to see
Surf the web with infinite glee
Go to the beach and jump in the sea
Hop on my bike for a pedaling spree
This journey of life is in constant flux
And we’re all flying mostly blind
So many struggle for happiness
Let’s treat each other kind
OK, breaks over, my fellow geckos
Thank you for hearing my call
We’ve got a football game this afternoon
But for now, it’s back on the wall
Waipahu Bob 