A mega million jackpot

A mega million jackpot

I bought a lotto ticket

I didn’t choose my numbers

I let the computer pick it

I only bought 3 tickets

I’m sure that I won’t win

But why not take a chance

So, with this game I’m in

How will I spend this money

I’ve given it some thought

A summer place I’ll buy

I will not buy a yacht

I’ll give some to my family

Though there aren’t many

And perhaps to friends

I hardly do have any

I know I’ll give to charity

But I’ll be very sure

The money’s really going

To the people who are poor

My home is very nice

I doubt that I will move

My yard needs lots of work

And that I will improve

Though money can’t buy health

And that I know for sure

It really helps a lot

It’s better than being poor

By, Randee Saber 12/30/2017

Look, don't touch

Beautiful girls

In bikinis they walk

Along the runway

While the men gawk

In front of millions

These girls have no shame

Displaying themselves

On the road to fame

Miss America

They’re hoping to be

And they don’t mind

Dressing scantily

Bikinis are worn

No longer one piece

Showing more skin

Their chances increase

A scholarship pageant

That’s what they say

While 50 ladies

Are on display

Look, don’t touch

And never harass

Cause you’ll be told

You’re a snake in the grass

By, Randee Saber  12/30/2017

18 Years Since Y2K

It’s been 18 years

Since Y2K

They predicted computers

Would not be okay

By only programming

Two-digit numbers

They couldn’t prevent

This soon to be blunder

While the century was ending

On New Year’s Eve

As we sang Auld Lang Syne

Soon to get a reprieve

The computers still worked

Nothing drastic had occurred

Our lives have continued

Though for no one undeterred

By, Randee Saber  12/29/2017

Frozen Embryos

Because there are thousands

Of frozen embryos

It's a dilemma

They have nowhere to go

With too many eggs

The woman produced

They were fertilized

But all weren't induced

Those not used

Must be frozen

And no one knows

If the best were chosen

If they get destroyed

These tiny embryos

Is it like an abortion

Does no one oppose

Some get adopted

In another it will grow

But the egg it came from

Will the child want to know

By, Randee Saber 12/20/2017

Joy to the world

Joy to the world

In church we sing
The Lord has come
And blessings he'll bring

I don't always believe
There's joy all around
When people are suffering
Even in our hometown

When we see on TV
All the women who proclaim
That they were harassed
Though some achieved fame

When we see on TV
That our own President
Has caused so many
To become discontent

When we see on TV
All those people were shot
With an illegal gun
The shooter had bought

Those hurricanes
Caused many to despair
And relentless fires
Destroyed without a care

There's joy to be had

Though you're filled with grief

It's yours when you're ready

All it takes is belief

By, Randee Saber 12/17/2017

Left right left

Lean to the left
Lean to the right
Stand up, sit down
Fight, fight, fight

A little chant
We used to say
At footballs games
When our team played

But now the left
Will march and fight
Against the right
Both day and night

That only whites
In the USA
It's what is said
By the KKK

They hate the Jews
It's what they say
And nasty chants
They hurl their way

A DNA
They all should get
Completely white
Just few I'll bet

By, Randee Saber 10/22/2017

On one knee

You'll stand in church
When you pray
And on one knee
You dare not stay

For civil rights
It's what you say
While you earn
A lot of pay

Shame on you
Disgraceful men
Your actions truly
Do offend

Head injuries
With lasting effects
But you are among
The crazy male sex

By, Randee Saber 10/21/2017

Marijuana

It's known as pot
It's known as weed
And can be grown
From just a seed

Before it was legal
In more than one state
When caught with too much
Prison could be your fate

Like drinking and driving
When you're smoking weed
Your train of thought
It sure will impede

Some say it helps
Those who are sick
But those buying pot
They should carefully pick

By, Randee Saber 2/2/2014

Water Aerobics

I'll ride a bike
And cross country ski
All at one place
Is where you'll find me

I like jumping rope
On one foot or two
Go skipping around
But we're not through

Jumping jacks
And legs to swing
We do just about
Everything

Tuck in your abs
While standing tall
Having good posture
Is needed by all

My backache is gone
My tummy looks flatter
Although I snack
I'm not any fatter

At water aerobics
There's so much to do
And lots of fun
I've had with you

By, Randee Saber 7/11/06

Salt and Pepper

The recipe calls

For salt and pepper

Because they always

Go together

Salt is white

Pepper is black

Without this combo

Flavor it lacks

In every kitchen

You’ll always find

Salt and pepper

To use combined

On restaurant tables

You’ll always see

Salt and pepper

But use sparingly  

Black or white

It doesn’t matter

But don’t put pepper

In your cake batter

By, Randee Saber 8/16/2017

Canadian Rockies Tour - Gate 1 (2017)

We met in Calgary

And toured the city

With towering buildings

Where no place is gritty

At the hotel, Prince of Wales
People came to imbibe

The booze was legal

Without paying a bribe

On the Watertown Lake

The boat ride was great

And we learned that bald eagles

Choose only one mate

And thousands of berries

Bears have to ingest

Before they can get

A long winter’s rest

Crossing into Montana

For a full day of fun

In a red touring car

On a road to the sun

Big sky country

Living up to its name

A more beautiful place

Would be hard to proclaim

Perched high on a hill

The Banff Springs Hotel

It looks like a castle

And has stories to tell

Overlooking the mountains

The gondola ride

Spectacular views

Both in and outside

Through tunnels we drove

To Lake Louise

So safely the animals

Could cross when they please

Six melting glaciers

Formed Lake Louise

Don’t tip your canoe

Otherwise you’ll freeze

In the valley of glaciers

An endless chain

Along Glacier Parkway

It’s their domain

The lakes and rivers

And jagged mountains

Plus waterfalls flowing

Like gigantic fountains

Mountain goats and sheep

And a big black bear

They kept on eating

Ignoring our stares

A hike at Maligne Canyon

A boat ride at Maligne Lake

A stop on Spirit Island

More photos to take

  

Our final destination

An ice field to explore

A ride onto a glacier

Soon it will be no more

Canadian money

It doesn’t look real

And the rate of exchange

Has great appeal

And who can forget

The beautiful flowers

Adorning the cities
Arranging took hours

Our tour guide, Virginia

Was so full of knowledge

I thought I was taking

A course in college

And Bob, the bus driver

Carried our load

Cleaning our hands

Before hitting the road

Happy trails to you all

Though our journey did end

We had a great time

And we’ll all recommend

By, Randee Saber  8/1/2017

Will your marriage last

A high school sweetheart
A college romance
Will you stay together
There's a good chance

Will you drift apart
Did you marry too fast
Were you really in love
Will the marriage last

Will you cheat on your spouse
Will you want to flee
Though you have children
Do you want to be free

Will you seek adventure
Will you drift apart
Will you change your gender
For a new life to start

Will you weather the storm
When times are tough
Or will you just say
You've had enough

Will it be a marriage
That lasts many years
Or for a brief time
That soon ends in tears

By, Randee Saber  6/11/2017

Patriotic Songs

The Star spangled banner

A song that’s sung so many times

The words by now you know

But there are many other songs

So I’ve listed them below

America the beautiful

Oh beautiful for spacious skies

For amber waves of grain

For purple mountain majesty

Above the fruited plain

America, America, God shed his grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea

God bless America

God bless America, land that I love

Stand beside her and guide her

Through the night with a light from above

From the mountains, to the prairies

To the oceans white with foam

God bless America, my home sweet home

My country tis of thee

My country tis of thee

Sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing

Land where my fathers died

Land of the pilgrim’s pride

From every mountain side

Let freedom ring

This land is your land

This land is your land, this land is my land

From California to the New York island

From the Redwood Forest

To the gulf stream waters

This land was made for you and me

This is my country

This is my country, land of my birth

This is my country, grandest on earth

I pledge thee my allegiance

America the bold

For this is my country

To have and to hold

Proud to be an American

And I’m proud to be an American

Where at least I know I’m free

And I won’t forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me

And I gladly stand up, next to you

And defend her still today

Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land

God bless the USA

By, Randee Saber  2/18/2017

Some People

Some people are nice

Some people are mean

Some are dirty

Some are clean

Some people are short

Some people are tall

Some are big

Some are small

Some people are white

Some people are brown

Some always smile

Some always frown

Some live in the cold

Some live in the heat

Some live in a house

Some live on the street

Some people have money

Some people are poor

Some sleep in a bed

Some sleep on the floor

Some people will help

Some people will harm

Some lost a lost a leg

Some lost an arm

Some people are bald

Some people have hair

Some are generous

Some don’t share

Some have a child

Some have a brother

Some have a sister

Some have no mother

Some people are old

Some people are young

Some speak kindly

Some with a sharp tongue

Some only laugh

Some only cry

Some don’t care

Some always try

By, Randee Saber  5/28/06

Some friends aren't meant to be

Some friends aren't meant to be
You have to let them go
They always hurt your feelings
Respect they never show

A friend should not be told
Something confidential
Because you never know
They can become judgmental

A friend who is offensive
And won't apologize
You cannot reason with them
To reach a compromise

A dog can be your friend
They love to hear you talk
Waiting for those words
"How about a little walk"

Be your own best friend
Then no one can deceive
No one can betray you
And that you can believe

By, Randee Saber 7/2/2016

Volunteers

Volunteers are priceless

They’re needed everyday

Donating their time

Without asking for pay

Coaching kid’s sports

And scouting troops

Plus countless civic

And social groups

Because of their efforts

And money they raise

For churches, museums

Deserving our praise

There's so many places
That can use helpers
At food pantries
And animal shelters

With meals on wheels
Or as your tour guide
Great services
You would be denied

Those smiles they bring
To so many faces
With hospital visits
And classroom places

And volunteering

Will help fill their day

When they are retired

And don’t need the pay

They put out fires
These brave volunteers
Whenever they're needed
Without any fears

By, Randee Saber 1/7/2017